Getting to Know Warehouse Types and Functions in Logistics Industry

In the logistics industry, warehousing and transportation have a huge impact. The seamlessness and cost efficiency of these aspects play an important role in determining the price of the product before it reaches the consumer.

The strategic role of a warehouse and transportation even contributes significantly to the national economic growth. They can be compared to the circulatory system and arteries in the human body.

Data by the Central Bureau of Statistics (BPS) shows that throughout 2022, the transportation and warehousing sectors grew 19.87 percent, making it the sector with the highest growth compared to other sectors.

Warehouse Definition

So, what is a warehouse and what are its functions in the logistics industry? What are its roles in the business and economy landscapes?

A warehouse is generally a storage facility for raw materials, semi-finished products, and finished products (the latter particularly before being distributed to the market).

It plays an important role in supply chain management, including as a source of company inventory information.

The information facilitates stock monitoring, which includes:

Monitoring raw material required for production
Managing the available stock
Observing goods distribution to the market
Analyzing the level of product adoption by consumers
A warehouse is also crucial in marketing as a temporary storage for products awaiting distribution,
including those intended for export.

Main Functions of Warehouse

A Storage of Goods – Providing space for storing raw materials, semi-finished products, or finished products.

Consolidated Terminal – Managing the collection and delivery of goods from various sources.

Distribution Center – Becoming the strategic point for distributing the products to the market or customers.

Sorting Place – Sorting and dividing goods based on shipping destination.

Types of Warehouse

Warehouses can be categorized into several types based on their functions, including:

Raw Material Warehouse – It is used to store raw materials before the production process.

Working Process Storage – A place to store goods that are still in the production stage.

Finished Goods Warehouse – A warehouse for storing finished products before being distributed to the market.

Due to its crucial role in business operations, choosing the right warehousing service is important for businesspeople. Efficiency in warehouse management can increase productivity and ensure smooth distribution of goods.

SELOG Warehousing Services

If you are looking for a warehouse that meets quality standards, SELOG is the right choice. This business line of PT Serasi Autoraya (SERA), and a part of Astra Group, has been operating in the logistics industry for over 20 years.

SELOG provides comprehensive and end-to-end logistics services, from Trucking, Shipping Services, Freight Forwarding, Warehousing, and Project Cargo.

SELOG Warehousing Service is supported by Warehouse Management System (WMS) technology to make tracking goods easier, from inbound receiving and binning to picking.

Every SELOG’s services are also supported by the latest digital technology, including the Astra Fleet Management Solution (AstraFMS), which is not only convenient but also effective and efficient for businesses.

With its AstraFMS, SELOG provides businesses in Indonesia with IT-based comprehensive solutions for managing fleet vehicles.

For more information about SELOG’s services, visit www.selog.astra.co.id or contact (021) 26605333.

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