Mastering Warehouse Operations and Management

Introduction :

This course is introduced to you by the International Academy of Human Resources Development (IAHRD). Our courses are specially designed to meet your needs, explained to you by experts with a long experience in the field.

This interactive course will help you capitalize on the economic recovery by critically reviewing all the key elements within your warehousing and logistics operations. You will get a complete checklist of ‘what needs to be done and how to select the right solutions for your businesses by taking a holistic view of your operations along with interactive group involvement.

Objectives:

After attending this course, participants will be able to:

1. Define the concepts of warehouse operation management.
2. Understand the nature of warehouse management.
3. Evaluate and improve current activities related to warehousing.
4. Be aware of warehouse management system (WMS).
5. Apply cost reduction strategies.

Content:

Module 1:

1. Main concepts to understand in warehouse operations management.
2. The nature of warehouse management.
3. Analyzing and controlling these operations.

Module 2:

1. How to develop your logistics strategy?
2. The role of the warehouse.
3. Best practices to be highly efficient in such functions.
4. Case study.

Module 3:

1. Evaluating and improving current product flows.
2. Effective layout of a productive
3. Maximizing warehouse efficiency through options of materials handling equipment.

Module 4;

1. Warehouse Management System (WMS).
2. Radio-frequency identification (RFID).
3. Bar-coding.
4. Voice activated systems.
5. Traditional storage options.
6. Newtechnology storage options.
7. Comparison between new and traditional storage options.
8. Efficient processes for monitoring and reporting performance within warehouse operations.

Module 5:

1. What are the areas of improvement and cost reduction?
2. Outsourcing or insourcing?
3. Applying cost reduction strategies.
4. Using industry benchmarking.
5. Managing drops.
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Who Should Attend?

1. Logistics Managers
2. Warehouse Managers
3. Supply Chain Managers
4. Strategic Planning Managers
5. Inventory Managers, Project Managers and others who would like a practical overview of logistics operations
6. Business Development Managers
7. Other experienced managers or supervisors looking for a fresh perspective and ways to reduce supply chain costs