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RISK MA
Identify the Product

Identification of the stock items is one of the most important factors in a warehouse.
The product labelling at both the location and on the packages identifies items of stock.

The label may contain:
 Product code

 Location

 Description of the stock item including such factors as its size, colour and packaging type
 Bar code to automatically record the item identification (if bar code readers are used)

 Received by date.

Stock Location
Stock is stored in many different areas of a warehouse. Similar types of items are often stored close
to one another.

Most warehouses are planned so that finding and picking stock can be completed as easily and
efficiently as possible. Good warehouse layout will also ensure that dispatching of orders and
replenishing of stock levels will also be done efficiently.

Warehouses can be divided into zones based on how quickly the stock moves through the
warehouse. Items that are regularly picked may be in a fast-moving zone while infrequently required
items are in a slow-moving zone.

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