In warehouse management, there are some general principles of cargo storage, through which we can easily manage the warehouse and avoid the problems of warehouse chaos, congested passages, and messy placement of goods

Let's take a look at the principle of cargo storage!

First, the channel-oriented principle

In order to make it convenient for the goods to enter and exit the warehouse and easy to move in the warehouse, the basic condition is to store the goods facing the passage.

Second, the first-in-first-out principle

The goods received before the time are displayed in front of the goods received later, and the products with the production date in front are sold first. It refers to the method of calculating the cost of issued inventory based on the unit price of the first inventory for the issued inventory according to the principle of first-in-first-delivery.

Third, the principle of fixed goods

The goods are kept in the same place as far as possible. The same item or similar items should be kept in the same place can improve the efficiency of operation and storage, and can also increase the familiarity of employees with the location of the items in the warehouse, reduce the time of entering and leaving the warehouse, and at the same time, placing similar items in adjacent places is also an important way to improve efficiency.

Fourth, the principle of light on the top and heavy on the bottom

Arrange the storage location according to the weight of the item. When arranging the storage space, of course, the heavy things should be placed at the bottom, and the light things should be placed on the top of the shelves. Large items that need to be carried manually are based on the height of the waist. This is an important principle for efficiency and safety.

Fifth, the principle of easy to take and easy to release

ｓｅｌｅｃｔ the location based on the outbound frequency. Items with high frequency of shipment and purchase should be placed close to the entrance and exit and in a place that is easy to operate; Items with poor mobility are placed at a slight distance from the entrances and exits; Seasonal items are placed in different places according to their seasonal characteristics.

6. Principle of special treatment

Some goods have a different shape from other goods and take up space together, so it is necessary to arrange the storage method according to the shape when storing them. It is also important to store items according to their shape, such as standard goods that should be stored on pallets or shelves.

7. The principle of keeping things as they are

The storage of goods is responsible for the goods, so it is necessary to maintain the goods as they were before entering the warehouse to the greatest extent and reduce damage.

8. Safety principles

It is very important to keep the warehouse items safely, including fire prevention, theft prevention, and pest prevention. The stacking requirements are as follows:

1. Clearly mark the location and channel of storage;

2. Do not obstruct the passage and entrance;

3. The material must be stacked smoothly;

4. Reduce unnecessary handling;

5. Do not hinder the emergency use of fire-fighting equipment;

6. Do not block electrical switches and first-aid equipment;

7. Do not rely on walls or structural pillars for stacking;

8. Flammable and explosive materials must be stored in isolation.