TY - BOOK AU - 3G E-learning LLC, TI - Introduction to warehousing operations SN - 9781984658357 [paperback] PY - 2022/// CY - New York, United States of America PB - 3G E-learning LLC KW - Warehouse. KW - Retail supply chain. KW - Storage systems. N1 - with cd.; Includes bibliographical references and index; Table of contents: Chapter 1 Supply chain and warehousing -- Chapter 2 Concept of warehouse -- Chapter 3 Merchandise management system -- Chapter 4 Role of warehousing in retail -- Chapter 5 Strategic aspects of warehousing -- Chapter 6 Strategic retail product and its procurement -- Chapter 7 Strategic retail distribution and replenishment N2 - Summary: Warehousing is the act of sorting products or goods to distribute or sell it later. For warehousing, big companies with large number of products use large sheds, buildings, etc. whereas small or home-based businesses use spare rooms, basements, garages, etc. Warehousing has been around for years, and it has helped business with different storage needs. Today, a warehouse is not simply a storage facility. Warehousing allows for timely delivery and optimized distribution, leading to increased labor productivity and greater customer satisfaction. It also helps reduce errors and damage in the order fulfillment process. Plus, it prevents goods from getting lost or stolen during handling. Warehouse provide a proper place for arranging and controlling all products which help in boosting productivity and reduce the overall cost. It helps business in fulfilling the orders of customers on time. The warehousing process creates time utility by bridging the gap between the production and consumption time period. ER -