Advanced Warehouse Management
Advanced Warehouse Management
OBJECTIVES
- Complete knowledge and information about advanced warehouse management
- The required skill and confidence to independently drive and manage complex warehouse operations
- The necessary confidence, experience and knowledge to train other professionals on advanced warehouse management
- The ability and capabilities to audit existing processes and make changes to enhance the overall performance of the warehouse, thereby contributing to growth and development
- The skillset and capability to acquire complete control and tracking of processes across warehouse operations through automation and mechanisation
- The knowledge and experience to introduce operational transparency, thereby helping implementation and execution of leaner processes within the organisation
- The overall skillset and capabilities required to manage complex warehouse operations successfully in any organisation or industry, thereby increasing avenues for growth and progression
WHO SHOULD ATTEND?
- Operational and functional managers and supervisors of warehouse operations who need to be competent to handle complex operations with ease and accuracy
- Senior management of the organisation who should understand warehouse operations or effective management and storage support in detail
- Warehouse staff and employees performing the various activities for operations within
- Internal and external auditors who need to understand the level of operations and steps taken for complete processes to audit and make decisions or convey results accordingly
- Any other professional who would like to know more about advanced warehouse management
COURSE OUTLINE
DAY ONE
Key Features of Advanced Warehouse Management
- Workflows
- Picking and packing
- Wave processing
- Inventory counting
- Containerisation
- Mobile communication
- Material handling
- Support for cross-docking
- Sales order return management
- Enhanced reservation hierarchy
Features of Warehouse Management Systems
- Warehouse design
- Inventory tracking
- Receiving and put-away
- Picking and packing goods
- Shipping
- Labour management
- Yard and dock management
- Reporting
DAY TWO
Types of Inventory Control Systems
- Perpetual inventory system
- Periodic inventory system
- Barcode inventory system
- Radio-frequency identification (RFID) inventory system
Benefits of an Advanced Warehouse Management System
- Reduced inventory costs
- Reduced labour costs
- Increased storage capacity
- Increased inventory accuracy
- Complete process control
- Advanced functionality
- Operational transparency
- Integrated labour management
DAY THREE
Features Influencing the Choice of Warehouse Location
- Desired customer base
- Proximity to carrier services
- Storage requirements
- Workforce availability
- Longevity
Factors Influencing Warehouse Design and Layout
- Product
- Space
- Equipment
- Circulation of goods
- Personnel
DAY FOUR
Aspects Considered When Designing Warehouse Layouts
- Make most of available space
- Reduce handling of goods to a minimum
- Provide easy access to the stored product
- Ensure highest rotation ratio
- Offer maximum flexibility in product positioning
- Control amounts stored
Common Warehouse Inventory Issues
- Inaccurate quantities
- Capacity
- Damage
- Product identification
- Training
DAY FIVE
Challenges to Warehouse Management
- Managing warehouse space and layout
- Communication
- Time management
- Inventory accuracy and tracking
- Customer expectations
- Redundant processes
- Product diversification
- Product picking
- Inaccurate purchase orders
- Handling product damages
- Managing demand fluctuations
- Globalisation