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Shipping and receiving areas are two of the most important spaces in a warehouse—which is why setting them up properly is such a big deal! A solid setup ensures a hassle-free workflow throughout the warehouse. Not sure what you need for your brand-new shipping and receiving areas? Don’t worry, we’re here to help. Read on for a comprehensive overview of setting up shipping and receiving areas in a warehouse, complete with the different supplies you’ll need and tips for making each area more efficient.
Things You Should Know
- Prepare a receiving area with vehicle docks, a staging space for deliveries, a place to catalog and update inventory, and put-away lanes to transport goods.
- Set up packing stations in the warehouse’s shipping area, and stock them with supplies for packaging and transporting products to customers.
- Plan areas ergonomically, making them as comfortable and convenient as possible for workers, and track warehouse stock with inventory management software.
Steps
Expert Q&A
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References
- ↑ https://www.ccohs.ca/oshanswers/occup_workplace/shipping_receiving.html
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- ↑ https://impressionsmagazine.com/build-your-business/management/key-traits-for-your-shipping-receiving-departments/
- ↑ https://www.vendhq.com/blog/stockroom-organization-ideas/
- ↑ https://impressionsmagazine.com/build-your-business/management/key-traits-for-your-shipping-receiving-departments/
- ↑ https://www.bostontec.com/packing-station-layout/
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- ↑ https://www.etsy.com/seller-handbook/article/48046234540
- ↑ https://www.bostontec.com/packing-station-layout/
- ↑ https://na.bhs1.com/blog/post/preparing-the-shipping-receiving-area-for-dc-peak-season
- ↑ https://na.bhs1.com/blog/post/preparing-the-shipping-receiving-area-for-dc-peak-season
- ↑ https://www.smartturn.com/resource/blog/best-practices-for-warehouse-receiving
- ↑ https://www.etsy.com/seller-handbook/article/48046234540
- ↑ https://www.smartturn.com/resource/blog/best-practices-for-warehouse-receiving
- ↑ https://impressionsmagazine.com/build-your-business/management/key-traits-for-your-shipping-receiving-departments/