Skladovania

Skladovania is the Slovak term for the storage and handling of goods within a warehouse or distribution facility. In logistics and supply chain management, skladovanie encompasses the activities required to keep items safely and in the right condition from receipt through put-away, storage, picking, packing, and final dispatch. The objective is to ensure product availability while minimizing costs, losses, and lead times.

Facilities used for skladovania are designed to maximize space efficiency and control over conditions. This includes storage systems such as pallet racking, shelving, and bulk storage, as well as handling equipment like forklifts and conveyors. Information technologies, notably Warehouse Management Systems (WMS) and integration with ERP, support real-time visibility, inventory accuracy, and process automation. Emerging technologies such as barcodes, RFID, automation, and robotics increasingly influence skladovania by enabling faster put-away, accurate picking, and optimized slotting.

Core processes include receiving, put-away, storage, inventory control (including cycle counts), order picking, packing, and shipping. Inventory strategies often involve FIFO (first in, first out) or LIFO, fixed versus random (dynamic) placement, and safety stock planning to maintain service levels. Some goods require specialized storage conditions—temperature or humidity control, security, or hazardous materials handling.

Key performance indicators for skladovania cover inventory accuracy, order fill rate, throughput, dock-to-stock time, space utilization, and carrying costs. Challenges include demand variability, peak seasons, shrinkage, and regulatory compliance. Ongoing trends emphasize digitalization, expanded automation, and data-driven optimization to improve efficiency and resilience in the supply chain.