The role of the warehouse has changed from simple stock-keeping to one that is featured prominently as an important part of the supply chain strategy. It has become more challenging to manage a warehouse given the demands for shorter lead time to operating at the lowest possible cost. Managing a world-class warehouse is now recognized as a potentially major source of competitive advantage as opposed to just another source of cost before product reaches the customer. To achieve this competitive advantage, it is important to choose the right type of operation, processes and equipment, and then understand and continuously improve performance through appropriate measures and controls. This course investigates warehouse functions, processes, organization and operations. We review an analysis of warehouse location, operation, management, controls, procedures, finance, security, cargo/materials handling, and productivity.
By the end of this course delegates will be able to:
Introduction to Warehousing Management
Role of the Warehouse in the Supply Chain
The ABC Classification
Organizing the Storage and Material Handling
New Warehouse Technologies
Dealing with People-Related Warehousing Problems
Safety in the Warehouse
Productivity in the Warehouse
Warehouse Planning
Audit of a Warehouse
Storekeepers, Senior Storekeepers, Purchasers, Buyers, Materials & Inspection Engineers, Materials Inspectors, Stores Supervisors, individuals who have a stake in the Supply Chain and all Logistics, Materials, Inventory, Stock, Warehouse and Distribution Professionals. It will also help those who need to develop their understanding about warehouse operations management