How can you lead warehouse transformation while cutting cost and complexity?
As automation, AI and data-led processes redefine logistics, Warehouse Management by Gwynne Richards is the definitive guide for senior operations leaders looking to modernize warehouse strategy and deliver long-term value.
Fully updated for its fifth edition, this bestselling book equips warehouse managers, logistics directors and distribution leads to respond to complex challenges with confidence, from rising cost pressures and ESG goals to new technologies reshaping operations.
Whether you're redesigning processes, deploying robotics or aligning teams around lean strategy, you'll learn how to:
- Improve cost-efficiency and throughput across warehouse functions
- Select and implement automation, AI and robotics tools
- Build environmentally responsible and future-ready operations
- Apply proven frameworks to increase resilience and responsiveness
Includes real-world examples from leading organizations, plus online videos and slides for deeper learning.
Deliver measurable results with the trusted guide for modern warehouse strategy.
Themes: warehouse strategy, logistics operations, automation, AI in supply chain, sustainable warehousing, cost optimization
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Warehouse Management
The Definitive Guide to Improving Efficiency and Minimizing Costs in the Modern Warehouse
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eBook - ePub
Warehouse Management
The Definitive Guide to Improving Efficiency and Minimizing Costs in the Modern Warehouse
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Table of contents
- Online resources
- Acknowledgements
- Introduction
- 01 The role of the warehouse
- 02 The role of the warehouse manager
- 03 Warehouse processes: Receiving and put-away
- 04 Warehouse processes: Pick preparation
- 05 Order picking
- 06 Warehouse processes from replenishment to despatch and beyond
- 07 Information technology in the warehouse
- 08 Warehouse layout
- 09 Storage and handling equipment
- 10 Automation and robotics
- 11 Resourcing a warehouse
- 12 Warehouse costs
- 13 Performance measurement and management
- 14 Health and safety
- 15 The warehouse and the environment
- 16 Outsourcing
- 17 The warehouse of the future
- Appendix 1 Global warehouse costs
- Appendix 2 Warehouse audit checklists
- Bibliography
- Websites of companies that have contributed to this book and other useful websites
- Glossary
- Index
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