STORAGE OPERATIONS IN WAREHOUSES: AN REVIEW

Authors: Nasser Ali Rashid Almataani & Dr Asad Ullah

ABSTRACT

The research aims to identify the major strategies used to optimize warehouse storage operations, especially with increased competition among supply chain and logistics firms worldwide. Storage operations, being the primary activity in warehouses, calls for extensive strategies to make the entire process more effective and efficient. The researchers used the qualitative approach to collect data and information to achieve the study aims and answer the research questions. The research findings hold that optimizing warehouse storage operations requires actors to have intense training and development programs for their workforce, embrace sustainability, and responsibly embed Warehouse Management Systems (WMS) and the Internet of Things (IoT) in their operations.

Keywords: Storage Operations, Warehouse Supply Chain, Logistics, Warehouse Management Systems, Sustainability, IoT

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