### Lesson Plan: Electronic Warehousing (E-warehousing)
**Subject**: Store Keeping
**Grade Level**: Senior Secondary 3
**Duration**: 60 minutes
**Lesson Topic**: Electronic Warehousing (E-warehousing)
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#### **Learning Objectives:**
1. Define electronic warehousing (e-warehousing) and understand its importance in modern storekeeping.
2. Identify key components and technologies used in electronic warehousing.
3. Explain the advantages and challenges of implementing electronic warehousing systems.
4. Understand how electronic warehousing integrates with other supply chain processes.
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#### **Materials Needed:**
- Whiteboard and markers
- Projector and computer
- Access to internet and a digital presentation (e.g., PowerPoint)
- Handouts summarizing key concepts
- Example case studies or industry reports
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#### **Lesson Outline:**
**1. Introduction (10 minutes)**
- Greet the class and introduce the topic.
- Briefly discuss traditional warehousing and its evolution.
- Present the definition and concept of electronic warehousing (e-warehousing).
**2. Key Components of Electronic Warehousing (15 minutes)**
- Discuss the main components involved in e-warehousing:
- Warehouse Management System (WMS)
- Barcode and RFID technology
- Automated storage and retrieval systems (AS/RS)
- Inventory management software
- Show real-life examples or case studies highlighting the use of these technologies.
**3. Advantages and Challenges (15 minutes)**
- List and explain the advantages of electronic warehousing:
- Increased efficiency and accuracy
- Real-time inventory tracking and management
- Reduced labor costs and human error
- Better space utilization
- Discuss challenges and considerations:
- High initial setup costs
- Training and technical expertise required
- Data security and integration issues
- Engage the class in a discussion on how these challenges might be mitigated.
**4. Integration with Supply Chain Processes (10 minutes)**
- Explain how e-warehousing fits into the broader supply chain.
- Discuss the role of e-warehousing in:
- Order fulfillment
- Supply chain visibility and transparency
- Customer satisfaction
- Provide examples of companies successfully using e-warehousing.
**5. Class Activity (5 minutes)**
- Divide students into small groups and have each group discuss a specific aspect of e-warehousing.
- Each group will then share their findings with the class.
**6. Conclusion and Q&A (5 minutes)**
- Summarize the key points covered in the lesson.
- Open the floor for any questions or additional discussions.
- Provide handouts with a summary of the lesson and additional resources for further reading.
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#### **Assessment:**
- **Formative Assessment**: Observe student participation during discussions and group activities.
- **Summative Assessment**: Short quiz on key concepts covered in the lesson during the next class.
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#### **Homework:**
- Write a one-page essay on the potential future developments in electronic warehousing and their expected impact on storekeeping and supply chain management.
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This lesson plan is designed to ensure that students gain a comprehensive understanding of electronic warehousing, its components, benefits, and challenges, and how it fits into the modern supply chain.