Warehouse Management
This two-day course provides essential skills to manage warehouse operations efficiently, covering layout design, inventory control systems, and technology integration. It equips professionals to improve productivity, ensure inventory accuracy, and enhance overall supply chain performance.
Description
This 2-day course provides comprehensive skills in warehouse management, focusing on efficiency and inventory control. Designed for warehouse managers, logistics professionals, and supervisors, it equips participants with tools to optimize warehouse operations.
Effective warehouse management ensures efficient storage, handling, and distribution, critical for supply chain success in industries like manufacturing, retail, and logistics. Warehouse Management is a 2-day course designed to equip professionals with the skills to optimize warehouse operations. The course covers layout planning, inventory management, technology integration, and safety compliance, tailored to modern warehouse environments.
Participants will learn to design efficient warehouse layouts, implement inventory control systems like FIFO and cycle counting, and leverage technologies such as Warehouse Management Systems (WMS). The course addresses challenges like space utilization, stock inaccuracies, and safety risks, providing strategies to enhance operational efficiency and reduce costs. It emphasizes compliance with South African safety and labour regulations.
The course is ideal for professionals seeking to improve warehouse productivity, ensure accurate inventory, and enhance supply chain performance.
By the end, attendees will be equipped to manage warehouse operations, optimize resources, and implement technology-driven solutions, contributing to efficient and cost-effective logistics.
Course Outline
Day 1: Warehouse Fundamentals
- Principles of warehouse management: Layout and flow.
- Inventory control: FIFO, cycle counting, ABC analysis.
- Warehouse safety and regulatory compliance.
- Designing a warehouse layout.
Day 2: Technology and Optimization
- Warehouse Management Systems (WMS) and automation.
- Optimizing space and inventory accuracy.
- Performance metrics and continuous improvement.
- Transforming warehouse operations.
Who Should Attend?
- Warehouse managers and supervisors.
- Logistics and supply chain professionals.
- Operations staff in manufacturing or retail.
- Individuals seeking warehouse management expertise.
Key Learning Outcomes
- Design efficient warehouse layouts and workflows.
- Implement inventory control systems like FIFO.
- Leverage WMS and automation technologies.
- Address space utilization and stock accuracy issues.
- Ensure compliance with safety and labour regulations.
- Enhance warehouse productivity and reduce costs.
Who Should Attend