Warehousing - 10 Principles of Design and Operations

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Some great tips on Warehousing Design and Operations from Mal Walker. Mal has spent decades in all aspects of warehousing. For *Help* 👇 ✔️ Need help with your warehousing, contact us here:✔️ 👉 Book a Call. https://logisticsbureau.org/inNAvP5kwB0-free-consult 👇 *Our Most Popular Videos List* 👇 👇 TIMESTAMPS (in case you want to skip) 👇 0:00 Intro 1:00 10 Principles of Design and Operations 12:00 Three methods of laying out a warehouse 14:51 Slotting 15:57 Overtime Bug 17:47 Warehouse Management Software 18:11 Productivity Benchmark Metrics 19:23 Layout, Process, and Technology 20:41 Outro Do please comment with any questions and don't forget to subscribe. Check out the links below. There are lots of my sites that have blogs and why not connect on social media? #warehousedsign LinkedIn: https://logisticsbureau.org/inNAvP5kwB0-linkedin-rob Facebook: https://logisticsbureau.org/inNAvP5kwB0-facebook Supply Chain Blog: https://logisticsbureau.org/inNAvP5kwB0-blog Supply Chain Education Online & eBooks: https://logisticsbureau.org/inNAvP5kwB0-scs 👉 *Our Most Popular Videos List* 👇 https://logisticsbureau.org/inNAvP5kwB0-warehouse-principles https://logisticsbureau.org/inNAvP5kwB0-supply-chain-KPI https://logisticsbureau.org/inNAvP5kwB0-procurement-v-purchasing https://logisticsbureau.org/inNAvP5kwB0-best-KPI https://logisticsbureau.org/inNAvP5kwB0-10min-strategy https://logisticsbureau.org/inNAvP5kwB0-inventory-diagnostic https://logisticsbureau.org/inNAvP5kwB0-3PL-essentials https://logisticsbureau.org/inNAvP5kwB0-supply-chain-job This week, we’re diving into **10 key principles of warehouse design and operations** that can help boost efficiency and streamline processes. While I’m not a warehouse expert myself, I had the chance to film one of our **Logistics Bureau specialists, Mal Walker**, at a recent seminar to share his insights. Mal has spent years refining **best practices** in warehouse layout, inventory management, and operational flow, and in this video, he covers: ✅ **Minimal touches** – Reducing handling for efficiency ✅ **One-way flow** – Improving warehouse and vehicle movement ✅ **Stock placement** – Understanding **triadic vs. non-triadic warehouses** ✅ **Inventory control** – Focusing on movement, not just sales value ✅ **Efficient labor use** – Measuring and optimizing worker output ✅ **Choosing the right materials handling system** – Managing SKU proliferation ✅ **Data-driven warehouse design** – Avoiding the **trap of averages** ✅ **Warehouse management software (WMS)** – How tech can streamline operations ✅ **Consulting widely** – Why input from every level matters ✅ **Warehouse layout methods** – The benefits of **U-shape, I-shape, and L-shape designs** Mal also shares **real-world examples** of how retailers and logistics companies are adapting warehouse strategies to **improve throughput, cut labor costs, and enhance productivity**. Whether you're running a **small warehouse or a large distribution center**, these principles will help you **increase efficiency and reduce bottlenecks**. Got **warehouse tips** of your own? **Drop them in the comments!** And if there’s a topic you’d like us to cover, let us know. 👉 **Like, subscribe, and hit the notification bell** so you don’t miss our weekly logistics insights every Wednesday! **#Warehousing #Logistics #SupplyChain #WarehouseManagement #InventoryOptimization**