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The Guide to Improving Efficiency & Minimizing Costs in the Modern Warehouse



Introduction:


Warehouses are an integral part of the modern supply chain, involved in sourcing, producing and distributing goods. However, due to the complexities of warehouse operations they can often be one of the most costly parts of the supply chain. Their efficient management is therefore critical for minimizing cost and contributing to an effective and efficient supply chain. The course examines how to operate an efficient and cost effective warehouse, providing guidance on using the latest technology, reducing inventory, people management, location and design. In addition to providing updates on future advances in warehouse management, this program tackles the key issues that are challenging today's managers, including pressure to reduce lead times, increase productivity, reduce cost, improve customer service, reduce environmental impact, and maintain health and safety standards.

Course Objectives:


By the end of this course, delegates will be able to:

 

  • Gain a wide knowledge and a valuable companion to the modern warehouse
  • Determine the aspects of warehouse management, including cost reduction, productivity, people management, performance management, outsourcing, resourcing and costing a warehouse,
  • Define the role of the warehouse and its manager, equipment, storage systems and health and safety
  • Demonstrate how to apply new technology, minimize spending, and create efficient, stream-lined operations
  • Understand the best practice in warehouse operations
  • Apply the latest technological advances to current environmental issues

Who Should Attend?


Logistics Consultants, Logistics and Financial Managers, Accounting and Operations Managers, Third-Party Logistics Providers, Supply Chain and Logistics Managers and Professionals, Operations Managers, Logistics Professionals, Logistic Providers, Logistic Administrators, Logistics Planning and Inventory Managers, Supply, Buying, Purchase, Logistics, Materials and Supply Chain Professionals, General Services Personnel, Purchasing and Procurement Managers, Retailers, Warehouse Personnel, Transportation and Distribution Managers/Personnel, Inventory and Warehouse Control Professionals, Freight Forwarders and Linear Specialists, Production Managers, Production Planners, Financial Managers, Project Managers, Distribution Center Supervisors, Line Managers, Fleet Managers, Fleet Supervisors, Fleet Operators, Fleet Inspectors

Course Outline:


The Role of the Warehouse

  • Types of warehouse operation
  • Why do we hold stock?
  • Warehouse location
  • Number of warehouses
  • Supply chain trends affecting warehouses
  • The growth of e-fulfillment and its effect on the warehouse
  • Specialized warehousing

 

Role of the Warehouse Manager

  • Warehouse trade-offs
  • The warehouse manager's challenges
  • Lean warehousing
  • People management
  • People challenges
  • Attracting and retaining warehouse employees
  • An ageing and constantly changing workforce
  • Operating hours
  • Warehouse audit
  • Quality systems

 

Warehouse Processes: Receiving and Put-Away

  • Receiving
  • Pre-receipt
  • In-handling
  • Preparation
  • Offloading
  • Checking
  • Cross docking
  • Recording
  • Quality control
  • Put-away

 

Warehouse Processes: Pick Preparation

  • Preparation
  • Warehouse pick area layout

 

Picking Strategies and Equipment

  • Picker to goods
  • Goods to picker
  • Types of automated picking
  • Examples of automated picking systems
  • Handling equipment
  • Storage equipment

 

Order-Picking Methods

  • Paper-pick lists
  • Pick by label
  • Pick by voice
  • Barcode scanning
  • Radio frequency identification
  • Pick by light/pick to light
  • Put to light
  • Comparisons
  • Cost of errors
  • Deciding on type of picking system and equipment

 

Warehouse Processes from Replenishment to Dispatch and Beyond

  • Replenishment
  • Value-adding services
  • Indirect activities
  • Stock management
  • Stock or inventory counting
  • Cycle counting or perpetual inventory counts
  • The count itself
  • Security
  • Returns processing
  • Dispatch
  • Role of the driver

 

Warehouse Management Systems

  • Why does a company need a WMS?
  • Choosing a WMS
  • The process
  • Selecting the right WMS
  • What to look for in a system
  • Selecting a partner
  • Before the final decision
  • Implementation
  • Software as a service
  • Cloud computing

 

Warehouse Layout

  • Data collection and analysis
  • Space calculations
  • Aisle width
  • Other space
  • Warehouse layout examples
  • Finding additional space

 

Storage and Handling Equipment

  • Storage equipment
  • Storage options
  • Shuttle technology with a difference
  • Very high bay warehouses
  • Other storage media
  • Warehouse handling equipment
  • Vertical and horizontal movement
  • Automated storage and retrieval systems (AS/RS)
  • Specialized equipment
  • Recent technical advances

 

Resourcing a Warehouse

  • Processing activities
  • Other factors

 

Warehouse Costs

  • Types of costs
  • Return on investment (ROI)
  • Traditional versus activity-based costing systems
  • Charging for shared-user warehouse services
  • Logistics charging methods
  • Hybrid

 

Performance Management

  • Why do we need to measure?
  • What should we be measuring?
  • How to choose the right performance measures
  • Traditional productivity measures
  • New performance metrics
  • Hard and soft measures integrated performance models
  • Benchmarking
  • Balanced scorecard

 

Outsourcing

  • The outsourcing decision
  • Core activity/core competence
  • Improvement in customer service
  • Cost reduction
  • Labor relations
  • Financial strategy
  • Flexibility
  • Role of the third-party contractors
  • Preparing to outsource
  • Choosing the right partner
  • The transition
  • Managing a third-party relationship
  • Why contracts fail
  • The future of outsourcing

 

Health and Safety

  • Risk assessments
  • Layout and design
  • Fire safety
  • Slips and trips
  • Manual handling
  • Working at height
  • Vehicles
  • Forklift trucks
  • Warehouse equipment legislation
  • First aid

 

The Warehouse and the Environment

  • Legislation and other pressures
  • Warehouse energy usage
  • Energy production
  • The environment and waste
  • Packaging
  • Pallets
  • Stretch wrap
  • Cartons
  • Labeling
  • Product waste
  • Waste disposal
  • Hazardous waste
  • Forklift trucks

 

The Warehouse of the Future

  • Context
  • Views of the future: the landscape
  • Views of the future: the warehouse
  • Other advances

COURSE LOCATIONS

Code From To City Fee
LGS36 10 Feb 2020 14 Feb 2020 New Delhi US$ 6000 Book
LGS36 19 Apr 2020 23 Apr 2020 Dubai US$ 4200 Book
LGS36 01 Jun 2020 05 Jun 2020 Milan US$ 5500 Book
LGS36 03 Aug 2020 07 Aug 2020 Jakarta US$ 5500 Book
LGS36 05 Oct 2020 09 Oct 2020 Zurich US$ 6000 Book
LGS36 21 Dec 2020 25 Dec 2020 Singapore US$ 6000 Book


DUBAI OFFICE

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Al Ittihad Rd, Deira
Dubai,
UAE

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USA OFFICE

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10009-13 Manhattan,
New York (NY)
USA

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EGYPT OFFICE

52 General Kamal Hejab Street,
Suez Bridge,
Cairo,
Egypt

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COURSE CERTIFICATE

Certificate of Completion will be provided to the candidate(s) who successfully attend and complete the course. Training hours attendance percentage of 75% is required.


TRAINING HOURS

Standard course hours: 8:30 A.M. to 3:30 P.M. Informal discussions: 4:30 P.M. to 5:30 P.M.


TRAINING METHODOLOGY

We use a blend of interactive and hands-on methods, active participation, a variety of instructional techniques, dynamic presentations, individual and group exercises, in depth discussion, DVD’s, role-plays, case studies, examples. All of the information, competencies, knowledge and skills acquired within our training programs, are 100% transferrable to the participants’ workplace.


ASSESSMENT & EVALUATION

Pre-Test and Post-Test Assessment are applied on 5-day and 10-day programs. Also, post course evaluation and candidate’s evaluation are applied to add another level of quality measurement. Candidates’ feedback is highly appreciated to elevate the training service quality.


ORGANIZATIONAL IMPACT

A- Have staff trained in the latest training and development approaches

B- Support nationalization and talent management initiatives

C- Have properly trained and informed people who will be able to add value

D- Gain relevant technical knowledge, skills and competencies


PERSONAL IMPACT

A- Develop job related skills

B- Develop personal skills in subject matter

C- Have a record of your growth and learning results

D- Bring proof of your progress back to your organization

F- Become competent, effective and productive

G- Be more able to make sound decisions

H- Be more effective in day to day work by mastering job-related processes

I- Create and develop competency to perform job well


FREQUENT NOMINATIONS SCHEME

A- 10% discount after 05 candidates’ registration.

B- 15% discount after 10 candidates’ registration.    

C- 20% discount after 20 candidates’ registration.

D- 25% discount after 25 candidates’ registration.

E- 30% discount after 30 candidates’ registration

F- Higher discount rates will be offered based on work volume with different clients.  


SEVERAL NOMINATIONS ON THE SAME COURSE SCHEME

A- One extra free seat is offered on 4 candidates on the same course and dates.

B- Two extra free seats are offered on 6 candidates on the same course and dates.

C- Three extra free seats are offered on 8 candidates on the same course and dates.

D- Four extra free seats are offered on 10 candidates on the same course and dates.

E- Five extra free seats are offered on 12 candidates on the same course and dates.


REGISTRATION POLICY

Nominations to our public courses are to be processed by the client’s Training and/or HR departments. A refund will be issued back to the client in the event of course cancellation or seat unavailability. A confirmation will be issued to the relevant department official(s). 


CANCELLATION POLICY

If a confirmed registration is cancelled less than 5 working days prior to the course start date, a substitute participant may be nominated to attend the same course or a 20% cancellation charge is applied. In case of a no-show, a 100% fee will be charged.


PAYMENT POLICY

Payment is due upon receiving the course confirmation, invoice and/or proforma invoice. However; the fee due can be wire transferred to our bank account directly after course completion. Our bank details are illustrated on the confirmation, invoice and proforma invoice, as well. The above documents can be communicated electronically, i.e., in a soft copy or/and in hard copy based on customer’s request.


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