Functions of the logistics department in goods management

The function of the logistics department is a core element in the supply chain, ensuring that goods are managed effectively from warehousing to distribution. The logistics department is responsible for receiving, storing, and discharging goods, acting as a bridge between various departments within the enterprise. Naltako, specializing in providing forklift ramps, offers solutions to optimize warehouse management. The article below will analyze in detail the functions of the logistics department and how Naltako supports these operations.

What are the main functions of the logistics department in an enterprise?

The logistics department performs essential warehousing functions:

• Receiving goods: Checking quality and quantity from suppliers, using hydraulic hand pallet trucks for quick unloading.
• Storage and preservation: Arranging goods in raw material or finished product warehouses, ensuring no damage occurs.
• Inventory management: Monitoring stock through inventory reports, maintaining optimal inventory levels.
• Import and export of goods: Ensuring the timely movement of goods, coordinating with the transport department and the sales department.

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Specific tasks of the logistics department at Naltako

The logistics department at Naltako performs the following tasks:

• Periodic inventory audit: Reconciling data from goods received notes and delivery notes with actual stock, usually 1-2 times/month at the Ha Dong warehouse.
• Manpower coordination: Assigning logistics staff to operate freight elevators and handling equipment.
• Internal transportation: Using forklift ramps to move goods between warehouse areas.
• Multi-department coordination: Working with the purchasing department for raw materials and the sales department for shipping goods as requested.

How to manage logistics more effectively?

To manage logistics effectively, it is necessary to:

• Monitor inventory levels: Use a Warehouse Management System (WMS) to update inventory reports in real-time.
• Apply technology: Warehouse automation with barcode scanners and transport robots helps reduce errors by 25%.
• Optimize space: Use freight elevators to stack goods on high shelves, saving floor space.
• Personnel training: Enhance inventory management skills for logistics staff.

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What does the daily work of a logistics employee involve?

Logistics employees perform daily tasks:

• Goods inspection: Verifying quantity and quality when receiving from suppliers, using scissor lifts to access goods at height.
• Reporting: Updating goods received notes and delivery notes into inventory reports.
• Equipment operation: Using tilters to handle bulk goods or mini cranes for heavy items.
• Goods preservation: Ensuring goods in the finished product warehouse are not damaged.

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Necessary skills and tools for the logistics department

The logistics department requires specific skills and tools:

• Inventory management skills: Accurately monitoring inventory levels using ERP systems.
• Organizational skills: Arranging goods scientifically to optimize warehouse space.
• Support tools: Warehouse Management Systems (WMS) to automate processes; scissor lifts for working at height; mini cranes for heavy goods.
• Occupational safety: Complying with regulations when operating loading and unloading equipment.

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