What is included in warehouse handling?
Warehouse handling includes operations from the receipt of goods to their direct placement in the warehouse. To be more precise, it includes:• loading and unloading of products in the warehouse complex;
• assortment tracking (marking, stickering of goods);
• sorting and disposal of marriage;
• acquisition of goods (by the piece, by pallets and boxes, repacking of bulk);
• certification confirming the quality of products;
• safe storage of cargo in a warehouse or in an open area.
There are several types of cargo handling. Let's consider each of them in more detail.
Mechanical technologies
Machining methods allow you to automate some work cycles for the input flow of goods. For this purpose, conveyors, cranes, conveyors and carousels are used.However, this technology must be used with caution. The more processes are mechanized in the warehouse complex, the less opportunities remain for the modernization of terminal cargo handling as a whole. The technique is relevant only with regular rotation of goods.
Manual warehouse handling
Manual processing operations include:• unloading of goods at the warehouse terminal;
• moving goods to the processing area;
• checking incoming deliveries;
• stacking products;
• order picking;
• packaging of goods in a separate container.
In manual mode, stickers and labeling of products are usually carried out. These processes require special care. You can automate them only when working with large batches of the same type of goods.
Combining Methods
Typically, cargo handling involves a combination of mechanical and manual technologies. This takes into account the time spent on each work cycle, and on the basis of this, the total logistics costs are determined.Are you in need of professional warehousing services for goods handling? Please contact Kronex Company. We will provide you with high quality service and absolute safety of the goods.
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