Assignment task: Supply Chain Management
Please read through the question, research and answer accurately
Case Study:
Element Juice is a fictional South African apple juice producer. It has a large central warehouse attached to its bottling plant. The warehouse:
- Receives and stores empty bottles produced by an outsourced partner; and
- Temporarily stores filled bottles of juice before picking them for bulk shipments to international and local customers and break-bulk facilities.
Due to an increase in production and international shipping, Element Juice needs to improve its warehouse's efficiency and effectiveness. As its supply chain manager, you have been made responsible for the improvements.
QUESTION 1 (200 CHARACTERS)
Which warehouse management systems would you implement in the Element Juice warehouse to run it as effectively as possible? Your response should address the following:
- Which picking method would you implement in the warehouse, and why?
- How would you optimize this picking method for productivity?
Which safety measures would you implement in the warehouse to align with the picking method you chose, and why? Include at least two measures. (200 CHARACTERS)
Please stick to the word count.