SUMMER INTRNSHIP

PROJECT REPORT
ON

WAREHOUSING & DISTRIBUTION

BY
VIVEK SINGH

FOSTIIMA Business School

ORGANISATIONAL PROFILE

PROFILE
Logistics Plus (LP) was established in 1996 in Erie, Pennsylvania. Logistics Plus has more than 200 customers, managing over $300 million in global freight for small, medium, and large sized companies. Today, Logistics Plus is a global company with over 150 employees worldwide and offices in ten countries.

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LP specializes on 3 PL and 4 PL model for global sourcing support for MNCs Logistics Plus offers professional logistics services, relieving companies of the responsibility of performing these services themselves. Logistics Plus provide transportation, warehousing, pool distribution, management consulting, logistics optimization, freight forwarding, transportation management, rate negotiations, cost evaluations, and contract management services.

Why Logistics Plus (LP)?

Customer Intimacy in a service excellent company Solutions beyond rates Differentiation is long term & sustainable Embed in customers order cycle

DEFINITION
The process of planning, implementing and controlling the efficient, cost-effective flow of raw materials, in-process inventory, finished goods and related information from the point of origin to the point of consumption for the purpose of conforming to customer requirements". The "+" in Logistics Plus is doing all those extra things that make the above possible.

SATISFIED CUSTOMERS
Logistics+ has helped saved millions of dollars to companies over the past 5 years. It is our dedication, experience and knowledge that have led to many prestigious awards such as the GE Corporate Best Practice. Whether it be through our Global Logistics Management teams of onsite coordinators, or through our warehousing, tariff and special project rates, there is nothing that we cannot do to help you save time, money and headaches.

GE Transportation Systems

CUSTOMERS IN INDIA
GE Aero Derivatives-SINGAPORE.

GE Industrial systems.
GE Thermometrics. GE Motors INDIA ltd. GE Transportation systems. GE Power Corp. GE Lighting. Su Kam Power Systems Ltd VWR International

Marubeni India Pvt Ltd

Contd Hero Honda Motorcycles.

Atlas cycles.
BRANDS caravan(cross border logistics and domestic distribution of American ,French & Italian wine brands). Delhi Metro Rail Corporation. Mahindra Composites Ltd. Pitti Laminations Ltd.

Precision Hydraulics.
Texmo Industries. S & V Industries.

Logistics+ International Presence

GLOBAL PRESENCE

LOGISTICS PLUS GLOBAL OPERATIONS - India OFFERS

In-house Training to Exporters, Importers & Logistics/Air Cargo/Sea Cargo-Service Providers/CHAs in - Freight Forwarding (Air & Sea) - Logistics Management - Documentation & Procedures - Transportation Systems - Warehousing

LOGISTICS PLUS GLOBAL OPERATIONS

Managing the movement of our customers' products from their many suppliers around the world has given Logistics Plus the experience, contacts and ability to successfully manage your worldwide transportation needs Whether from Western or Central Europe, the Pacific Rim, South America or Africa, via ocean, land or air. Our international experts can help your business improve costs, efficiencies and delivery times to or from anywhere on earth. OUR PRESENCE AFRICA

ASIA
AUSTRALIA EUROPE NORTH AMERICA SOUTH AMERICA

RECOMENDATION & MILITRY SUPPORT DIVIVSON

Logistics Plus has the knowledge, experience, and relationships to manage your freight from any location to the Middle East, including Iraq and Afghanistan . We specialize in logistics in the Middle Eastern region and the process of rebuilding Iraq and Afghanistan

Logistics Plus is a preferred Supply Chain Logistics provider to a number of Reconstruction Prime Vendors as well as the Iraq PCO. Logistics Plus was also a preferred logistics company of the Coalition Provisional Authority during the early reconstruction Our newly opened offices in Shanghai, China; Jakarta, Indonesia; and India (Bangalore, Delhi, Mumbai, and Chennai) provide excellent and friendly service throughout Asia. We are with you every step of the way, north to south, east to west.

Logistics Plus International (LPI) serves all the companys worldwide Shipping needs. we are able to provide complete management for international shipments. Some of the services that Logistics Plus International can provide include: 3PL Consulting Lower freight rates Import and export services Door-to-door routings Third-country routings Intermodal shipping options

Contd LCL consolidations Supply chain management solutions Net landed-cost analysis Warehousing and inventory management Freight bill audit and payment Same day pickup, packaging, and direct ship Small package service and support

Letter of credit negotiation

Freight claim assistance Bill-backs for supplier errors

WAREHOUSE LAY OUT

Receipt & Inspection area Specially Designated areas/group locations for vendors/product type plan approved by Excise Racked/Non racked Storage Staging & Dispatch areas

Security, Internet & Temperature Controlled

Logistics Plus Corporate Headquarters Erie Union Station 1406 Peach Street Erie, PA 16501 Phone: 866 LOG PLUS Fax: 814-461-7625 Email : information@logisticsplus.net

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WAREHOUSING

A warehouse is a commercial building for storge of goods.

Warehouses are used by manufacturers, importers, exporters wholesalers, transport businesses, customs, etc.
They are usually large plain buildings in industrial areas of cities and towns.

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Warehousing is an integral part of any logistics system. The warehouse is a link between producer and customer.

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TYPES OF WAREHOUSES
1. PRIVATE WAREHOUSING

2. PUBLIC WAREHOUSING
3. CONTRACT WAREHOUSING

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1. PRIVATE WAREHOUSING
A firm producing or owning the goods owns private warehouses. The goods are stored until they are delivered to a retail outlet or sold. Potential advantage of using a private warehouse is the ability to maintain physical control over the facility, which allows mangers to address loss, damage, and theft. When not in use they can rent it out.

2. PUBLIC WAREHOUSING
A public warehouse rents space to individuals or firm needing storage, some provide wide array of services including packaging, labeling, testing, inventory, maintenance, local delivery, data processing and pricing.

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3. CONTRACT WAREHOUSING
Contract warehousing is a specialized form of public warehousing. In addition to warehousing activities such warehousing provides a combination of integrated logistics services. Thus allowing the leasing firm to concentrate on its specialty. They provide customized services, eg. Value Added Services.

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Further it can be divided into :

AGRICULTURAL WAREHOUSE
BONDED WAREHOUSE BUFFER STORAGE WAREHOUSE

COLD STORAGE
DISTRIBUTION WAREHOUSE EXPORT AND IMPORT WAREHOUSING FIELD WAREHOUSE

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FUNCTIONS OF WAREHOUSE
Receive the Material Store the Material properly Mixing of material Remove the material when required Deliver the material to right place Keep the records perfectly in discipline Packaging and waiting for order Maintaining good housekeeping

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Keep proper control Manage the people in perfect discipline Avoid keeping surplus material Verification of stocks at regular interval Arranging transport

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ADVANTAGES OF WAREHOUSING
Protection and Preservation of goods Regular flow of goods Continuity in production Convenient location Easy handling Useful for small businessmen Creation of employment Facilitates sale of goods

Availability of finance

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WAREHOUSE LOCATION
1. Market-positioned warehouses 2. Manufacturing-Positioned Warehouses 3. Intermediately-Positioned Warehouses

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AN IDLE WAREHOUSE LOCATION HAS FOLLOWING CHARACTERSTICS

It protects the stocks against ground moisture, rain, objectionable odours, insects, rodents, birds, poultry, cattle, thieves, wind, fire, etc It provides the necessary facilities for manual and mechanical operations, inspection, disinfection, cleaning, reconditioning, packaging, etc. of the commodities. It is an economic unit, close to the market or railway siding with adequate covered platforms and connected by good motorable roads. It offers the necessary amenities, such as water for drinking and firefighting, office and residential accommodation, etc.

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As far as possible, it is located away from grain mandies, grocery or shopping centres, grain fields, garbage dumping grounds, sewerage tanks and disposal plants, dairies, poultry farms, tanneries, factories, because their close proximity is detrimental to healthy storage facilities. Within a given general areas chosen for a warehouse, the choice of a particular site depends on access, availability of transportation to and out of the site, are its proximity to major customers. The site is not cut off from any part of the total service area by a river or other geographic barriers

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CAPACITY OF WAREHOUSE
The term capacity of a warehouse refers to the overall cubic content of the warehouse building, as well as the length, width, and height. The volume content of a warehouse building is affected by a number of factors. Some of these are enumerated below: Type of material to be handled Handling system to be used Stock layout arrangements Dock requirements Local building codes Office area required.

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WAREHOUSE TOOLS
Pallet Jacks Hand Trucks Stock Carts Rolling Ladders Banding Dispensers Banding Cutters Banding Crimpers Pry Bars Stretchwrap Dispensers Tape Dispensers Pocket Calculators Clip Boards Razor Knives and Blades Markers, Pens, etc

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CLEANING TOOLS
Brooms Dust Pans Mops Trash Containers

SAFETY ITEMS
Safety Glasses Dust Masks Gloves Aprons Respirators Hard Hats Wheel Chocks

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SIZE OF WAREHOUSE
Many factors influence how large a warehouse should be. First it is necessary to define how size is measured. In general, size can be defined in terms of square footage or cubic space Some of the most important factors affecting the size of warehouse are: 1. Customer service levels 2. Size of market 3. Number of products marketed 4. Size of the product 5. Material handling system used 6. Production lead time 7. Office area in warehouse 8. Types of racks and shelves used

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WAREHOUSE SECURITY
The hazards for the goods stored in a warehouse are of the following nature: Theft and house breaking. Fire. Floods. Riots and civil commotion. Moisture, insects and rodents.

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Though goods are generally insured against all these risks, except the last one, it is nevertheless advisable to take adequate precautions to protect them. For this purpose, the following measures are undertaken

1. Location & Structural Unity

2. Internal Security A warehouse is also located away from dumping grounds, garbage pits, etc., to ensure that insects which normally breed in such places, do not damage the goods in warehouse.

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BENEFITS
Increase storage capacity. Increase system throughout due to their continuous and tireless use. Reduce the labour costs. Product quality is improved with the elimination of human error. Identify parts based on bar codes. Offer higher return on investment. Better capability than standard inventory control systems.

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SERVICES / TECHNOLOGY USED IN WAREHOUSING
Bar Codes Electronic Data Interchange (EDI) First In First Out (FIFO) Just In Time (JIT) Last In First Out (LIFO) Scan-Based Trading (SBT)

Vendor Managed Inventory (VMI)

Warehouse Management Systems (WMS) RFID (Radio Frequency Identification)

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W/H VISITS COMPANY
DB SCHENKER (w/h) DAIKIN AC (w/h)

PERSONAL MET
Mr.Shivkumar(Asst. Manager) & Mr.Sundaram(Reg.Manager) Mr. Kuriya Kose (w/h Manager)

PLACE
Madhavaram

STATUS
Visited (08/07/08) Visited (16/07/08) Visited (17/07/08) Visited (21/07/08)

Madhavaram Kattupakkam Madhavaram

TAKE SOLUTION Mr. V. Sarath Babu (w/h) (w/h Manager) CENTRAL WAREHOUSING CORPORATION Mr. M. Natramil(Manager) Mr. V. Rajshekhar (Storage & inspection incharge)

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IAL CONTAINER LINE SANCO TRANS LTD. ALLCARGO LOGISTICS LTD. OM LOGISTICS OM LOGISTICS PANASONIC W/H

Mr. Shree Krishna (Manager) Mr. M. Sayeeraman (DGM) Mr. M. Ramesh (GM) Mr. Rajesh Kumar (Branch incharge) Mr. Mahajan (Manager) Mr. Raja

Amjinkarai Thiruvottiyur Thiruvottiyur Ambattur Kattupakkam Kattupakkam

Visited (22/07/08) Visited (23/07/08) Visited (23/07/08) Visited (25/07/08) Visited (28/07/08) Visited (08/08/08)

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QUESTIONNAIRE
INFRASTRUCURE
1.How many warehouses are operated by your company? 1-5 5-10 10-15 Above 2. What is the total capacity of warehouse your company have? Under 10,000 square feet 10,000-25,000 square feet 25,000-50,000 square feet 50,000-1,00,000 square feet 1,00,000 & above

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3. What are the dimensions of the containers? 20 std 40 std 40 high 45 high 40 high cube 20 collapsible 40 fixed corner 40 open-end 20 open-top 40 open-top All 4. What is the average turn around time for a container? 1-3 hrs 4-6 hrs Above 6

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5. How many containers at a time you can handle in the warehouse? 0-5 6-10 11-15 Above 6. How many ramps do you have? Loading Unloading

7. Are there any specialized handling requirements of the containers?

Bar-coding Garment on hanger Labeling Pallet jack Pick n pack

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8. Do you have reefer container handling & storing facility?
Yes No 9. Is there a cold storage facility? If so, what is the capacity? Less than 3000 square feet 3000-5000 square feet Above 5000 square feet 10. What are the equipments used to handle cargo at your warehouse? Forklifts FLT/EFLT Cranes - 35ton 45ton High stackers

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11. How many forklifts? 1-3 4-6 Above 6 12. What is the capacity of forklifts? Fork trucks Motorized-drive forklifts Manual drive forklifts Stand-up rider forklifts Sit-down rider Reach forklifts

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SERVICES
1. Which of the following describe your business? 3PL 4PL Distributor (B to B) Distributor (B to C) Internet Retailer Others 2. How long your company been in the business activities? 1-3 years 3-5 years 5-7 years Above

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3. Services your company offers? Transportation Custom clearance Destuffing Repacking Secondary distribution Local deliveries Others 4. What type of packages do you handle? Boxes Crates Drums Pallets Skids Others

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MANAGEMENT
1. What type of marketing your company follows? Reactive marketing Accountable marketing Proactive marketing Partnership marketing 2. Where does your company stand in the market? Market leader Market challenger Market follower Niche marketing

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SERVICES:-

Just In Time (JIT) Direct On Line Deliveries (DOL) Combination of JIT & DOL Bonded & Non Bonded Warehousing Bar coding First In First Out (FIFO) Last In Last Out (LIFO) Scan Based Trading (SBT) Kitting / Bundling services Vendor Managed Inventory (VMI) Six Sigma Kanban Customer Relationship Management (CRM)

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