Materials Handling in the Modern Warehouse
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Materials Handling in the Modern Warehouse Course
Introduction:
Course Objectives:
The course utilizes a variety of methodologies including lectures, workshops, discussion groups, and hands-on exercises in order to address all of the key elements necessary for planning, managing, and improving warehouse operations. Participants will be asked to consider and discuss the latest concepts in warehousing management as well as the potential for application in their own operation. The emphasis of the seminar is on practical, real-world implementation of modern warehouse management methods.
Who Should Attend?
This course is designed for all warehouse and operations managers and supervisors who are interested in improving warehouse operations. It is also beneficial for materials, purchasing, and inventory managers or supervisors who either control warehouse operations directly or must support them as part of the supply chain. It will be of value to all managers and executives in the organization who are responsible for reducing costs, increasing productivity, raising inventory turns, and enhancing customer service through high fill rates, accurate information, and excellent order fulfillment.
Course Outlines:
Planning warehouse layout
- Special Storage Considerations
- Effective Space Utilization
- Loss of Control and Security
Material location and order processing systems
- Dedicated vs. Random Storage Methods
- Discrete picking vs. Zone Picking vs. Batch Picking
- Improving Order Processing Productivity
- Storage Aids and Material Handling Equipment Selection
Warehouse operations management
- Receiving
- Storage
- Stock Control
- Order Processing
- Shipping
- Warehouse Performance Measurement
- Overcoming the barriers to improved performance
Warehouse management systems
- Evaluating your current strengths and weaknesses
- Compiling your system requirements
- Developing your own software vs. buying a package
- Obtaining Management Commitment
- Managing the Implementation Process
Implementing change in the warehouse
- Understanding Organizational Culture
- Overcoming Resistance to Change
- Building Teamwork
- Managing and Motivating Warehouse Personnel
- Positive and Negative Approaches in Leadership
New directions in warehouse management:
- Supply Chain Management
- Re-engineering Warehouse and Logistics Operations
- Benchmarking World Class Warehouse Operations