Organización y gestión de almacenes y centros de distribución

Abstract

The structuring of logistics systems, as a result of the analysis of the client's requirements, requires the establishment of service levels that are often difficult to meet under conditions of uncertainty. The variability of the demand, the response times of suppliers and the volatility of the prices of some resources, are just some of the reasons that invite companies to store and operate with distribution centers. The storage and expenses associated with its management should not be neglected by the organization, the projection of warehouses and distribution centers, as well as its efficient management are nowadays challenges for the administrator. The following pages develop the principles for the organization of warehouses and distribution centers according to logistic criteria that allow an uninterrupted flow, as well as a minimum energy consumption associated with the movement of materials. Additionally, some tools for the organization and management are presented that allow the effective location of materials in the installation with the positive repercussions from the economic point of view that this implies. Finally, some great application metrics are defined to measure the management of warehouses and distribution centers.