Unit 9 - Warehousing Flashcards
What does warehousing relate to?
It relates to the storage and dispatch of packaged product, and the reception, storage and issue of packaging materials.
What is a major issue with warehousing?
Spacing & Security.
Spacing - some places only have room for a couple hours/days after production. Third party or external storage may be required.
Security - products are worth much more per packaged unit, which makes them attractive to thieves who will hijack loads or break into warehouses etc. This is a prominent problem throughout each stage of SC, more so at distribution stage if using third party storage.
What happens to producers who do not ensure the security of their products in UK?
HMRC hold the producer liable for any spirit losses on product that does not have duty paid, so theft is a double whammy. Losing the value of the product and incurring a duty charge.
Describe different modes of transport for different destinations.
Goods that leave by road - loaded into curtain sided vehicles to allow easy loading and unloading.
Goods leaving site for transport by ship - often loaded into metal containers.
Why is label storage important?
Labels are susceptible to moisture and fluctuations in temperature, so stock rotation is very important here. With PSL’s there is less of these issues.
What are the benefits of JIT? ( Just in time to order)
Minimises buffer stock required at production site and therefore cuts down on storage costs, however it does mean that if the supplier has a production issue, then delays may quickly occur where bottling lines wait for materials.
Describe space utilisation.
Its a balance between filling the available volume and keeping products separate for ease of stock management.
Why do cartons and cardboard require humidity controlled conditions?
As exposure to water can rot them.
What are the guidelines governing the warehousing of spirits to ensure that maximum quality, customer satisfaction and legal obligations are met?
- Stock rotation must be a first in first out basis.
Temperature - above freezing but no higher than 25C. Condensation can be an issue for tightly stretch wrapped pallets of pasteurised products if place in cold storage conditions after removal from the production line. Preferred that air humidity is low.
Handling - packages to be handled with care, if pallets are bashed outer cases are easily crushed.
Housekeeping - Pests eg pigeons mice and cockroaches are attracted to warehouses, especially if not kept clean and tidy. A hygiene procedure must be in place.
Stock control and Taxation - Excise regulations demand detailed records are kept so that the correct duty is paid, and supply chain to customer can be tracked and examined if need be. In relation to sealed containers or vehicles bespoke to the production site. Drivers must provide documentation that matches the seal numbers to be used, where these numbers do not match then for security reasons the vehicle will not be loaded will an investigation pends.
What is a “positive release”?
A system that ensures that only products that meet specification is despatched to customers.
What are the hazards in a workplace?
Manual handling accidents
Vehicle accidents
Slips trips and falls
Machinery accidents
What are the safety procedures for manual handling accidents?
- Plant systems designed for minimal manual handling
-Staff training in safe working procedures
-Use of hard hats and safety wear
What are the safety procedures for vehicle accidents?
-Separation of all vehicles from pedestrians, marked walkways.
-Audible and visible alarms
-Staff training in safe workplace procedures.
-Use of high visibility clothing
What are the safety procedures for slips trips and falls?
- Use of non slip materials for floors and steps
-Regular cleaning of floors
-Limited use of hoses.
What are the safety procedures for machinery accidents?
-Permit to work procedures for maintenance
-Guarding of machinery (palletisers, stretchwrappers)
