18 suggestions on improving the efficiency of warehouse management

In the process of warehouse management, "operation efficiency" is an important index to evaluate the level of warehouse management. Warehouse management that ignores operational efficiency may not have "management" at all.

? The warehouse is said to be well managed, but it is actually difficult to manage.

? How to make the warehouse run scientifically,

? The improvement method includes the following aspects:

? Warehouse operation

1 to better deploy SKUs.

Frequently check the speed (frequency) of SKU entry and exit, and reposition SKU according to the speed (frequency).

Ensure that frequently accessed SKUs are placed in a convenient and ergonomic location (waist height, end of aisle).

Store frequently selected SKUs as a suite. ?

2. Strengthen the efficiency of man-machine combination.

Calculate the labor cost and find out the best cost structure in operation. Do you often put more items in the picking system? Investment in automatic warehousing system can reduce the number of people you need in picking operations, so that employees can be reassigned to other places.

3. Pick up the goods in batches (if conditions permit)

Batch picking allows the picker to visit the SKU factory once and complete multiple orders or a batch of orders at the same time. This picking strategy reduces the travel time and times to reach the same picking position, thus improving the picking productivity.

4, standardize the line

Create a clear path through sequence selection and shorten the walking time.

Sequential picking does not require pickers to cross or visit the same storage location many times to complete the order.

Reducing this repetitive work can improve productivity and eliminate unnecessary walking.

5. Complete replenishment.

Replenishment mainly depends on whether the commodity inventory in the picking area meets the demand, so when to replenish depends on the inventory in the picking area, so as to avoid replenishment in the picking area when there is insufficient goods, which will affect the whole picking operation.

Generally, there are three ways: batch replenishment, regular replenishment or random replenishment.

? stock control

1, grouped inventory

Group the inventory according to the frequency or scale of SKU delivery, and match the correct storage method for SKU.

If there are some big items that need to be moved quickly, those shelves may belong to the pre-picking area.

Small and medium-sized goods may belong to automatic storage areas.

Step 2 prevent shortages

Set minimum safety stock, prevent out of stock, and automatically report or purchase goods. If the minimum reorder quantity is set, you can track the inventory level regularly and automatically receive the required new goods when needed.

4. System management

Develop a clear and documented process for receiving and sending new products to avoid confusion and warehouse explosion caused by unplanned and sudden large-scale return accumulation.

? housekeeping

1, commodity information

Rearrange the shelves, reduce the space between each shelf, and put similar products on the same shelf, thus creating more storage space.

2, standardize the process

Check the facility process to make sure that it flows in one direction, from receipt to inventory, from picking goods to delivery-if you don't want employees to travel back and forth from one area to another, standardize it once you find the right process.

3. Lean management

(1) Keep only essential things to reduce the backlog.

② Design enough passage space for your facility, so that the carrying tools can move easily and find the "just right" spacing, which is effective but not wasteful.

③ Eliminate all unsafe factors that affect channels, so that employees can easily enter SKU and ensure safety.

④ Keep all working spaces clean and free of sundries to prevent inventory damage and potential loss of goods.

? safety management

1, visual recognition

Correct signs and labels can keep your warehouse in order. In order to guide people and keep them in order, please make sure your signs are clear and easy to understand; In addition, please consider publishing a floor map to provide instructions for tourists to avoid accidents.

2. Bundle SKUs

Store SKUs that often pick goods together in the same location to reduce the trip and picking time of pickers and improve the picking efficiency of employees.

3. Staff training?

Provide appropriate training for all employees, and be trained or demonstrated by professional, skilled or certified personnel to help employees correct their work attitude and standardize their work, so as to prevent personal injury caused by safety violations.

System tools

1, paperless

Paper lists are easy to make mistakes and lose. It is more convenient and efficient to realize real-time query and export of various information reports through system management.

2. Bar code management?

Using barcode, the scanner can quickly and accurately identify/prompt. In the process of picking up the goods, the goods are confirmed by simple scanning to ensure the accuracy of the order. Efficient!

3. Label management

Integrating label printers into bags and label parts can improve the accuracy of inventory and orders. Parts can be marked with part number, batch number, serial number and batch number-all numbers. Consider packaging and labeling parts to track inventory throughout the life cycle and make returns easier.

In order to improve the operation efficiency of warehouses, it is necessary to analyze the reasons in combination with the actual situation of their respective warehouses. Improving employees' business operation skills and optimizing operation processes can improve the efficiency of warehouse operation to a certain extent.