Effective Warehouse & Stores Management

Learning Objectives:

By attending this Effective Warehouse & Stores Management training course, delegates will be able to:

• Immediately implement a wide variety of time-tested techniques in warehousing
• Understand the role and importance of a warehouse in the supply chain
• Make important decisions regarding the location, size, and layout of a warehouse
• Decide on the type of storage and material handling equipment to be used
• Apply a time-phased ordering system, ensuring low investment and high customer service
• Manage the day-to-day operations of a warehouse
• The emphasis of the seminar is on practical, real-world implementation of modern warehouse management methods

Contents:

The Strategic Role of a Warehouse

• Introduction to Supply Chain Management
• Strategic Decisions in W&D
• Location and size of Distribution Centers

Warehousing Layout

• Warehouse Layout
• Storage methods
• Materials handling

Warehousing Operations

• Inbound
• Outbound
• Reverse logistics
• Return of goods from customers
• Return of goods to suppliers
• Transport Management

Inventory Management

• Part Numbers, Part Descriptions, and Commodity Coding
• Inventory Accuracy
• Inventory Recording
• Forecasting
• Re-ordering material
• Time-phased material plans

Performance Management

• Performance measurement of W&D operations
• Security and loss control