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, effective and productive environment in any warehouse, which will significantly contribute and optimise the company’s performance.

Objectives

To enhance participants’ understanding of the vital role the warehouse operation plays in any business. Empower them with real-world strategies; bestow them with principles, concepts and techniques related to the modern warehouse management as to become more efficient and effective in managing their space, tools and personnel. To improve productivity and reduce errors, thus reduce costs and deliver higher value to their company.

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

• Manage the warehouse space, tools and personnel effectively
  
• Apply new ideas in handling and clearing obsolete stock
  
• Be familiar with advanced applications and latest MHE
  
• Relate new processes and strategies in creating a manageable and workable warehouse environment for enhanced productivity
  
• Apply Lean Process, the Seven Wastes and the Five-S Technique to achieve a lean and productive working environment
  
• Contribute to the improvement and progression of their company
  

Target Audience

This course is designed for personnel with an assortment of degrees of experience in the warehouse operations (Distribution and Logistics Managers, experienced Storekeepers, 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 and The Retail Store Development Model
  
• The Primary Objectives
  
• Main and Auxiliary Operating Functions
  

Warehouse Management and its Important Parameters

• Planning Process and Flow Systems
  
• Value Stream Mapping Application
  
• MHE and Extend of Automation
  
• Case Study and Presentation of Outcome
  

Optimising Storage Space Utilisation

• Creating Additional Storage Space without the Need for Expansion
  

Warehouse KPIs

• KPIs in Relation to Company’s Goals
  
• Reference and Analysis of Various KPIs
  

Re-Evaluation of Previous Day’s Major Points - Warehouse Productivity, Health and Safety Regulations

• Sops and Tips of Being a Good Warehouse Employee
  
• Health Concerns
  
• Analysis of Two Major Safety Areas in any Warehouse
  
• Training Aspects
  

Warehouse Innovation

• Analysis of Current and Advanced Trends in Today’s Warehouse Environment
  
• Short Videos to Cover Future Applications
  
• Benefits From the Warehouse Automation
  

Short Video on the Future Warehouse

Lean Process and its Application in the Warehouse

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

Ways to Convert Warehouse Operations to Customer Service Function

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 various videos to cover advanced applications, which will endow participants with vital tools in their quest for improvement and excellence.

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