Essentials of Warehouse Management Operations

The main objective of this training course is to empower delegates with

•         A complete overview of warehouse management operations
•         The required skillset, experience and confidence to independently and successfully drive warehouse management for your organisation
•         The understanding and knowledge to apply advanced concepts and techniques to enhance the operations
•         The perspective, foresight and superior experience to forecast challenges that could affect warehouse management operations and define corrective actions in time

Principles of Effective Warehouse Management

•         Keep optimum stock levels
•         Process sales orders quickly
•         Control material movement and storage
•         Process associated transactions efficiently
•         Link warehouse management to sales order processing

Characteristics of Ideal Warehouses

•         Convenient location
•         Availability of mechanical appliances
•         Adequate space
•         Cold storage facilities
•         Proper arrangement for protection
•         Sufficient parking space
•         Round-the-clock security arrangement
•         Latest fire-fighting equipment

Types of Warehouse Storage Systems

•         Static shelving
•         Mobile shelving
•         Pallet racking
•         Multi-tier racking
•         Vertical lift modules
•         Horizontal carousels
•         Vertical carousels

Essential Methods for Effective Warehouse Operations

•         Warehouse layout
•         Receiving
•         Put-away
•         Material handling equipment
•         Picking

Advantages of Good Material Handling

•         Reduced damage to goods
•         Reduced injury by manual handling
•         Reduced time for transfer of goods

Disadvantages of Good Material Handling

•         Extra cost for maintenance
•         Longer downtime in production in case of failure
•         Additional cost for purchasing equipment
•         Need for skillful personnel to operate equipment

Basic Steps to Warehouse Management System Implementation

•         Expectations and motivations
•         Risk reduction
•         Business review
•         Implementation schedule
•         Team building

FOR WHOM:

Stores Purchasing and Logistics Personnel in the Public and Private Sectors

TRAINING METHODOLOGY

The training methodology combines lectures, discussions, group exercises and illustrations. Participants will gain both theoretical and practical knowledge of the topics. The emphasis is on the practical application of the topics and as a result participant will go back to the workplace with both the ability and the confidence to apply the techniques learned to their duties.