Duration
2 days
Overview
“Warehouse” is one of the critical logistics functions that can largely influence the supply chain performance and customer satisfaction. As a critical link in the supply chain, warehouses plays a vital role in executing both forward and reverse supply chain operations. Modern supply chain practices, like just-in-time delivery, cross-docking, etc., coupled with e-business and the ever-increasing pressure to improve supply chain efficiency have introduced the need to improve supply chain efficiency and productivity of warehouse through effective warehouse management system. Hence, a system that adopts integrated approach leverage the modern information and communication technologies can be highly useful to transform into modern warehouse.
Course Objectives
- Explain the challenges, objectives and functions of warehousing.
- Perform inventory classification and cycle counts, and compute the inventory record accuracy.
- Identify the different types of storage and material handling systems.
- Improve supervisory skills and deal more effectively with warehouse staff issues.
- Develop better skills for housekeeping and safety within the warehouse.
- Measure warehouse productivity and perform proper audits.
Audience
- Those involved in warehousing (store) activities, both at the operational and supervisory levels.
- Those who are anyone interested to know more about the interaction between warehousing and other materials management functions (purchasing, inventory control and distribution).
Module 1: Introduction To Warehouse Management
Objective of Warehouse
Functions in the Warehouse Cycle
Problems and Challenges in Warehouse
Inventory and its role
Customer and Warehouse
Module 2: Operations The Storage And Material Handling
Warehouse Layout and Advantages
Type of Storage System
Material Handling Equipment
Improving Warehouse Operations
Module 3: Dealing With People-Related Warehouse Problems
Key roles of Warehouse Manage/Supervisor
Staff Management Issues
Corrective Guidance Techniques
Module 4: Safety In The Warehouse
Housekeeping and Safety in a Warehouse Environment
Identify Hazards at Warehouse
Unsafe Acts and Conditions
Causes of Damage
Planning for Safety
Module 5: Organizing The Storage And Material Handling
Layout of the Warehouse
Storage Utilization and Organization
Types of Storage Systems
Fixed versus Random Locations
Material handling Equipment
Improvement the Receiving/ Issuing Material
Handling Operations
Module 6: Productivity In The Warehouse
Definition of Productivity
Causes of Lost Time
Warehouse Management through KPIs
Programme scope, delivery arrangements and suitability are confirmed during enquiry.