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IJSREM66772
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10 |
8 |
Aug 2026
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1-9
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Monthly (12 issues per year)
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MBA-Logistics and Supply Chain Management
Vels Institute of Science,Technology and Advanced Studies
MBA-Logistics and Supply Chain Management
Vels Institute of Science,Technology and Advanced Studies
Warehouse operations form the backbone of manufacturing supply chains, ensuring the timely and accurate flow of materials from receipt to production and dispatch. This study examines the three core warehouse functions of receiving, putaway, and picking within a railway equipment manufacturing company, with the objective of evaluating existing practices, identifying operational gaps, and recommending measures for improvement. A descriptive research design was adopted, and primary data were collected through a structured questionnaire administered to 58 employees engaged in receiving, putaway, picking, inventory, and related warehouse functions, supplemented by direct observation and secondary data from organisational records and prior literature. The findings indicate that receiving, putaway, and picking processes are perceived positively overall, with strong compliance in material verification, FEFO/FIFO practice, safety procedure adherence, and enterprise resource planning (ERP) system effectiveness. However, respondents identified delays in Goods Receipt Note (GRN) generation, occasional quantity mismatches during picking, and only moderate confidence in warehouse layout and space utilisation as key areas requiring attention. The study concludes that continuous improvement initiatives, targeted employee training, periodic inventory audits, and better warehouse layout planning can further enhance operational efficiency, inventory accuracy, and supply chain performance.
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This study on warehouse operations relating to receiving, putaway, and picking in a railway equipment manufacturing company concludes that effective warehouse operations play a vital role in ensuring smooth material flow, inventory accuracy, and uninterrupted production. The survey findings indicate that employees generally hold a positive view of the existing warehouse system: the receiving process is well organised, the putaway process helps reduce material-searching time, and the picking process generally provides accurate information supportive of timely production. At the same time, respondents highlighted the need for further improvement in receiving and putaway activities, particularly regarding the timeliness of GRN generation and the clarity of warehouse location identification, especially during peak workload periods. The use of ERP systems, proper location management, standardised operating procedures, and trained personnel were all found to significantly improve warehouse performance, while effective coordination between warehouse, purchasing, quality, and production functions was found to contribute to timely material availability and overall supply-chain efficiency. Overall, the warehouse operations examined in this study are well managed and effectively support manufacturing activities. By adopting continuous-improvement initiatives, enhancing employee training, optimising warehouse space, and strengthening inventory-control practices, manufacturing organisations can further improve operational efficiency, customer satisfaction, and overall supply-chain performance.
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8/14/2026
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