About this Course

In recent times, Warehouse Management has been steadily increasing its importance within various organisations (SMEs and MNCs), in their endeavour to manage their costs and augment their customer services level.

In this seminar we shall explore fundamental and applicable rules for a well managed, workable and effective environment in any warehouse, which will significantly contribute and optimise the company’s performance.

Objectives

Upon completion of this workshop, participants will be able to;

• Understand the vital elements of warehouse activities
  
• Manage the warehouse space, tools and personnel efficiently
  
• Be familiar with advanced applications and latest equipment
  
• Relate new processes in creating a manageable and workable warehouse environment
  
• Apply the Five-S Technique to achieve a lean working environment
  
• Contribute to the improvement and progression of their company
  

Target Audience

This course is designed for personnel who are relatively new and/or with limited experience in the warehouse operation (Logistics and Distribution Managers, Store keepers, Executives or Warehouse Supervisors and Managers) of private or public organisations, as well as key management figures from SMEs keen to enhance their knowledge related to working in an effective warehouse environment.

Duration

Two days

Curriculum

Introduction, Ground Rules, Learning Outcomes - Warehouse and its Environment

• The Four-Step Process
  
• The Primary Objectives
  
• Main and Auxiliary Operating Functions
  

Warehouse Management and its Important Parameters

• Batch and Order Picking Approach
  
• Warehouse Layout
  
• Warehouse Flow Systems
  
• MHE and Extend of Automation
  
• Case Study and Presentation of Outcome
  

Warehouse Optimisation

• The Six Simple… But Important Components for Warehouse Optimisation
  

Warehouse KPIs

• KPIs in Relation to Company’s Goals
  
• Introduction of Various KPIs
  

Re-Evaluation of Previous Day’s Major Points - Warehouse and Security Aspect

• Security Issues in any Warehouse
  
• Ways to Minimise Vital Consequences
  

Warehouse Innovation

• Analysis of Current and Modern Trends in Today’s Warehouse Environment
  
• Short Videos to Cover Future Applications
  

Lean Process in the Warehouse

• Continuous Improvement - Kaizen
  
• Application of Five-S Technique
  
• The Seven Major Wastes in the Warehouse Environment
  

Conclusion, Action Plan and Q&A Session

• Participants’ Preparation of their Individual Action Plan
  
• Contributions with Questions and Answers
  
• Course’s Evaluation
  

Methodologies

The course will be conducted in English with the aid of a PowerPoint presentation. Strong participants’ interaction will be encouraged at all times.

It will also be supported by a case study and other practical training materials as well as videos, which will endow participants with vital tools in their quest for improvement and excellence.

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