While warehousing may seem simple since it mainly involves leaving products in storage, there are a number of processes involved to ensure it’s done efficiently and inventory can be moved in and out quickly, including:

• Capacity planning – Space is the key resource. Therefore, when a shipment of products is expected, staff need to plan for where the products are going to be stored to make the most efficient use of the space.
• Receiving inbound shipments – When products arrive at the warehouse, staff will need to receive the items and carefully move them to a staging area for processing.
• Tracking inventory – As items flow in and out of the warehouse, they need to be registered in the warehouse inventory management system to ensure administrators can track what’s currently in inventory and plan for future changes.
• Storing Products –  After products have been received and processed, they need to be stored. This can involve putting the products in bins and pallets and then using moving equipment to transport them to their appropriate storage space.
• Retrieving and Outbound Shipping –  Finally, when products need to go out of the warehouse for shipment, staff needs to retrieve, process, package, load them, and then release them from inventory to allow space for new inbound products.