Warehousing Activities as a Component of Resilient Supply Chains. Management Processes and Digital Transformation

Abstract

The research examines warehousing activities as a critical component of modern logistics systems and a key factor in ensuring the resilience of supply chains under conditions of economic instability, global disruptions, and digital transformation. The main objective of the research is to analyse the theoretical foundations and management processes of warehousing activities at the enterprise level, as well as to determine their role in enhancing operational efficiency and adaptability within supply chains. The scope of the research covers the essence, functions, and classification of warehousing activities, as well as the process of their organisation and management. Special attention is paid to the analysis of warehouse operations, including receiving, storage, order picking, and distribution processes, as well as the role of warehouse systems in transforming material flows. The study also considers strategic decisions related to warehouse ownership, location, size, and system configuration. The research further explores the role of warehousing in building resilient and sustainable supply chains, particularly in the context of crisis conditions and increasing uncertainty. The importance of integrating modern logistics technologies, such as warehouse management systems (WMS), barcoding, radio frequency identification (RFID), and cross-docking, is emphasised as a means of improving efficiency, reducing costs, and enhancing flexibility. The methodological basis of the study includes a combination of general scientific and special research methods. These include analysis and synthesis for the generalisation of theoretical approaches, comparative analysis for evaluating different definitions and classifications of warehousing activities, and a systems approach for examining warehousing as an integral element of the logistics system. In addition, elements of process analysis are used to study the structure and sequence of warehouse operations. The results of the research demonstrate that effective management of warehousing activities contributes significantly to improving enterprise performance, optimising logistics costs, and increasing the overall resilience of supply chains. The findings highlight the need for enterprises to adopt modern technologies and integrated management approaches in order to remain competitive in a rapidly changing environment.