Assignment:
Prepare a 700 to 1,050 word paper defining warehousing and discussing its strategic role within the logistics system.
- Discuss the role of warehousing in a logistics system.
- Differentiate between the different warehouse types and explain the aspects of each one of the warehouse types.
- Identify why a company or industry would benefit from using one warehouse type in contrast to another warehouse type.
- Investigate a warehouse management system (WMS) on the Internet. Identify the benefits WMS has on a warehouse operation.
Format your paper consistent with APA guidelines.