made up of vertical posts and shelves which can be mounted or screwed into the construction

consist of vertical posts on arms jutting out laterally

the loading units are stored on slightly inclined roller lanes and are fed in at the higher end of the lane and taken out at the lower end

The goods are moved within the storage area during their storage time

The packages or loading units are stored in large blocks on the floor

Combine pallet shelving and block storage and are used for storing palletized goods

convey the goods on engine-driven chains located on the side

vertical posts and shelves which can be mounted or screwed into the construction

are comprised of a circulating conveyor belt made of rubber, synthetic, or India rubber

convey goods automatically throughout the entire interior area of the warehouse

describe a way of dealing with perishable products, or with a specified expiry date

The packages or loading units are stored in large blocks on the floor

Standard costing

FIFO 

Average costing

LIFO

supply chain software packages can focus on specific supply chain processes such as customer relationship managemen

supply chain software packages can focus on specific functional activities such as transportation and warehousing

many supply chain software packages are developed for specific, rather than general applications

It allows errors to be detected easily

It allows the use of manufacturers’ codes

It can easily be extended

It is only based on letters and not symbols

Ensuring realistic Bills of Materials throughout the supply chain

The stabilisation of lead times throughout the supply chain

Increased accuracy of stock levels throughout the supply chain 

Timely communication of sales figures throughout the supply chain

Arrange transportation of goods, manage documentation, and arrange customs clearance

Negotiate the purchase contract, provide transport, and make payment for goods 

Negotiate import duty payments, arrange agent’s commission, and deliver products

Arrange shipment, manage customs clearance, and make payment for goods

Fork lift Trucks

Gravity Conveyor 

Warehouse Trolley

Picking Robot