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

Organizing 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.