This course will provide you with the confidence and experience to independently and successfully manage complex warehouse operations and successfully complete them, thereby demonstrating your skill and potential and setting the way for further growth and progression in your career.
Course Objectives
The main objective of this training course is to empower professionals with:
complete knowledge and information about advanced warehouse management
the required skill and confidence to independently drive and manage complex warehouse operations
the necessary confidence, experience and knowledge to train other professionals on advanced warehouse management
the ability and capabilities to audit existing processes and make changes to enhance the overall performance of the warehouse, thereby contributing to growth and development
the skillset and capability to acquire complete control and tracking of processes across warehouse operations through automation and mechanisation
the knowledge and experience to introduce operational transparency, thereby helping implementation and execution of leaner processes within the organisation
the overall skillset and capabilities required to manage complex warehouse operations successfully in any organisation or industry, thereby increasing avenues for growth and progression
COURSE OUTLINE
Features of Warehouse Management
Workflows
Picking and packing
Wave processing
Inventory counting
Containerisation
Mobile communication
Material handling
Support for cross-docking
Sales order return management
Enhanced reservation hierarchy
Features of Warehouse Management Systems
Warehouse design
Inventory tracking
Receiving and put-away
Picking and packing goods
Shipping
Labour management
Yard and dock management
Reporting
Types of Inventory Control Systems
Perpetual inventory system
Periodic inventory system
Barcode inventory system
Radio-frequency identification (RFID) inventory system
Features Influencing the Choice of Warehouse Location
Desired customer base
Proximity to carrier services
Storage requirements
Workforce availability
Longevity
Factors Influencing Warehouse Design and Layout
Product
Space
Equipment
Circulation of goods
Personnel
Aspects Considered When Designing Warehouse Layouts
Make most of available space
Reduce handling of goods to a minimum
Provide easy access to the stored product
Ensure highest rotation ratio
Offer maximum flexibility in product positioning
Control amounts stored
Common Warehouse Inventory Issues
Inaccurate quantities
Capacity
Damage
Product identification
Training
TARGET AUDIENCE
Warehouse operations managers and supervisors, storage support managers, Warehouse staff and employees, Internal and external auditors and inventory and logistics supervisors.
