Warehouse Management Short Course

Week 1: Warehouse Fundamentals

1. Introduction to Warehouse Management
  – Definition and importance of warehouse management
  – Warehouse functions and processes
  – Warehouse organization and layout
2. Warehouse Operations
  – Receiving and putaway
  – Storage and inventory management
  – Order picking and packing
3. Inventory Management
  – Inventory control and accuracy
  – Inventory valuation and costing
  – Stock optimization and management

Week 2: Warehouse Operations and Logistics

1. Warehouse Operations
  – Warehouse equipment and technology
  – Material handling and storage
  – Safety and security in the warehouse
2. Logistics and Supply Chain Management
  – Logistics and transportation management
  – Supply chain optimization
  – Freight forwarding and customs clearance
3. Warehouse Performance Management
  – Key performance indicators (KPIs)
  – Warehouse benchmarking and improvement
  – Continuous improvement and lean principles

Week 3: Warehouse Technology and Best Practices

1. Warehouse Management Systems (WMS)
  – WMS implementation and configuration
  – WMS functionality and benefits
  – Integration with other systems
2. Best Practices in Warehouse Management
  – Warehouse design and layout best practices
  – Inventory management best practices
  – Order fulfillment best practices
3. Case Studies and Group Project
  – Real-life warehouse management scenarios
  – Group project: apply warehouse management concepts to a case study

Cost. K4500