Comprehensive Warehouse Management: From Basics to Excellence Event, 04.Jan.2026

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