28 Sep Warehouse Management
SLP Assignment
Tridents cover page
A 2-page paper with APA citations (2- or 3-sentence introduction,
2-page body, and 2- or 3-sentence conclusion). Tables are not included in
page count.
The alphabetized reference list page in APA format
Appendices (pages vary based on size of screenshots)
Screenshot and paste property #1 information (include page hyperlink).
Screenshot and paste property #2 information (include page hyperlink).
Module 1 SLP Background Readings
1.5 Million Packages a Day: The Internet Brings Chaos to N.Y. Streets (2019)
This map shows how Amazons warehouses are rapidly expanding across the
country (2020)
What’s the Deal With Flexible Warehousing? (2019)
Warehouse Leasing Plummets Because Theres So Little New Space to Lease
(2019)
Amazons Ant-Size Competition in Designing the Warehouse of the Future
(2019)
Amazon Tests Cheap Warehouses to Make Cyber Monday Glitch-Free (2019)
Are Warehouses in the Inland Empire a Blessing or a Curse? (2020)
Selecting the location of a warehouse or distribution center is crucial and
depends on many factors, including proximity to transportation hubs, area
zoning, available workforce, and connection with the companys logistics
network. For this SLP, your task is to research an area that a company has
chosen for its distribution center for non-perishable items. NOTE: Select an
area in the U.S. with which you have familiarity.
Comparison of Two Choices: Location Summary
Provide an overview of the companys proposed distribution center:
size, type of product(s) to be accommodated (based on the scenario you are
creating).
Specify the chosen general location (based on the scenario you are
creating).
Provide pertinent Census data (dont copy tables); enter two
possible municipalities and county/counties into the search and the database
will list the most recent government data for each in tabular format.
Compare the choices.
The written portion of the section will be one-half page in length (tabular
data not included in page count).
Property Search
Look for two available properties: either vacant land, warehouse space, or a
building that can be converted to a warehouse/distribution facility in two
different cities in the chosen area. There are multiple companies that list
commercial properties. Use LoopNet or search commercial properties listing
and major real estate companies will have links for commercial property
listings.
Explain how each property matches requirements enumerated in the
first section.
Research the area and discuss proximity to applicable transportation
hubs (air, rail, port, highways).
This portion of the paper will be one-half page in length.
Municipality and Countys Economic Development
Go to each municipalitys official website and search for
incentives, programs, or tools available for new businesses. Explain what is
available to make the property appealing.
Go to each county website and search for incentives, programs, or
tools available for new businesses. Explain what is available to make the
property appealing.
This portion of the paper will be one-half page in length.
Location Choice
Based on the research, which property will work best for the
proposed distribution center?
This portion of the paper will be 1 page in length.
