Advanced Warehouse Operations & Management Excellence Event, 21.Apr.2025

Course Description

This intensive 5-day course is designed for warehouse professionals seeking to master advanced operations and management techniques. Participants will explore cutting-edge technologies, lean management principles, and strategic planning methods to optimize warehouse efficiency and productivity. The course combines theoretical knowledge with practical applications to provide a comprehensive understanding of modern warehouse management.

Learning Objectives

• Implement advanced warehouse layout and design strategies
• Utilize cutting-edge warehouse management systems and technologies
• Apply lean management principles to streamline operations
• Develop effective inventory control and demand forecasting techniques
• Enhance warehouse safety and risk management practices
• Optimize workforce management and productivity in warehouse settings

Course Modules

Day 1: Advanced Warehouse Design and Layout

• Optimizing space utilization and flow
• Implementing automated storage and retrieval systems
• Designing for flexibility and scalability
• Integrating cross-docking and value-added services

Day 2: Cutting-edge Warehouse Management Systems

• Advanced WMS functionalities and integration
• Real-time inventory tracking and visibility
• Implementing IoT and RFID technologies
• Data analytics and business intelligence in warehousing

Day 3: Lean Warehouse Management

• Applying 5S and Six Sigma in warehouse operations
• Value stream mapping for process improvement
• Implementing Kanban and Just-in-Time principles
• Continuous improvement strategies in warehousing

Day 4: Advanced Inventory Control and Demand Planning

• Sophisticated inventory classification techniques
• Advanced forecasting models for demand planning
• Optimizing safety stock and reorder points
• Inventory optimization in multi-echelon supply chains

Day 5: Strategic Warehouse Management

• Developing KPIs for warehouse performance measurement
• Advanced workforce management and productivity optimization
• Risk management and contingency planning
• Sustainability and green warehousing practices

Practical Wins for Participants

• Ability to redesign warehouse layouts for 20-30% improved efficiency
• Skills to implement WMS solutions that reduce picking errors by up to 70%
• Techniques to apply lean principles, potentially reducing operational costs by 15-25%
• Strategies to optimize inventory levels, potentially freeing up 10-20% of working capital