02 — Capability · BC-650.50
Warehouse Resource Management
Run the warehouse as an operation — its space, people, equipment and processes — so capacity is known, labor is productive and the building stays safe and compliant.
- Warehouse Management
- DC Operations Management
In scope
- Space and capacity planning
- Labor planning and productivity standards
- Material handling equipment and automation
- Warehouse process standards and audits
Out of scope
- Building lease and utilities and facilities upkeep (see BC-370)
- Workplace safety program (see BC-810)
Decomposes into · 4
- BC-650.50.10Space & Capacity PlanningKnow how full each building is by zone and type, and plan layout changes or overflow before the aisles fill.
- BC-650.50.20Warehouse Labor ManagementPlan shifts to the forecast workload, measure productivity against engineered standards and balance people across functions during the day.
- BC-650.50.30Handling Equipment & AutomationOperate and plan the forklifts, conveyors, sorters and robots the warehouse depends on, with their maintenance handled under asset management.
- BC-650.50.40Warehouse Process StandardsDefine the standard way each warehouse task is done, audit adherence and change the standard rather than tolerating workarounds.