Course details

Overview

Content

Training Methodology

Overview ?

INTRODUCTION

This Warehouse Operations and Management training course has been specifically designed to develop the competency of personnel in the warehouse, inventory and logistics functions of an organization by improving their skills, knowledge and understanding. Productive management of the warehouse and inventory control function is essential to the dynamic support of an organization’s operations, they are vital to provide excellent customer service.

This Warehouse Operations & Management training course will feature:

Effectively Manage Warehouse Operations
Achieve Maximum Performance in Inventory Management
How to Eliminate Waste in Processes and Stock
Improve the Stock Control of Spares
Understand the Principles of Export and Import Logistics

Objectives

By the end of this Warehouse Operations & Management training course, participants will be able to:

Learn to Improve Performance in the Stores Function
Consider How to Utilize the Most Modern Inventory Techniques
Discover the Importance of Dynamic Supply Chain Management
Develop their Skills in Managing Stores and Inventory Personnel
Master Techniques for Dealing with Operational Challenges
Plan for Export and Import Logistics

Training Methodology

This Warehouse Operations and Management training course will utilize a variety of proven highly interactive adult learning techniques to ensure maximum understanding, comprehension and retention of the information presented. Participants will learn by active participation during the training course through the use of the course manual, exercises, training videos and discussions of “real life” issues in their organization.

WHO SHOULD ATTEND?

This Warehouse Operations & Management training course is suitable to a wide range of professionals but will greatly benefit the following individuals:

Stock, Warehouse and Logistics / Distribution Professionals
Non-Warehouse People Who Need to Gain an Awareness of the Issues and Key Drivers of Stock Control Operations
Personnel Involved in Export and Import Logistics

Course Outline

DAY 1

The Principles of Warehouse Operation

Functions of a Modern Warehouse
Where Warehouses Fit in the Supply Chain
Streamlining the Flow of Material
Utilizing Warehouse Management Systems
Measuring Warehouse Performance
Effective Utilization of Bar Coding
Employing the Latest Technology

DAY 2

Organising the Warehouse for Flow

Layout Options

Receiving Options
Storage Options
Picking / Assembly Options
Dispatching Options
Using the Floor and the Height Space
Organising for Flow

Methods and Equipment

Selecting Fork Lift Trucks
Selecting Racking
Warehouse Structures
Loading Bays
Implications for Warehouse Layouts
Operational Timings and Planning

DAY 3

Managing the Spares and Inventory Control Function

The Function of Stock and Spares
Utilizing Consignment Inventory
Moving to Supplier Managed Inventory
Lessons from the Japanese - Just in Time Inventory
Reducing Excess and Obsolete Inventory
Measuring Inventory Management Performance

DAY 4

Inventory, Analysis, and Product Classification

Effective Strategies for Inventory Management
Inventory Accuracy and Control
Handling WIP (Work-In-Progress) Inventory
Three-dimensional Inventory Classification and Segmentation (ABC)
Using Inventory Classification to Drive Efficiency
Replenishment Methods and Strategies

DAY 5

Export and Import Logistics Management

Managing the Export and Import Function
Using Tools for Export
Customs
Understanding Export Customers’ Requirements
Consideration of Lead Time in Imports
Methods of Transport

Day 1

Asset Cost Management Introduction

Definitions of reliability, maintenance & asset management
The total cost of maintenance
Best practice reliability and maintenance processes
Elements of asset management best practice
Auditing performance
Overview of TPM, RCM, BCM, QCM, and other asset management buzzword
Open discussion sessions

Day 2

Laying the Groundwork

Day 3

Applying the Value based Process

Day 4

Ensuring the Continuity of the Value-based Process

Day 5

Supporting Process that Lower Life-cycle costs

Training Methodology

Pathways Training and consulting adopts the newest techniques of human resources Training and consulting and, with the following:

Theoretical lectures are delivered via PowerPoint and visual displays (videos and short films)
Making scientific evaluation to the trainee (before and after)
Brainstorming and role-playing
Using case studies related to the scientific material being delivered and the trainees' work.
The participants get the scientific and practical material printed and on CDs and Flash memories.
Preparing records and reports of the participants' attendance and results, with a general evaluation of the training program.
A group of the best trainers and experts in all fields and specialties professionally prepares the scientific material.
After finishing the course, the participants get certificates of attendance signed, certified, and issued by pathways Training and consulting.
Our training programs start at 9:00 o'clock in the morning and end at 2:00 in the afternoon, with snack buffet during the lectures.
Providing a lunch buffet during the training program period, with organizing a lunch party on the training program final day for taking some photos and certificate awarding.