Training Course: Advanced Warehouse Operations & Management

Learn how to control of the day-to-day operations of a warehouse, such as the shipping, receiving, put-away and picking of goods

REF: SC3170

DATES: 16 - 20 Sep 2024

CITY: Cape Town (South Africa)

FEE: 3700 £

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Introduction

This course has been specifically designed to develop the competency of personnel in the warehouse, inventory, and logistics functions of an organization by improving their skills, knowledge, and understanding. Productive management of the warehouse and inventory control function is essential to the dynamic support of an organization’s operations, they are vital to providing excellent customer service.

 

Course Objectives of Warehouse Operations & Management

  • Learn to Improve Performance in the Stores Function
  • Consider How to Utilize the Most Modern Inventory Techniques
  • Develop their skills in Managing Stores and Inventory Personnel
  • Master Techniques for Dealing with Operational Challenges
  • Plan for Export and Import Logistics

 

Warehouse Operations & Management Course Outlines

Day 1

The Principles of Warehouse Operation

  • Functions of a Modern Warehouse
  • Where Warehouses Fit in the Supply Chain
  • Streamlining the Flow of Material
  • Utilizing Warehouse Management Systems
  • Measuring Warehouse Performance
  • Effective Utilization of Bar Coding
  • Employing the Latest Technology

Day 2

Organising the Warehouse for Flow

Layout Options

  • Receiving Options
  • Storage Options
  • Picking / Assembly Options
  • Dispatching Options
  • Using the Floor and the Height Space
  • Organising for Flow

Methods and Equipment

  • Selecting Fork Lift Trucks
  • Selecting Racking
  • Warehouse Structures
  • Loading Bays
  • Implications for Warehouse Layouts
  • Operational Timings and Planning

Day 3

Managing the Spares and Inventory Control Function

  • The Function of Stock and Spares
  • Utilizing Consignment Inventory
  • Moving to Supplier Managed Inventory
  • Lessons from the Japanese - Just in Time Inventory
  • Reducing Excess and Obsolete Inventory
  • Measuring Inventory Management Performance

Day 4

Inventory, Analysis, and Product Classification

  • Effective Strategies for Inventory Management
  • Inventory Accuracy and Control
  • Handling WIP (Work-In-Progress) Inventory
  • Three-dimensional Inventory Classification and Segmentation (ABC)
  • Using Inventory Classification to Drive Efficiency
  • Replenishment Methods and Strategies

Day 5

Export and Import Logistics Management

  • Managing the Export and Import Function
  • Using Tools for Export
  • Customs
  • Understanding Export Customers’ Requirements
  • Consideration of Lead Time in Imports
  • Methods of Transport

 

Training Course: Advanced Warehouse Operations & Management

Learn how to control of the day-to-day operations of a warehouse, such as the shipping, receiving, put-away and picking of goods

REF: SC3170

DATES: 16 - 20 Sep 2024

CITY: Cape Town (South Africa)

FEE: 3700 £

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