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Category Management in Procurement Course
Introduction:
Welcome to the Advanced Warehouse Management training course, where we will shed light on the critical role of warehouses in organizations, particularly within the oil and gas industry. Despite often being under-rated, warehouses play a vital role in providing exceptional customer service and reducing costs. The purpose of this intensive training course is to equip you with the essential tools for effective warehouse management in an oil and gas environment.
Throughout this course, we will explore the key strategies and methodologies to evaluate procedures, drive change, and improve warehouse methods. By eliminating wasteful activities and unnecessary costs, you will learn how to optimize warehouse operations and enhance overall performance. The practical skills you acquire will enable you to address internal challenges that limit performance, resulting in improved efficiency and productivity within your organization.
This training course is designed to empower you with the knowledge and skills to implement effective warehouse management practices. By leveraging these practices, you will unlock added value for your organization and enhance customer service. Warehouses that operate with a high degree of efficiency not only satisfy customer needs but also contribute to improved return on investment by seamlessly integrating with other parts of the supply chain.
Throughout the training, we will cover a range of topics tailored specifically to the oil and gas industry. You will learn about industry-specific challenges and best practices for managing inventory, handling hazardous materials, and ensuring compliance with safety regulations. By understanding these unique aspects, you will be equipped to implement specialized warehouse management strategies that align with the requirements of the oil and gas sector.
Furthermore, this training course will emphasize the importance of collaboration within the supply chain. You will learn how to foster effective communication and coordination between the warehouse and other departments, suppliers, and customers. By working together harmoniously, you will optimize material flow, minimize disruptions, and enhance customer satisfaction.
By the end of this training course, you will possess the knowledge and skills necessary to excel in warehouse management within the oil and gas industry. Whether you are a warehouse manager, logistics professional, or involved in operations within the oil and gas sector, this course will empower you to implement efficient warehouse practices, reduce costs, and provide superior customer service. Join us on this transformative journey to unlock the full potential of your warehouse operations and drive success within your organization's supply chain.
Course Objectives:
By the end of this training course, participants will be able to:
- Identify Advanced best practices for warehouse professionals
- Think in terms of value-added to customers and shareholders
- Integrate the organization's planning with warehouse planning and scheduling
- Understand the importance of the role of the warehouse in a wider context of the overall success of the business
- Explore traditional versus innovative warehouse techniques
- Consider the customer relationship with marketing and production
Who Should Attend?
This training course is suitable for a wide range of professionals but will greatly benefit:
- Senior technicians
- Warehouse professionals
- Procurement professionals
- Supply chain personnel
- Finance professionals
Course Outlines:
The Role of the Advanced Oil & Gas Warehouse
- The balance between sorting and storing
- Warehouse logistics strategy
- What functions they cover
- How do warehouses fit into the supply chain?
- Warehousing activities using oil & gas terminology
- Supply /demand variables
- ABC Analysis or the 80/20 rule
- Determining product handling groups
- Throughputs and product formats
- Dealing with the complexities of oil & gas warehousing.
Layout Options
- Receiving options
- Storage options
- Picking/assembly options
- Dispatching options
- Using the floor and the height space and organizing for flow.
- Methods and Equipment - The lifting, storing, and moving equipment available for specific layout options are examined, including:
- Warehouse structures
- Loading bays
- Selecting forklift trucks
- Selecting racking
- Implications for warehouse layouts
- Operational timings and planning
- Bulk oil and gas storage.
Productivity and Costs
- Fixed and variable costs
- Typical costs involved
- A model for understanding the roles of productivity, utilization, and performance
- Setting productivity and cost targets
- Calculating capacities and throughputs
- Planning resources and processes
- The importance of having measurements and key indications of performance.
- Technology in the Warehouse
- Purchasing and warehousing
- Use of RFID in an advanced warehouse
- EDI, EPOS, and JIT
- Productivity and performance measurement aligned to oil & gas
- Setting productivity and cost targets
- The importance of having measurements and key indications of performance
- Bar codes and scanners