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What is logistics? Introduce the functions and types of logistics

Logistics refers to the process by which general enterprises deliver products to consumers (customers). Items required for delivery to consumers , such as product storage and packaging, and simple product transportation, are included in the logistics process here. Logistics, like "commercial distribution" and "gold distribution", is one of the components of the distribution. Logistics centralized management of this kind of logistics. Through centralized management of logistics, a fast and waste-free logistics process is realized and the entire logistics is optimized. This time, we will introduce the importance of logistics. Logistics refers to the "movement of goods" by which products reach consumers. "Cargo flow" includes six functions: transportation, warehousing, cargo handling, packaging, circulation processing, and information processing. By linking these six functions, we can deliver products to consumers. From the consumer's point of v...

Key points when using Excel to manage inventory

Risks faced by inventory management in Excel (1) Not suitable for large-volume or complex inventory management ①Data loss risk ② Input error ③ Difficult to update in real time ④ Dual registration For example, inventory management in Excel is very risky, and inventory may not be reflected in real time. Key points when using Excel to manage inventory If you accept the above risks and manage your inventory in Excel, please keep the following points in mind. (1) Establish operation rules such as data storage location and backup Let's manage the storage location in a folder to prevent deletion etc. If you have a lot of Excel on your desktop, it may cause you to delete it accidentally. This also makes it difficult to understand which is the inventory management table. In addition, if you create a backup file before opening the file, even if you delete it, you can restore it to the state before opening it, so you can avoid risks. (2) Use checklist How about creating a checklist for each p...

What are the benefits of blockchain?

Blockchain refers to the mechanism of transaction data in virtual currency. Blockchain = not virtual currency, but a mechanism in virtual currency, which means that virtual currency uses this mechanism. The blockchain mechanism is created by applying P2P technology that connects users, and is a system that can be managed by everyone. The benefits of blockchain are roughly explained as follows: Reliability Blockchain, transaction record management will be among all participants, because all participants can access all data due to the decentralized type, and data transparency (= reliability) exists. Not centrally managed It can be said to prevent the so-called advantages of centralization. Due to the structure of the blockchain, the distributed system does not significantly reduce the system. Enhance safety through irreversibility Using blockchain to manage data and information, information fraud is theoretically impossible. As I mentioned before, all blockchain data is encrypted using h...

What is the variable cost of the distribution warehouse?

(1) Storage fee This is the cost of bringing the sent luggage to the warehouse. At this time, if the work needs to be checked, option costs will be incurred according to the content of the work. This is a common meter reading job in the apparel industry. If the barcode is not attached, corresponding fees may be incurred. (2) Unpacking fee This refers to taking out luggage from the container at work. It is often done by a machine used by multiple people, such as a forklift, and professional skills are also required, so the storage cost is generally separated from the charge above. Yes. (3) Freight This is the cost of taking out the products stored in the warehouse at the time of shipment. (4)Packing cost This is to pack the products ordered for work charge picking in its designated material, such as cardboard, and deliver it to the shipping company. (5)Transportation cost This refers to the cost of delivering the package to the customer. In short, it is the cost you pay to the courier.

Warehouse Management|How to make packaging racks to increase productivity?

Packing is a task that needs to be completed dozens or hundreds of times a day. Packing station too The backbone of the distribution center. Logistics Outsourcing (3PL) Sekitsu has also discovered such packaging racks and is working on them. Improve. This alone adds an hour of productivity, thereby reducing the working hours of a total of 6 people a day in a certain location. Small improvements accumulated can bring huge profits. Why don't you look at the scene from the worker's point of view? In addition, the fastest way to discover this awareness is to visit a distribution site that actually increases productivity. The improvement of the packaging racks at the delivery site is often very different when stacked, so Please try it!

What is the advantages of the Gate Assort System?

  DAS (Digital Assortment System) Three advantages: "improving productivity", "reducing personnel", and "preventing sorting errors". -Increase productivity By using DAS to improve productivity, in the prior art, the task of finding the input location of the goods while checking the sorting list, just putting the flashing instructions on the front of the goods for a few minutes has become an added simple task. Therefore, work efficiency is improved, and productivity is also improved. ・Reduce staff If one person is reading the list and the other is organizing, then DAS will support the product and input location, so the list needs to be read. This number of personnel can be reduced. In addition, DAS sorts by scanning barcodes on handheld terminals, so even novices can pass The simple lecture started working immediately. ·Reduce errors Display the sorting and leak-proof instruction number on the digital display device, so that the product can be sorted accord...

What are the characteristics of RFID?

RFID is the abbreviation of Radio Frequency Identification and is a non-contact scanning system. You can attach an "RF tag" that stores electronic information to the product, and use a dedicated reading device to read the electronic information instead of bar codes. RFID is a system that can use radio waves to store and output information. RFID is not only used for logistics, but also for electronic IDs and electronic money that you use every day. Recently, it is also used in clothing stores. The following are the characteristics of RFID: 1. Multiple tags can be read at the same time Usually, when reading the barcode of a product, you need to read the products one by one. Time-consuming. RFID does not need to scan the product barcodes one by one and only needs to hold a dedicated scanner to read the tags at one time. 2. It can be read from a long distance Normally, every time a product is read, it takes time and effort to use a stepladder placed in a higher position or lower ...