A STUDY ON WAREHOUSE LAYOUT AND SPACE UTILIZATION
warehouse operations. In today’s competitive logistics and supply chain environment, effective warehouse management is essential for ensuring smooth movement of goods,
minimizing operational costs, and enhancing customer satisfaction. This study focuses on analyzing the warehouse layout and space utilization practices followed in Krishna
Warehouse, Tiruchirappalli.
The main objective of the study is to understand the existing warehouse layout system, evaluate the effectiveness of space utilization, identify challenges faced in storage
management, and suggest measures for improving warehouse efficiency. The study also examines how warehouse layout influences inventory management, material flow, labor productivity, and operational performance.
The research is based on both primary and secondary data. Primary data were collected through direct observation, interaction with warehouse employees, and structured
questionnaires. Secondary data were collected from journals, books, company records, websites, and previous research studies related to warehouse management and logistics.
The findings of the study reveal that proper warehouse layout and efficient utilization of
available storage space improve inventory control, reduce material handling costs, minimize delays, and increase operational productivity. The study concludes that implementing
systematic storage practices, adopting advanced warehouse technologies, and improving
layout planning can significantly enhance warehouse performance and organizational growth.
H.Natarajan, (2026). A STUDY ON WAREHOUSE LAYOUT AND SPACE UTILIZATION. International Journal of Science, Strategic Management and Technology, 02(05). https://doi.org/10.55041/ijsmt.v2i5.521
H.Natarajan, . "A STUDY ON WAREHOUSE LAYOUT AND SPACE UTILIZATION." International Journal of Science, Strategic Management and Technology, vol. 02, no. 05, 2026, pp. . doi:https://doi.org/10.55041/ijsmt.v2i5.521.
H.Natarajan, . "A STUDY ON WAREHOUSE LAYOUT AND SPACE UTILIZATION." International Journal of Science, Strategic Management and Technology 02, no. 05 (2026). https://doi.org/https://doi.org/10.55041/ijsmt.v2i5.521.
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