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Heading:WAREHOUSE. INVENTORY MANAGEMENT

Optimal choice of location for the federal distribution Centre

The article provides a solution to the problem of finding the optimal location of a distribution center focused on processing FMCG flows from China. The search for a rational location for a distribution center was carried out using the method of minimizing transport and storage costs for various entry points of cargo flows into the territory of the Russian Federation through seaports and railway terminals.

Improvement of the inventory management system through the introduction of dynamic inventory rationing

Annotation. The article considers the practical application of the method of dynamic inventory rationing at a manufacturing enterprise. The current approach to inventory management and rationing in the company is considered, shortcomings are identified, such as the lack of a scientific approach, the lack of consideration of different priorities of orders, and others. Measures have been formed to implement a dynamic rationing policy on the example of the most popular product.

Warehouse automation drivers

Annotation. The article clarifies the understanding of the term «automated warehouse», considers the factors / drivers leading to the automation of warehouse systems.

First Logistik: we are ahead of the market growth dynamics by 15%

Interview with Alexander Lagunov, Executive Director of First Logistik

We do it in Russia: COMITAS conveyors will replace «foreigners»

Smart order assembly automation: optimal for the warehouse, convenient for the customer

Safety stock management in conditions of shortage of components

Annotation. The article raises the problem of stocks management at industrial enterprises in conditions of shortage of complex components. Approaches to evaluation the level of the safety stock have been finalized and formalized, taking into account the level of service and based on the Fetter formula.

Key words. Safety stock, stock management, shortage, gradual replenishment, supply disruptions, level of service.

Advantages and disadvantages of warehouse robotics

Annotation. The article is devoted to the main differences between automation and robotization, examples of the use of warehouse robots are given, their advantages and disadvantages are analyzed, an action plan is developed to prepare for warehouse robotization, the calculated characteristics of sorting by robots, conveyor and manual method are given.

Key words. Logistics service, robotization, automation, inventory, warehouse management system.

About approaches to the implementation of a warehouse management system

Annotation. An algorithm for the implementation of Warehouse Management System in a warehouse, which is serving production is proposed on behalf of a consulting company. The algorithm is based on the experience of implementing such systems using international project management standards.

Five «RIGHT» for choosing a solution supplier to the warehouse