Published on: May 2026
“WAREHOUSE OPERATIONS AND COST CONTROL”
Rinthiya.K
Dr.Dhaneesh.V
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Abstract
This project journal focuses on the study of Warehouse Management with special emphasis on warehouse operations and cost control techniques used in modern organizations. Warehousing plays a vital role in the supply chain by ensuring the proper storage, handling, movement, and distribution of goods. Efficient warehouse operations help organizations improve productivity, reduce delays, maintain inventory accuracy, and satisfy customer demands.
The main objective of this project is to analyze various warehouse activities such as receiving, storage, inventory management, material handling, order picking, packaging, and dispatching, along with the methods used to control operational costs. The study also examines how poor warehouse management can increase expenses related to labor, inventory holding, transportation, damages, and space utilization.
How to Cite this Paper
Rinthiya.K, (2026). “Warehouse Operations And Cost Control”. International Journal of Creative and Open Research in Engineering and Management, <i>02</i>(05). https://doi.org/10.55041/ijcope.v2i5.865
Rinthiya.K, . "“Warehouse Operations And Cost Control”." International Journal of Creative and Open Research in Engineering and Management, vol. 02, no. 05, 2026, pp. . doi:https://doi.org/10.55041/ijcope.v2i5.865.
Rinthiya.K, . "“Warehouse Operations And Cost Control”." International Journal of Creative and Open Research in Engineering and Management 02, no. 05 (2026). https://doi.org/https://doi.org/10.55041/ijcope.v2i5.865.
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- •Published on: May 31 2026
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