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Warehouses are an integral link in the modern supply chain, ensuring that the correct product is delivered in the right quantity, in good condition, at the required time, and at minimal cost: in effect, the perfect order. The effective management of warehouses is vital in minimizing costs and ensuring the efficient operation of any supply chain. Warehouse Management is a complete guide to best practice in warehouse operations. Covering everything from the latest technological advances to current environmental issues, this book provides an indispensable companion to the modern warehouse. Supported by case studies, the text considers many aspects of warehouse management, including: cost reduction productivity people management warehouse operations With helpful tools, hints and up-to-date information, Warehouse Management provides an invaluable resource for anyone looking to reduce costs and boost productivity.

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An excellent discussion of warehouse operations, covering virtually all aspects of managing a warehouse from the high level strategic view down to floor level processes. - Kate Vitasek , author of The Vested Outsourcing Manual

An excellent discussion of warehouse operations, covering virtually all aspects of managing a warehouse from the high level strategic view down to floor level processes. - Kate Vitasek , author of The Vested Outsourcing Manual<br><br> From Amazon reviewers: <br><br> The fundamentals are well covered, clearly written by someone expert in the field and not biased to any particulate discipline or approach. All in all an ideal book for undergraduates or those new to working in the logistics, supply chain, freight or maritime management that need to understand the fundamentals of warehouse management. - Dr. Marc Bowles<br><br>. ..a thought provoking book and should be welcomed by any warehouse keeper wanting to improve and develop their business. ...a valuable contribution to warehousing, offering as the banner on the cover states practical guidance to improved efficiency whilst minimizing costs. -Elisabeth Denby, UK Warehouse Association <br><br>. ..[T]akes the reader from beginning to end in discussing information necessary to understand the maintenance and management of a warehouse. ...This book is recommended for anyone who is a Project Manager in the transportation industry and anyone who wants to become a manager in a warehouse or other large storage area. -Poppy J.

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Gwynne Richards has over twenty years experience in warehouse management and logistics. As well as providing a number of courses on warehouse management for practitioners he is also a visiting lecturer at the University of Warwick and the University of Aston.

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