Plastics : An overview of plastics logistics

Raw Material Logistics:

Supplier Management:

• Vendor selection
• Quality certification
• Price negotiation
• Delivery scheduling

Order Planning:

• Quantity determination
• Timing optimization
• Cost management

Transportation:

• Mode selection
• Route optimization
• Cost efficiency

Reception:

• Quality inspection
• Documentation
• Unloading

Storage:

• Location assignment
• Condition monitoring
• Access control

Warehouse Management:

Inventory Control:

• Stock levels
• Reorder points
• Safety stock

Material Handling:

• Equipment selection
• Movement optimization
• Safety procedures

Storage Conditions:

• Temperature control
• Humidity monitoring
• Contamination prevention

FIFO Management:

• Rotation control
• Age monitoring
• Usage tracking

Stock Tracking:

• System updates
• Location management
• Inventory accuracy

Production Planning:

Demand Planning:

• Forecast analysis
• Production requirements
• Capacity planning

Material Release:

• Production orders
• Batch tracking
• Quality checks

Production Schedule:

• Timeline management
• Resource allocation
• Efficiency optimization

WIP Management:

• Progress tracking
• Storage optimization
• Flow control

Finished Goods:

Product Storage:

• Location management
• Condition monitoring
• Access control

Packaging:

• Material selection
• Protection requirements
• Cost optimization

Labeling:

• Product identification
• Traceability
• Compliance

Quality Check:

• Final inspection
• Documentation
• Approval process

Shipping:

• Transport arrangement
• Documentation
• Delivery tracking

Key Considerations:

Cost Management:

• Transportation costs
• Storage costs
• Handling costs
• Insurance costs
• Documentation costs

Quality Control:

• Material specifications
• Storage conditions
• Handling procedures
• Documentation requirements
• Inspection protocols

Efficiency Metrics:

• Inventory turnover
• Storage utilization
• Order accuracy
• Delivery performance
• Cost per unit

Risk Management:

• Supply chain disruption
• Quality issues
• Storage problems
• Transportation delays
• Documentation errors

Technology Integration:

• Warehouse management systems
• Track and trace
• Inventory control
• Documentation management
• Performance monitoring