May 23, 2025
Production warehouse management is an important link in the enterprise supply chain, which directly affects production efficiency, cost control, and customer satisfaction. The following are the core points and optimization suggestions for production warehouse management:
1、 Core management content
Material classification and coding
Establish a unified material coding system (such as ABC classification: Class A high-value key control, Class C low value simplified management).
Clarify material attributes (raw materials, semi-finished products, finished products, auxiliary materials, etc.).
inventory control
Safety stock: Set reasonable inventory levels based on production plans and procurement cycles to avoid material shortages or backlogs.
First in, first out (FIFO): Especially for materials that are prone to expiration and deterioration.
Regular inventory: cycle counting+annual comprehensive inventory to ensure consistency between accounts and reality.
Warehouse layout optimization
Partition management: Divide areas based on material type and liquidity (such as receiving area, storage area, picking area, return area).
Flow line design: Reduce handling distance and improve efficiency (such as U-shaped or straight layout).
INFORMATION MANAGEMENT
Implement using WMS (Warehouse Management System) or ERP module:
Real time inventory tracking
Automated replenishment reminder
Batch/expiration date management
Production linkage
JIT (Just in Time) feeding: delivering materials to the production line according to the production pace to reduce inventory at the production line.
Return processing: Establish a recycling process for unused materials.
