Advanced Materials Handling and Warehouse Arrangements
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Advanced Materials Handling and Warehouse Arrangements Course
Introduction:
Imagine the enormous value that lies within inventories, reaching millions and millions of dollars. Safeguarding these valuable assets requires nothing less than the right warehouse, carefully designed to store, protect, and preserve every penny. In this course, we delve into the realm of proper warehousing management, unveiling the best and latest methods to handle high-value inventories with precision and care.
Within the course, we will unravel the essential characteristics that define a modern warehouse. Understanding what constitutes an ideal warehousing facility is crucial, as it sets the stage for effective inventory management. By gaining insights into the key elements that make a warehouse efficient and adaptable, participants will be equipped to optimize their storage practices and minimize risks.
A paramount aspect of warehousing management is knowing precisely what inventory is on hand and its accurate quantity. Through comprehensive discussions, we will explore various methods to achieve record accuracy and successful cycle counting. Participants will discover scientific approaches to auditing the warehouse, enabling them to maintain accurate inventory records and identify any discrepancies promptly.
By participating in this course, participants will acquire a profound understanding of the intricate world of warehousing management. They will gain the knowledge and skills needed to protect and preserve high-value inventories, ensuring that every dollar invested is secure. With a focus on accuracy, efficiency, and modern warehousing practices, participants will be primed to excel in the realm of inventory management.
Don't miss the opportunity to unlock the secrets of proper warehousing management. Enroll in this course and discover the best methods to store, protect, and safeguard high-value inventories. By mastering the art of modern warehousing, you will enhance your organization's operational efficiency, mitigate risks, and ultimately optimize the value of your inventory assets.
Course Objectives:
By the end of the course, participants will be able to:
- Explain the challenges, objectives, and functions of warehousing
- Perform ABC inventory classification and cycle counting
- Calculate record accuracy and discrepancies
- Identify the different types of storage and material handling systems
- Improve supervisory skills and deal more effectively with warehouse staff issues
- Develop better skills for housekeeping and safety within the warehouse
- Measure warehouse productivity using the right KPIs
Who Should Attend?
This course is suitable for those involved in warehousing (store) activities, both at the operational and supervisory levels. The program is also appropriate for anyone interested to know more about the interaction between warehousing and other materials management functions (purchasing, inventory control and distribution).
Course Outlines:
INTRODUCTION TO WAREHOUSING MANAGEMENT
- Objectives of Warehousing
- The Warehousing Cycle
- Problems and Challenges in Warehousing
- Warehousing and Inventory Costs
- Customer Service in Warehousing
INVENTORY CLASSIFICATION AND RECORD ACCURACY
- Types of Inventory
- The ABC Classification
- Uses of the ABC Classification
- Inventory Record Accuracy
- Reasons for Poor Accuracy
- Periodic and Cycle Counting
- Systems and Methodology of Counting
STORAGE AND MATERIAL HANDLING SYSTEMS
- Layout of the Warehouse
- Storage Utilization and Organization
- Types of Storage Systems
- Fixed versus Random Location
- Material Handling Equipment
- Improving the Receiving/Issuing Material Operations
DEALING WITH STAFF-RELATED WAREHOUSING ISSUES
- Key Roles of Warehouse Manager/Supervisor
- Staff Management Issues
- Corrective Guidance Techniques
SAFETY IN THE WAREHOUSE
- Good Housekeeping inside the Warehouse
- Identifying Safety Hazards
- Unsafe Acts and Conditions
- Causes of Damage
- Planning for Safety
PRODUCTIVITY AND AUDIT OF A WAREHOUSE
- Definition of Productivity
- Causes of Lost Time
- Warehousing Key Performance Indicators
- Objectives of the Warehouse Audit
- Components of the Audit
- Steps to Follow Before, During and After the Audit