🎯 Course Description:
This practical course focuses on the strategic and operational aspects of warehouse management, effective material handling, and inventory control techniques to ensure accuracy, speed, and cost-efficiency in supply chain operations. Participants will learn to optimize space, improve stock visibility, reduce handling time, and increase warehouse throughput while minimizing waste and errors.
👥 Who Should Attend:
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Warehouse supervisors and managers
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Inventory controllers and storekeepers
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Logistics and supply chain professionals
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Procurement and operations staff
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ERP and warehouse systems users
🗓️ Day 1: Warehouse Operations and Layout Design
| Time | Topic |
|---|---|
| 08:30 – 09:00 | Welcome, Course Overview, Participant Introductions |
| 09:00 – 10:30 | Warehouse Functions and Types – Centralized vs decentralized |
| 10:30 – 10:45 | ☕ Coffee Break |
| 10:45 – 12:15 | Warehouse Layout and Space Utilization |
| 12:15 – 01:15 | 🍽 Lunch Break |
| 01:15 – 02:45 | Receiving, Put-away, and Cross-Docking Best Practices |
| 02:45 – 03:00 | ☕ Coffee Break |
| 03:00 – 04:30 | Workshop: Mapping warehouse process flows |
🗓️ Day 2: Material Handling Systems and Automation
| Time | Topic |
|---|---|
| 08:30 – 10:00 | Principles of Material Handling – Safety, efficiency, flow |
| 10:00 – 10:15 | ☕ Coffee Break |
| 10:15 – 12:15 | Types of Material Handling Equipment – Manual to automated |
| 12:15 – 01:15 | 🍽 Lunch Break |
| 01:15 – 02:45 | Warehouse Automation and Robotics – Trends and benefits |
| 02:45 – 03:00 | ☕ Coffee Break |
| 03:00 – 04:30 | Case Study: Choosing the right handling systems |
🗓️ Day 3: Inventory Management and Control Techniques
| Time | Topic |
|---|---|
| 08:30 – 10:00 | Inventory Types and Classification (ABC, FSN, VED) |
| 10:00 – 10:15 | ☕ Coffee Break |
| 10:15 – 12:15 | Inventory Accuracy and Cycle Counting Methods |
| 12:15 – 01:15 | 🍽 Lunch Break |
| 01:15 – 02:45 | Stock Replenishment Strategies – EOQ, min-max, JIT |
| 02:45 – 03:00 | ☕ Coffee Break |
| 03:00 – 04:30 | Workshop: Conducting inventory analysis and reordering |
🗓️ Day 4: Technology in Warehouse and Inventory Management
| Time | Topic |
|---|---|
| 08:30 – 10:00 | Warehouse Management Systems (WMS) – Features and benefits |
| 10:00 – 10:15 | ☕ Coffee Break |
| 10:15 – 12:15 | Barcoding, RFID, and Real-Time Tracking |
| 12:15 – 01:15 | 🍽 Lunch Break |
| 01:15 – 02:45 | Integration of Inventory with ERP Systems |
| 02:45 – 03:00 | ☕ Coffee Break |
| 03:00 – 04:30 | Case Study: Digitizing warehouse and stock control |
🗓️ Day 5: Performance, Safety, and Best Practices
| Time | Topic |
|---|---|
| 08:30 – 10:00 | Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) for Warehouse & Inventory |
| 10:00 – 10:15 | ☕ Coffee Break |
| 10:15 – 12:15 | Warehouse Safety Standards and Compliance |
| 12:15 – 01:15 | 🍽 Lunch Break |
| 01:15 – 03:00 | Simulation: Redesign a warehouse for optimal performance |
| 03:00 – 03:15 | ☕ Coffee Break |
| 03:15 – 04:30 | Final Q&A, Feedback, Course Wrap-Up & Certificates |
📂 Course Materials Provided:
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Warehouse design and flowchart templates
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Inventory classification and control worksheets
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Material handling equipment checklist
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WMS and RFID system overview guides
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KPI dashboard samples for warehouse management
