🎯 Course Description:
This hands-on certification program is designed to develop expert-level knowledge in warehouse operations, inventory control, material handling, and space optimization. The course equips participants with modern tools, techniques, and strategies to streamline warehouse functions, minimize inventory costs, reduce losses, and enhance overall efficiency.
Ideal for professionals managing or supervising inventory and warehouse functions, the program combines technical concepts with practical application, simulations, and real-world case studies.
👥 Who Should Attend:
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Warehouse and inventory managers
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Supply chain and logistics coordinators
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Storekeepers and warehouse supervisors
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Inventory controllers and audit personnel
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Professionals preparing for senior warehouse roles
🗓️ Day 1: Foundations of Warehouse Management
| Time | Topic |
|---|---|
| 08:30 – 09:00 | Welcome, Course Overview, Participant Introductions |
| 09:00 – 10:30 | Role of Warehousing in the Supply Chain |
| 10:30 – 10:45 | ☕ Coffee Break |
| 10:45 – 12:15 | Types of Warehouses and Storage Systems |
| 12:15 – 01:15 | 🍽 Lunch Break |
| 01:15 – 02:45 | Warehouse Layout and Design Principles |
| 02:45 – 03:00 | ☕ Coffee Break |
| 03:00 – 04:30 | Workshop: Designing a layout for different warehouse types |
🗓️ Day 2: Inventory Planning and Control
| Time | Topic |
|---|---|
| 08:30 – 10:00 | Inventory Types and Classification (ABC, FSN, VED) |
| 10:00 – 10:15 | ☕ Coffee Break |
| 10:15 – 12:15 | Stock Replenishment & Control Methods (EOQ, ROP, Safety Stock) |
| 12:15 – 01:15 | 🍽 Lunch Break |
| 01:15 – 02:45 | Cycle Counting, Physical Inventory, and Reconciliation |
| 02:45 – 03:00 | ☕ Coffee Break |
| 03:00 – 04:30 | Workshop: Calculate EOQ and safety stock levels for selected items |
🗓️ Day 3: Warehouse Operations and Material Handling
| Time | Topic |
|---|---|
| 08:30 – 10:00 | Inbound and Outbound Operations Management |
| 10:00 – 10:15 | ☕ Coffee Break |
| 10:15 – 12:15 | Order Picking, Packing, and Dispatch Procedures |
| 12:15 – 01:15 | 🍽 Lunch Break |
| 01:15 – 02:45 | Material Handling Equipment (MHE) and Safety Best Practices |
| 02:45 – 03:00 | ☕ Coffee Break |
| 03:00 – 04:30 | Simulation: Mapping warehouse workflows using best-practice models |
🗓️ Day 4: Warehouse Technology, Space Optimization & Risk Management
| Time | Topic |
|---|---|
| 08:30 – 10:00 | Warehouse Management Systems (WMS) and Barcode Technologies |
| 10:00 – 10:15 | ☕ Coffee Break |
| 10:15 – 12:15 | Storage Optimization, Slotting, and Utilization Techniques |
| 12:15 – 01:15 | 🍽 Lunch Break |
| 01:15 – 02:45 | Loss Prevention, Inventory Shrinkage, and Risk Controls |
| 02:45 – 03:00 | ☕ Coffee Break |
| 03:00 – 04:30 | Case Study: Technology implementation to reduce inventory loss |
🗓️ Day 5: Performance, Sustainability & Certification
| Time | Topic |
|---|---|
| 08:30 – 10:00 | Warehouse KPIs: Accuracy, Productivity, Turnover, Fill Rate |
| 10:00 – 10:15 | ☕ Coffee Break |
| 10:15 – 12:15 | Green Warehousing and Sustainable Practices |
| 12:15 – 01:15 | 🍽 Lunch Break |
| 01:15 – 02:45 | Final Review and Certification Exam Preparation |
| 02:45 – 03:00 | ☕ Coffee Break |
| 03:00 – 04:30 | Certification Exam and Course Wrap-Up |
📂 Course Materials Provided:
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Certified Warehouse & Inventory Expert training manual
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Inventory calculation and analysis worksheets
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Warehouse layout and design toolkit
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Safety and loss control checklist
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WMS selection guide and implementation framework
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Mock exam and certification assessment
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Official certificate upon successful completion
