Warehousing Practices of a Container Freight Stations

Abstract

Warehousing operations are an integral part of a company business strategy. Efficient warehousing can ensure that a company ships and receives vital stock in time for replenishment on store shelves or in manufacturing facilities. The study assessed the current practices the current practices of a Container Freight Station in terms of stripping, releasing of cargo and stuffing. Furthermore, the study evaluated the warehousing practices in terms of reliability, security and flexibility. The respondents of thestudy are the personnel of a Container Freight Station and their clients. The findings revealed that in terms of flexibility the company is not capable to adapt to a change over a short period of time. It was recommended thatdispatching of products on time and assigning trucks on time should be their top priority and implement a concrete stuffing strategies and policy. It is one way to ensure company’s optimal flexibility to outsource or consolidate with another provider.