Impact Of Warehouse Layout In Proper Materials Handling
(A Case Study Of Western Regional Medical Stores, Takoradi)
Warehouse layouts, due to their influence on total warehousing costs, are of interest to the theory and practice of warehouse design. The layout of a warehouse is the foundation of efficiency in a firm’s operations. From inventory management to order fulfillment, warehouse layout of a firm will either streamline business processes or decelerate it, considering its effect on the efficacy and efficiency of materials handling. The main objective of the research work was to assess the effect of warehouse layouts on materials handling in the medical supplies industry, specifically Western Regional Medical Stores (WRMS).A literature review was done to examine some conceptual framework or theoretical issues in the field of warehouse layout and materials handling. The data collection instrument used was questionnaires. The researcher used thirty (30) questionnaires which were distributed to thirty (30) employees at the Procurement department, stores (non-drugs section) and warehouse (drugs section), and all were retrieved. Data for the study was collected from both primary and secondary sources. Also, purposive sampling technique was used for the collection of vital and relevant information from the employees. Both quantitative and qualitative analysis and interpretations of findings were presented in the form of tables and charts. From the data analysis made, the current warehouse layout adopted by WRMS is positively impacting on their material handling operations of the organization. However, challenges related to warehouse layout in relation to materials handling like insecurity of inventory were identified, upon which the researcher recommended the use of strict security measures and division of labor to ensure that these challenges are overcome.
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DECLARATION
CERTIFICATION
DEDICATION
ABSTRACT
ACKNOWLEDGEMENT
CHAPTER ONE 1
1.0 Introduction 1
1.1 Background to the Study 1
1.2 Problem of the study 3
1.3 Purpose and objectives of the Study 3
1.4 Research Questions 4
1.5 Significance of the Study 4
1.6 Scope of the study 5
1.7 Limitations of the Study 5
1.8 Research Methodology 5
1.9 Organization of the Study 6
1.10 Conclusion 6
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CHAPTER TWO 7
LITERATURE REVIEW 7
2.0 Introduction 7
2.1 Managing Warehouses 7
2.2 Warehouse Design/Layout 10
2.2.4 Importance of Warehouse design layout 16
2.2.4.1 Staffing Levels 16
2.2.4.2 Equipment Levels 16
2.2.4.3 Inventory Accuracy 16
2.2.4.4 Maximize Use of Facilities 17
2.2.4.5 Effective Management Control 17
2.3 Basic Principles of warehouse layout 17
2.4 Types of Warehouse Layouts flows 19
2.5 Definition of Material Handling 22
2.6 Impact of warehouse layout on materials handling in the medical supplies industry 26
2.7 Types of Materials handling system adopted in the Medical Supplies industry 27
2.8 Conclusion 30
CHAPTER THREE 31
METHODOLOGY 31
3.0 Introduction 31
3.1 Population/sample 31
3.2 Sampling Methods 31
3.3 Data Collection Methods 32
3.4 Data Collection Activities 33
3.5 Data Analysis and Procedures 33
3.6 Study population 33
3.7 CONCLUSION 36
CHAPTER FIVE 37
DATA ANALYSIS AND DISCUSSION 37
4.0 Introduction 37
4.1 Demographics 37
4.2 Analysis and Discussion 38
4.3 Conclusion 46
CHAPTER FIVE 47
SUMMARY, RECOMMENDATIONS AND CONCLUSION 47
5.0 Introduction 47
5.1 Summary of Research Findings and Conclusion 47
5.1.3 Type of Materials Handling System Adopted At WRMS 48
5.1.4 Impact of Warehouse Layout on Materials Handling in the medical supplies industry 49
5.1.5 Difficulties Associated With Warehouse Layout In Relation To Materials Handling 49
5.2 Recommendations 50
5.2.1 Recommendation for further Research 50
5.3 Conclusion 51
APPENDIX I 53
REFERENCES 53
APPENDIX II 55
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