Warehouse Management - 4th Edition by Gwynne Richards (Paperback)

About the Book

Learn from this bestselling guide all aspects of how to operate and manage the modern warehouse to optimize efficiency, costs and profit.

Book Synopsis

Modern warehouses are capitalizing on cutting-edge technologies, new operating models and innovative practices to maximize their role in the wider supply chain. Understand how to successfully manage these warehouses with this bestselling guide.

The fourth edition of Warehouse Management is fully updated to include up to date information across the board. The latest technologies in warehousing, such as robotics, cobots and AI, are explained and their impact is situated alongside discussions on the future of warehousing. There are new case studies from companies who have achieved improvements and cost savings through the introduction of new technology and equipment, leaner processes and environmental initiatives. Gwynne Richards provides expert advice with clear and easy to grasp solutions.

Warehouse Management guides the reader through all aspects of successfully managing a warehouse, its operations and distribution. This bestselling book covers an extensive range of key topics from defining the modern warehouse, detailing management processes, strategies and practices to outlining how to tackle environmental challenges to ensure a sustainable supply chain. With practical insights into how to improve operating costs, increase efficiency and reduce costs, this is a must read for optimizing warehouse performance. New and updated online resources include PowerPoint slides and a bonus chapter on outsourcing.

Review Quotes

"Warehouse Management, fourth edition, is an essential 'one-stop shop' for both experienced practitioners and those who want to fully understand the fundamentals of how to manage a business storage facility. This is a technical topic, yet the book is accessible, with industry terms clearly explained and examples of best practice provided. Warehouse Management is a must-read for everyone in the supply chain and logistics industries, business students and those who want to understand more about how to operate a warehouse."-- "Phil Wood, Strategic Programs Director - Northern Europe, Mondelez"

"The publication of the fourth edition of Warehouse Management is timely. We have learnt a huge amount about supply chain logistics generally, and warehouse operations specifically, during the challenging Covid-19 pandemic period. In this context, Gwynne Richards brings his unique and unrivalled knowledge of the subject to this new edition. It can be read equally profitably by supply chain practitioners and students alike."-- "Edward Sweeney, Professor of Supply Chain Management, Heriot Watt University"

"This book is both an essential textbook for students and a valuable handbook for practitioners. All the most important warehousing concepts are thoroughly explained and, drawing on his specialist knowledge and experience, Gwynne Richards uses case studies to bring them to life for the reader. Highly recommended reading!"-- "Clare Bottle, CEO, UK Warehousing Association"

"This fourth edition of Warehouse Management is very welcome and provides great insight into all aspects of the subject. I know from my work with Gwynne Richards at The University of Warwick that his students appreciate the book as a source of reference during their studies. It is an invaluable addition to the bookshelves of students and experienced practitioners alike."-- "David James, V.P. of Subsidiary Development & Management, KNAPP AG"

About the Author

Gwynne Richards has over 30 years of experience in warehouse management and logistics and is based in the Vale of Glamorgan, UK. As well as running his own successful logistics consultancy, he provides a number of courses on warehouse and transport management and logistics outsourcing for practitioners. He is the co-author of The Logistics and Supply Chain Toolkit with Susan Grinstead and The Logistics Outsourcing Handbook with Jo Godsmark, both published by Kogan Page.