Figure 1 - A typical supply chain.

Figure 2 - Distribution warehouse Figure 2 - Distribution warehouse. (Photographed at NAPA Distribution Centre)

Figure 3 - Warehousing involves positioning and consolidating materials. (Photographed at Tracker Logistics Inc.)

Figure 4 - Refinery tanks are a commodity warehouse.

Figure 5 - Medical supplies require special handling procedures Figure 5 - Medical supplies require special handling procedures. (Photographed at the City of Calgary)

Figure 6 - Eggs in refrigerated storage Figure 6 - Eggs in refrigerated storage. (Photographed at Federated Co-op Ltd.)

Figure 7 - General Motors Parts Distribution Centre Figure 7 - General Motors Parts Distribution Centre. (Photographed at General Motors of Canada Ltd.)

Figure 8 - Indoor storage of building supplies Figure 8 - Indoor storage of building supplies. (Photographed at Country Hills Home Depot)

Figure 9 - Third-party warehouse Figure 9 - Third-party warehouse. (Photographed at Tracker Logistics Inc.)

Figure 10 - Parts supply chain.

Figure 11 - A WD supplies a region with needed parts Figure 11 - A WD supplies a region with needed parts. (Photographed at Finning [Canada])

Figure 12 - Aftermarket store. (Photographed at Auto Value Parts)

Figure 13 - Automotive dealership Figure 13 - Automotive dealership. (Photographed at Airdrie Pontiac Buick GMC)

Figure 14 - Industrial accounts warehouse goods for their own use Figure 14 - Industrial accounts warehouse goods for their own use. (Photographed at Syncrude Canada Ltd.)

Figure 15 - Smart Automotive is a professional installer who repairs vehicles. (Photographed at Smart Automotive)

Table 1 - Typical bill of lading.

Table 2 - Typical waybill.

Table 3 - Example of a typical receiving report.

Figure 16 - Packing slip envelope Figure 16 - Packing slip envelope. (Photographed at Central Warehouse Equipment Inc.)

Table 4 - Typical packing slip.

Table 5 - Typical replacement packing slip.

Table 6 - Typical freight claim form.

Table 7 - A typical receiving receipt.

Table 8 - Sample Canada Customs invoice.

Table 9 - Typical purchase order.