Advanced Warehouse Operations & Management

Introduction

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