Storage

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Reasons for storage

to reduce transportation – production cost
to coordinate supply and demand
to assist in production process
to assist in the marketing process

Functions

Inventory holding (storage)
- Holding
- Consolidation
- Break Bulk
- Mixing
Material handling

Loading and unloading
Movement to and from storage
Order filling

Storage Alternatives

Ownership
Rental
Lease
Store in transit

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