Analysis of Factors and Development of a Storage Model: A Case Study of Ceramic Tile Warehouse

Abstract

This research aims to develop a model for storing ceramic tiles categorized as overstock items within a warehouse. These tiles are kept in storage to be sold to customers who require older tile designs for various purposes, such as home repairs. From the warehouse study, it was found that the primary issue lies in the complexity and redundancy of the operational processes. In the process of locating ceramic tiles stored on pallets, the procedure must be divided into two sub-steps. Specifically, if employees need to retrieve ceramic tiles located on the bottom-most pallet for customer sales, they must first remove the tiles stacked on top before accessing the bottom layer. This challenge arises because the warehouse stores overstock ceramic tiles, necessitating the stacking of different tile types in two layers to maximize the use of the five available storage shelves. To address these issues, the researcher applied can be achieved through the application of Space Optimization principle to reduce waste. After the improvement, one redundant step in the workflow was eliminated. Additionally, the storage capacity on the shelves was increased from 5 to 9 layers, enabling more efficient use of storage space. This adjustment not only allowed for greater storage capacity but also enhanced the convenience of warehouse operations for employees.