Course Description
This intensive 5-day course provides healthcare professionals with comprehensive training in medical warehouse management. Participants will learn advanced techniques for inventory control, regulatory compliance, and operational efficiency in healthcare logistics. The course combines theoretical knowledge with practical applications to ensure participants can implement best practices in their organizations.
Learning Objectives
- Master inventory management techniques specific to medical supplies and pharmaceuticals
- Understand and apply regulatory requirements for medical warehouse operations
- Develop strategies for optimizing warehouse layout and workflow
- Implement effective quality control and safety measures in medical warehousing
- Learn to use data analytics for improved decision-making in healthcare logistics
Course Modules
Day 1: Foundations of Medical Warehouse Management
- Introduction to healthcare supply chain management
- Unique challenges in medical warehousing
- Regulatory landscape for medical warehouses
- Best practices in medical inventory management
Day 2: Inventory Control and Stock Management
- Advanced inventory tracking systems
- Demand forecasting for medical supplies
- Stock rotation and expiration date management
- Implementing effective cycle counting procedures
Day 3: Warehouse Layout and Operations Optimization
- Designing efficient warehouse layouts for medical supplies
- Temperature-controlled storage solutions
- Optimizing picking and packing processes
- Implementing automation in medical warehousing
Day 4: Quality Control and Safety Measures
- Good Distribution Practices (GDP) for pharmaceuticals
- Implementing track and trace systems
- Managing recalls and returns
- Occupational safety in medical warehouses
Day 5: Data Analytics and Performance Management
- Key performance indicators for medical warehouses
- Utilizing warehouse management systems (WMS)
- Data-driven decision making in healthcare logistics
- Continuous improvement strategies
Practical Wins for Participants
- Develop a customized inventory management strategy for their organization
- Create an action plan for optimizing warehouse layout and operations
- Implement a quality control checklist based on GDP guidelines
- Design a performance dashboard using key logistics metrics
Credits: 5 credit per day
Course Mode: full-time
Provider: Blackbird Training Centre
