Course description
Warehouse management is a complex and multifaceted field, which concerns the supervision of all activities and processes in a warehouse setting. One of the most important functions in wider supply chain operations, warehouse management oversees logistics, inventory management, asset tracking and so much more besides.
For every business that requires a warehouse to operate, the role of the warehouse manager is one of limitless value and importance.
Excellence In Warehouse Management and Operation Training course is specifically designed to equip delegates with an in-depth understanding of warehouse operations and best practices.
Upcoming start dates
Upcoming start dates
Suitability - Who should attend?
Excellence In Warehouse Management and Operation Training course, is ideal for:
- Managers from operations/process, maintenance and the supply chain.
- Warehouse operations
- Customer service
- Record accuracy
- Staff relations
- Safety management
- Warehouse auditing
Outcome / Qualification etc.
At the end of the Excellence In Warehouse Management and Operation training course, you should be able to:
- The main function of warehouses in today’s modern business structure
- The equipment found in warehouses and how technology supports it
- The processes often used in warehouses for maximum flow
- State the primary objectives of a warehouse.
- State why criteria for assessing warehouse is important.
- Understand the objectives of inventory management
- Start ABC inventory control & analysis.
- Comprehend inventory’s role in service organisations.
Training Course Content
Day 1
The Role of Warehousing and Stores
- Warehousing and the supply chain.
- Training topics.
- Definitions.
- Strategic aspects of warehousing.
- Customers.
- The value chains.
- Warehouse location.
- Modern warehouse operations.
- World-class warehousing.
- Conclusion.
Day 2
Inventory, Stock Analysis and Classifying Products
- Product classification.
- Demand analysis.
- ABC analysis.
- Product coding.
- Product handling groups.
- Inventory management: why hold stock?
- Inventory costs and service.
- Lead time.
- Demand forecasting.
- Inventory and statistics.
- How much stock should be held?
- Replenishment methods.
- Questions about inventory.
Stock Control
- Stock inaccuracy.
- Continuous or periodic stock checking.
- Stock control.
- Security and preventing loss.
- Information security.
- Training topics.
Day 3
The Warehouse and Operational Principles
- Warehouse structure.
- Warehouse operations.
- Receiving.
- Location methods in the warehouse.
- Picking options.
- Customer orders.
- Methods of picking.
- Dispatching activity.
- Organizing for flow.
Equipment
- Fork-lift trucks.
- Racking/shelving.
- The aisle width decision.
Day 4
Warehouse Information Communications Technology
- Importance of information.
- Decision-making and ICT.
- Improvements with ICT.
- Warehouse ICT applications.
- Systems implementation.
Regulations
- Health and safety at work.
- Management of health and safety.
- Health and safety arrangements.
- Warehouse health and safety risks.
- Risk assessments.
- Fork-lift trucks: health and safety.
Productivity, Cost and Service
- Framework for analysis.
- Key costs.
- Key productivity drivers.
- Basic improvements.
- Understanding productivity.
- Determining pricing and charging.
- Customer service.
- Added value.
- Warehouse layout.
- Training topics.
Day 5
Outsourcing
- Users’ views of third parties and the marketplace.
- Selecting third parties.
- Training topics.
People Management
- Company culture.
- Management.
- Work objectives and performance.
- Motivating people.
- Empowering.
- Teams.
- Communication.
- Managing change.
- Warehouse picking operatives.
- Training topics.
Developments and Trends
- Supply chain impacts on stores and warehousing.
- Global logistics.
- Reverse logistics and customer returns.
- Risk.
- Roads.
- Legislation.
- Technology.
- People development.
- Political influences.
- The supply chains.
- Warehouse aims/ideals.
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