Warehouse Management and Inventory Control: 2nd Edition

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Warehouse Management and Inventory Control: 2nd Edition by Mamta Malik Rathee, Dr. Pushpa Rani

Warehouse Management and Inventory Control (Second Edition) by Mamta Malik Rathee and Dr. Pushpa Rani presents a comprehensive exploration of modern warehousing and inventory management in today’s technology-driven supply chain environment. The book highlights how warehouses have evolved from traditional storage facilities into strategic, technology-enabled hubs that balance supply and demand efficiently.

This revised edition integrates cutting-edge developments such as automation, Artificial Intelligence (AI), robotics, IoT, and ERP-based Warehouse Management Systems (WMS). It covers essential topics including material handling, inventory classification, EOQ, JIT, Lean Systems, Vendor Managed Inventory (VMI), and the role of 3PL and 4PL providers. Special emphasis is placed on safety, sustainability, and Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) to ensure operational excellence.

Through detailed explanations, analytical models, and case studies featuring global leaders like Amazon, Walmart, and Toyota as well as Indian organizations such as CWC and FCI, the book bridges theory and practice. Serving students, professionals, and policymakers alike, it offers both conceptual clarity and practical guidance for building efficient, resilient, and future-ready warehouse systems.

About the author (Mamta Malik Rathee)

Mrs. Mamta Malik Rathee holds a B.Sc. (Honors) and M.Sc. in Botany, along with a Bachelor of Education (B.Ed.), establishing a strong academic base in plant sciences. She is currently serving as an Executive (Technical) with the Central Warehousing Corporation (CWC) and has over six years of professional experience in the storage and handling of essential commodities. Combining her scientific knowledge with practical expertise, Mrs. Rathee contributes to warehousing standards, quality control, and operational efficiency. Her work reflects a thoughtful blend of academic insight and technical proficiency, supporting sustainable and efficient warehouse management practices. She has attended various conferences, workshops and published several research papers in reputed National and International Journals & Conference Proceeding.

About the author (Dr. Pushpa Rani)

Dr. Pushpa Rani, at present is working as HoD, Deptt of Business Administrative in World College of Technology and Management. She has Ph.D. in Management, MBA in Finance and Human Resource Management and M.Com. She has more than 17 years of Professional experience in educational institutes. She has expertise in Financial Management, HRM, Marketing & Project Management. She has attended various conferences and workshops of National/International repute. She has published 20 research papers in reputed National and International Journals & Conference Proceeding.