What is the importance of raw material and finished product storage?
Using SMI's warehouses to store raw materials and finished products is vital to ensure a constant supply and avoid interruptions in production. Our facilities optimize inventory management and allow quick adaptation to changes in demand, while our team offers personalized attention to meet your storage needs.
Process
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Receipt of goods:
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Verification of the purchase order and its correspondence with the delivery.
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Visual inspection of the products received to detect possible damages or irregularities.
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Registration of products in the inventory system.
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Labeling and classification of products according to their nature and characteristics.
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Storage:
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Identification of suitable storage areas according to product requirements.
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Physical organization of products in the warehouse, following principles such as FIFO (First In, First Out) to ensure proper rotation.
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Use of identification systems, such as barcodes or RFID tags, to facilitate product location and retrieval.
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Maintenance of appropriate environmental conditions, such as temperature and humidity.
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Inventory control:
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Conducting periodic inventories to verify the physical quantity of products compared to system records.
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Updating inventory records in the system, including adjustments for differences found during counting.
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Analyzing discrepancies between physical inventory and records to identify possible causes, such as data entry errors or loss due to theft or damage.
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Order management and dispatch:
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Receipt of customer orders and verification of their availability in inventory.
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Preparation of the requested products, ensuring the correct quantity and quality.
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Proper packaging and labeling of products for transportation.
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Coordination with logistics companies for the dispatch and delivery of products in due time and form.
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Expiration and obsolescence control:
Monitoring of expiration date of products in inventory.
Implementation of rotation and promotion strategies for products close to their expiration date.
Identification and proper handling of obsolete products or products at risk of expiration.
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Reporting and analysis:
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Periodic reporting on inventory status, including stock levels, turnover, and shrinkage.
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Data analysis to identify trends, opportunities for improvement and optimization of inventory control processes.
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Recommendation of corrective and preventive actions to optimize inventory management and reduce operating costs.
