Course Description
This intensive 5-day course covers all aspects of warehouse management, from strategic planning to daily operations. Participants will learn cutting-edge techniques for inventory control, layout optimization, technology integration, and performance measurement. The course combines theoretical knowledge with practical applications to ensure immediate workplace impact.
Learning Objectives
- Develop strategic warehouse management plans aligned with supply chain goals
- Master inventory control techniques and optimize warehouse layouts
- Implement advanced technology solutions for improved efficiency
- Enhance operational performance through KPI management and lean principles
- Design effective safety and security protocols for warehouse environments
Course Modules
Day 1: Warehouse Strategy and Planning
- Role of warehousing in supply chain management
- Warehouse network design and location strategies
- Capacity planning and demand forecasting
- Cost management and budgeting
Day 2: Inventory Management and Control
- Inventory classification and ABC analysis
- Stock control systems and replenishment strategies
- Cycle counting and physical inventory management
- Reducing obsolescence and managing returns
Day 3: Warehouse Layout and Material Handling
- Optimizing warehouse space utilization
- Designing efficient picking and packing processes
- Material handling equipment selection and maintenance
- Cross-docking and value-added services
Day 4: Technology and Automation in Warehousing
- Warehouse Management Systems (WMS) implementation
- RFID and barcode technologies
- Automated Storage and Retrieval Systems (AS/RS)
- Data analytics and business intelligence in warehousing
Day 5: Performance Management and Continuous Improvement
- Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) for warehouse operations
- Lean warehousing principles and practices
- Health, safety, and environmental management
- Change management and team leadership in warehouses
Practical Wins for Participants
- Ability to develop a strategic warehouse plan aligned with business objectives
- Skills to implement cost-effective inventory control systems
- Knowledge to select and integrate appropriate warehouse technologies
- Techniques to improve operational efficiency and team performance
Credits: 5 credit per day
Course Mode: full-time
Provider: Blackbird Training Centre
