Warehousing

Running Head : Warehousing

Warehousing : Impact of Warehousing on Logistics

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Background of Warehousing 03

Definition of a Warehouse and Logistics 04

Kinds of Warehouses 05

Advantages and Functions of Warehouses 06

Conclusion 09

During a business activity , the function of storing the goods plays a vital role in its success and prosperity . When the business starts goods are manufactured or bought by the businessperson for different selling purposes in the market . After the process of manufacturing these goods

and products , a place is required by the business to hold these manufactured products , until they are sold

In this regard , the need of a commercial building is felt by the businesspersons to store their goods until they are sold , or consumed by their customers . This kind of building that is utilized for the purpose of storing different goods is called a Warehouse . The warehousing facility is also used , when the goods are manufactured , but await their time of demand

In to understand the background of the warehousing , there are some reasons that are the major factors for the need of a storage place during the different business activities . For example , before the manufacturing process , the goods are usually found in the form of raw materials or they await their turn to be sent in the processing sector

In the mean time , these raw materials cannot be kept in some open place which may turn into a big risk due to theft , weather , and other different undesirable conditions . Secondly , another reason is that some goods are meant for the specific seasons , and in the off-seasons , they are required to be kept in some place that may keep them from heat , air and water

There are some other reasons that are influenced by the use of warehouse . By warehousing facility , time utility is created during the business activities and the use of those goods are facilitated by the warehouse seasonally . However , prices of the goods are increased due to this facility , which is an expense . Nevertheless , it is worth to bear this kind of expense for the long run and utilization of the goods

The production of some goods is done throughout the year , but they are used by the customers seasonally . For instance , the production of umbrellas , fans , air-conditioners , blankets , etc . are done regularly throughout the year , whereas , they are consumed only during the specific seasons . Conversely , the production of some other products is done seasonally , whereas , customers consume them throughout the year . For example , the production of agricultural produces is done according to their seasons , but they are mostly used throughout the year . Such as lentils , wheat , rice , and grains are used throughout the year in different countries

As we have discussed the background of warehousing briefly , we should understand that storage is the synonymous term to the warehousing . In to comprehend the warehousing purpose , there are some objectives which should not be ignored by any businessperson

Some of the objectives...