Warehouses may be as old as trading outposts in the olden days‎,‎ but warehousing has since evolved into a highly sophisticated operation that features prominently in the supply chain strategy‎.‎ Here at last is a timely and comprehensive guide for practitioners to the best practices in warehousing‎.‎ It provides insights for beginners in warehousing and is a good quick read for someone who wants to become familiar with the dynamics of this sector‎.‎ The Practitioner‎'‎s Definitive Guide‎:‎ Warehouse Practices provides comprehensive coverage of the operational and management issues faced by a warehouse manager‎.‎ The tips are very practical and the ‎"‎must‎-get‎-it‎-rights‎"‎ are clearly signposted‎.‎ It includes up‎-to‎-date information on the broad range of incentives for logistics providers and experts‎;‎ insights into the impact of Real Estate Investments Trusts ‎(‎REITs‎)‎ and other emerging trends on the warehousing scene‎.‎ The book includes topics such as‎:‎ Warehouse management systems Keeping score on warehouse performance Warehouse safety and security Automated Identification and Data Capture technologies Pricing and costing warehouse services Importance of warehouse to third‎-party logistics providers Storage system configurations Key considerations in warehouse design and layout Commissioned by the Singapore Logistics Association‎,‎ The Practitioner‎'‎s Definitive Guide‎:‎ Warehouse Practices is highly practical and easy to understand‎,‎ making it an ideal reference or textbook for the practitioner‎,‎ student and layperson‎.‎