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Which are the best books for warehouse management?

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Question added by Wasi Rahman Sheikh , WAREHOUSE SUPERVISOR , AL MUTLAQ FURNITURE MFG
Date Posted: 2016/03/25
Ghada Eweda
by Ghada Eweda , Medical sales hospital representative , Pfizer pharmaceutical Plc.

According to a search on Amazon.com, about Warehouse Management Books , here are some of the top books that increase efficiency and lower costs for warehouse operations.

1. Warehouse Management – A Complete Guide to Improving Efficiency and Minimizing Costs in the Modern Warehouse

By Gwynne Richards

2. Warehouse Distributions and Operations Handbook

By David Mulcahy

3. Excellence in Warehouse Management

By Stuart Emmett

4.  Highly Competitive Warehouse Management

By Jeroen P. van den Berg.

5. Selecting, Buying, Installing and Using a Modern Warehouse Management System

 

By Jan Young

Warehouse Management – A Complete Guide to Improving Efficiency and Minimizing Costs in the Modern Warehouse By Gwynne Richards >>>>>>

Mohammed  Ashraf
by Mohammed Ashraf , Director of International Business , Saqr Al-Khayala Group

There are many ways to acquire information to better manage warehouse management. From the Internet to trade publications, there’s a lot from which to choose. No matter your preference, I still like to sit back and focus my attention on a good book.

This is why I thought I would to put together a post about books for warehouse management professionals. Each covers different topics and ways to boost efficiency and lower costs.

Let me know if you’ve read these books and your thoughts on them. Do you have others to add to this list?

5 Warehouse Management Books You Should Read

According to a search on Amazon.com, here are some of the top books that increase efficiency and lower costs for warehouse operations.

1. Warehouse Management – A Complete Guide to Improving Efficiency and Minimizing Costs in the Modern WarehouseBy Gwynne Richards

This book touches on the challenges retail warehouse management professionals face on a daily basis. From keeping with the latest technologies to keeping on top of environmental issues, this book covers the gambit of best practices for efficient management of any warehouse environment.

The key take away from this book is how the author walks you through the best practices of lower costs and increasing efficiency for warehouse management. It not only states facts, it supports its information with case studies and other information.

2. Warehouse Distributions and Operations HandbookBy David Mulcahy

Covering the subject of warehouse distribution and efficiency, this book is a great read for any warehouse professional. With its hands-on approach, it gives you a look at topics, including:

·          Distribution

·          Transportation

·          Facility Layout and Product Flow Patterns

·          And much more…

The key take away from this book is how it covers more hands-on topics and explains it to its target reader – the retail warehouse management professional.

3. Excellence in Warehouse ManagementBy Stuart Emmett

This book covers everything one would need to know to when it comes to a streamlined and holistic warehouse management system. Stuart Emmett introduces readers to valuable thinking points, self-assessment practices and case studies, while challenging you to think critically and consider your own operations and plans for the future. This book is truly an essential guide for any warehouse management or supply chain execution professional.

The key take away from this book is that warehouses should be seen as crucial links for distribution in a supply chain. They can be streamlined and adaptable to help a company to be profitable.

4.  Highly Competitive Warehouse ManagementBy Jeroen P. van den Berg

This book unravels the secrets of why some distribution centers perform great while others struggle. Want a best-in-class operation and a competitive advantage for your organization? Jeroen P. van den Berg’s book is one you should read. Use the Warehouse Maturity Scan tool to analyze the current state of your warehouse, distribution center and supply chain management. Based on the results, the book contains an action plan for improvement.

The key take away from this book is that a variety of human behavior, process redesign, warehouse management system, and supply chain alignment changes can vastly improve operations in your company.

5. Selecting, Buying, Installing and Using a Modern Warehouse Management SystemBy Jan Young

When it comes to finding the right system and how to go about purchasing it, this book has you covered. Retail warehouse management professionals should read this book, based on its insights into the selection and buying process for warehouse information systems.

 

The key take away from this book is the amount of information it gives you about the procurement process for warehouse management systems. From marketplace considerations to justifying and funding the purchase, this book covers the process of purchasing a warehouse management system.

Ahmed Mohamed Ayesh Sarkhi
by Ahmed Mohamed Ayesh Sarkhi , Shared Services Supervisor , Saudi Musheera Co. Ltd.

full agree with expert answer above

 

Rami Assaf
by Rami Assaf , Plant Manager , Al Manaseer group

Thanks for invitation

I amagreeing with my colleague’s answer Ms. Ghada Eweda  

Nikolaj Bekarslanov
by Nikolaj Bekarslanov , SUPPLY CHAIN MANAGER , Rieker Schuh AG

I fully agree with the answers above. Very interesting book is also "World-Class Warehousing and Material handling" by Edward H. Frazelle.

MUBARAK INAYTULLA KHAN
by MUBARAK INAYTULLA KHAN , Procurement Manager , UNIT7 CONTRACTING EST. RIYADH.

I agreed the points of Mr.Mohammed Ashraf. 

 

Saiyid Maududi-Oracle Applications Consultant
by Saiyid Maududi-Oracle Applications Consultant , Entrerprise Architect , US Technomatrix, Inc

Hello Team,

I prefer Warehouse Management – A Complete Guide to Improving Efficiency and Minimizing Costs in the Modern Warehouse

“By Gwynne Richards"

 

Regards,

Saiyid

vidya sagar burra
by vidya sagar burra , Assistant Manager SCM , Gati Kintetsu Express Private Limited

top 3 are as follows

Warehouse Management – By Gwynne Richards

Warehouse Distributions and Operations By David Mulcahy

Excellence in Warehouse Management By Stuart Emmett

Wasi Rahman Sheikh
by Wasi Rahman Sheikh , WAREHOUSE SUPERVISOR , AL MUTLAQ FURNITURE MFG

Fully Agree with Mr. Mohammed Ashraf

Fully agree with experts answer _______________

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