Warehouse operations are critical for any company. The efficiency of warehouse operations brings in low costs and happy customers. Warehouse Solutions in India therefore leave no stone unturned to improve their level of performance. By focussing on the right means of practices, warehouse and logistics in India can bring out the best in their operations.
Here are 5 ways on how to improve your warehouse performance:
- Organize according to priority
A well-organised warehouse is a key to smooth functioning. The organisation ensures that everything is arranged in a right manner and hence the workforce does not waste any time searching for what they need. The famous 5S method of arrangement i.e Sort; Set in order; Shine; Standardize; and Sustain will help keep clutter away, reduce errors and improve safety in entire operations of a warehouse.
- Improve warehouse layout:
Warehouses need to be optimised for best used. Try and utilise vertical spaces rather than expanding across the footprint of your warehouse. Make use of taller storage options. Add shelves that are right to store specific goods. Make use of one-way traffic in aisles to minimise a collision.
- Educate and empower the workforce:
Make sure that your staff is well trained so that they always execute work professionally. Regularly review their performance and conduct training for updating them on new software as well as means of doing business. Make use of warehouse management systems and train your staff on how to use them effectively.
- Adopt new technology:
Invest in good technology like Warehouse Management Systems for track and trace that improve efficiency by suggesting the best available routes for shipment of the goods. By using RFID the accuracy of transactions gets drastically improved. This eliminates picking up errors. With the use of bar codes, radio frequency, pick-to-label and voice-activated technologies the performance of warehouses has improved by leaps and bounds.
- Come up with a regular maintenance plan:
Warehouses need to be maintained regularly for safety and efficiency. Helmets and industrial boots must always be used. Equipment like hydraulic filters, mechanical seals, wear rings have a limited shelf life. Make sure that all these equipment are inspected periodically to make sure they are working fine. Set specific days for maintenance for specific machinery. Do not shut down everything at a time. Regular checklists must be maintained for all machinery to document the condition of the equipment. Talk to employees regularly who are your best resource to know the situation of maintenance required, make every one of them feel responsible to take care of the machinery that they are using.
With the right infrastructure and periodic maintenance in place, you can make sure that your warehouse always works smoothly and efficiently. This will boost customer service and increase your prospects of business for all warehouse service providers in Goa.
