In the warehouse management, there are some general principles of storage of goods, through these principles, can help us manage the warehouse more easily, avoid the warehouse chaos, crowded channels, goods display clutter

Let's take a look at the principles of storage of goods.

First, channel oriented principle

In order to make the goods convenient, easy to move in the warehouse, the basic condition is to keep the goods facing the channel.

Second, first in first out principle

Goods that are received at the front of the time are displayed at the front of the goods that are received at the back, ensuring that items with earlier production dates are sold first. It refers to the method of calculating the delivery cost of the delivered inventory based on the unit price of the delivered inventory according to the principle of first in and first out.

Three, the fixed principle of goods

Goods are kept in the same place as far as possible. The same or similar items should be kept in the same place to improve the efficiency of operation and storage. It can also increase the familiarity of employees with the location of items in the warehouse and reduce the time of warehousing. At the same time, placing similar items in nearby places is also an important way to improve efficiency.

Four, on the light under the heavy principle

Arrange storage locations according to the weight of items. When arranging the place of placement, of course, the heavy things should be on the bottom, and the light things should be on the top of the shelf. Large items that need to be carried by hand are based on waist height. This is an important principle for improving efficiency and ensuring safety.

Five, easy to take easy to put the principle

Select the location according to the outbound frequency. Goods with high frequency of shipment and purchase should be placed near the entrance and exit and easy to operate; Illiquid items are placed slightly away from entrances and exits; Seasonal items are selected according to their seasonal characteristics to place.

6. Principles of special treatment

Some goods are different in shape from other goods and take up space when put together. Therefore, storage methods should be arranged according to the shape. It is also very important to store according to the shape of the item, such as standardized goods should be placed on trays or shelves for storage.

7. Keep things as they are

Goods storage requires responsibility for the goods, so as to minimize damage by keeping the goods in the condition before they are put into storage.

Eight, safety principles

Safe storage of warehouse items is very important. Safety aspects include fire prevention, theft prevention and pest prevention. Stacking requirements are as follows:

1. Clearly indicate the location and channel of storage;

2. Shall not obstruct the passage and entrance;

3, material stacking must be stable;

4, reduce unnecessary handling;

5, shall not interfere with the emergency use of fire equipment;

6. Electrical switches and emergency equipment shall not be blocked;

7, do not rely on the wall or structural pillar stack;

8, flammable and explosive goods must be stored in isolation.