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Practical handbook of warehousing

by Kenneth B. Ackerman

All the information in this edition has been updated and six new chapters have been added in keeping with the emerging procedures and technologies in the industry. Designed as an easy-to-use reference, the book includes a complete index to facilitate research of topics. A key topic featured in this edition is the critical role that humans play in the management of a warehouse, including a new chapter on improving employee performance. The Practical Handbook of Warehousing, 4th edition, has been designed to serve as a management reference for anyone involved in operating, using, constructing, or trading in industrial warehouses. More specifically, it is an essential handbook for warehouse managers and logistics administrators and a useful learning tool for students in these fields.

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