Warehouse layout

The distribution warehouse is characterized by how goods flow through. The most logical layout of a warehouse is one in which the material flow is aided by the placement of its various components.

This workflow provides an example of how you can reduce movement as inventory is received at the dock and processed. Product can be inspected for quantity and quality, and backorders can be filled in the cross-dock area. The remaining stock is placed in a bulk storage area to replenish stock to the kitting department, overflow stock, and primary pick zone or area. As goods are picked, the goods are moved to the sortation area, then to the packaging and shipping departments and out the door. This diagram shows an example of a warehouse layout that reduces movement when inventory is received: