1. Warehousing and Storage Principles
Session 3 - Methods of Storing Goods
Day 2 AM

2. Aims for this session
By the end of this session you should be able to:
Explain the methods and conditions for storing goods
State the reasons for keeping goods clean and in good condition

3. Safety signs Prohibition:
Red circle sign tells us that something is prohibited
Mandatory:
Solid blue circle sign gives a mandatory instruction
Hazard:
Yellow triangle sign tells us there is a risk of danger
Safe condition:
Green signs show positive action that can be taken e.g. exits in an emergency situation
Fire equipment:
Red signs signpost fire-fighting information

4. 3:1 Storing stock symbols
What do the symbols mean?
Complete the worksheet.

6. 3:2 Keeping items in a good condition
Why is it important to ensure goods are kept clean and in a good condition?
Customer satisfaction
Health & safety
COSHH
Complete worksheet - How and why should stock be stored correctly?

7. Why use codes in storage?
To help workers locate the particular stock they are looking for.
To keep track of what items are coming in and out as part of the stock control system.

8. Numerical, alphabetical and alphanumerical
Examples of the codes that may be used are:
Numerical
Alphabetical
Alphanumerical

9. Numerical storing 23 24 25
Cover Alphanumerical

10. Alphabetical storing AD AE AF BD BE BF

11. 3:3 Codes
Task 1: Alphabetical Arrange the names as you would find them in a directory (Family name first). Task 2: Numerical Determine the map references for each point marked. Task 3: Alphanumerical Arrange the National Insurance Numbers. Extension Combine lists 1 & 3 What is Mozart’s NI number?

12. Automated storage and retrieval systems
Automated Storage and Retrieval System - Defense Visual Information Center · by Lance Cheung

13. Vertical Lift Modules/ Carousels (VLMS)
LTW Intralogistics GmbH

14. Horizontal carousels

15. Why keep goods clean and in good condition?
Safety
Prevent damage
Hygiene
Merchantable quality
How can a warehouse operative take responsibility for maintaining the quality of goods in the warehouse?
Storing correctly
Following guidelines
Stacking correctly
Handling correctly

16. Summary Use of codes and symbols in storage Types of codes
Storage equipment
Automated storage and retrieval systems
Methods of storing different types of stock
Packaging symbols

17. Warehousing and Storage Principles
Session 3 - Methods of Storing Goods
Day 2 AM