{"product_id":"world-class-warehousing-and-material-handling-by-frazelle","title":"World-Class Warehousing and Material Handling","description":"\u003cp\u003eA comprehensive hardcover edition of \"World-Class Warehousing and Material Handling\" by Edward Frazelle, published in 2002 by McGraw Hill Professional. This copy is presented in Very Good condition, issued without a dust jacket. This authoritative work provides timeless insights for planning and managing 21st-century warehouse operations. Despite today's emphasis on just-in-time production, effective warehousing remains critical for companies globally. Frazelle, a recognized logistics thought leader, details state-of-the-art tools, metrics, and methodologies for dramatically increasing the effectiveness, accuracy, and overall productivity of warehousing operations. The book offers authoritative answers on key topics such as:\n\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe seven principles of world-class warehousing\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWarehouse activity profiling\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWarehouse performance measures\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWarehouse automation and computerization\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eReceiving and put away\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStorage and retrieval operations\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePicking and packing\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHumanizing warehouse operations\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\nIt describes the essential processes and systems for meeting the evolving demands of warehousing, presenting both proven and innovative practices to help logistics professionals enhance productivity, quality, and cycle time. The text addresses the increasing complexity of warehousing in the age of e-commerce, supply chain integration, and globalization, providing a structured methodology for problem-solving across all areas of the supply chain. Included are illuminating case studies from leading companies like Avon, Ford, Xerox, and True Value Hardware, illustrating how innovative managers are solving diverse warehousing challenges. Specific topics explored in detail are:\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eWarehouse activity profiling\u003c\/b\u003e—for identifying information and material flow problems and pinpointing improvement opportunities.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eWarehouse performance measures\u003c\/b\u003e—for monitoring, reporting, and benchmarking performance.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eStorage and retrieval system selection\u003c\/b\u003e—for improving storage density, handling productivity, and capital investment trade-offs.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eOrder picking strategies\u003c\/b\u003e—for enhancing productivity and accuracy in order fulfillment.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eComputerizing warehousing operations\u003c\/b\u003e—for activity profiling, performance monitoring, and simplifying operations.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\"World-Class Warehousing and Material Handling\" integrates global and e-commerce issues, covering customization, information technology, performance analysis, expansion planning, and the warehouse's overall role in logistics management. It serves as an invaluable guide for managers developing a warehouse master plan designed to minimize supply chain inefficiencies, improve logistics accuracy, optimize inventory management, and reduce overall warehousing expenses.\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e Frazelle, Edward\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e McGraw Hill Professional\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eYear:\u003c\/b\u003e 2002\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eBinding:\u003c\/b\u003e Hardcover\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eCondition:\u003c\/b\u003e Very Good\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eISBN:\u003c\/b\u003e 9780071376006\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Wombats Book Nook","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52619539906843,"sku":"SCAN-22-6725ABE8","price":22.5,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1033\/6269\/1355\/files\/57_d2ba9d4d-872e-477c-be7a-67dd0c910453.jpg?v=1784353766","url":"https:\/\/wombatsbooknook.com.au\/products\/world-class-warehousing-and-material-handling-by-frazelle","provider":"Wombats Book Nook","version":"1.0","type":"link"}