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PWMPrinciples of Warehousing ManagementStrategic Warehouse Management: Navigating Operations, Inventory, and Continuous Improvement for Competitive Edge
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Course Overview
Operating within a warehouse’s environment and managing the large quantities and value of inventory is a competitive advantage in today’s dynamic economy. Gaining this competitive advantage requires being able to identify the various operations in a warehouse and recognizing the need to implement continuous improvement initiatives to make a warehouse more productive.
This program is designed to increase knowledge of the role of a warehouse, how inventory managed and moved into through and out of the store either to an internal customer or an external customer.
The program covers:
1. The role of a modern warehouse and distribution center in the 21 st Century.
2. How does a warehouse fits into the greater supply chain?
3. The receipt, storage and issuing of stock.
4. Warehouse automation and responsive warehouse management
5. Warehouse management system, paperless picking and digitization
This program is designed to increase knowledge of the role of a warehouse, how inventory managed and moved into through and out of the store either to an internal customer or an external customer.
The program covers:
1. The role of a modern warehouse and distribution center in the 21 st Century.
2. How does a warehouse fits into the greater supply chain?
3. The receipt, storage and issuing of stock.
4. Warehouse automation and responsive warehouse management
5. Warehouse management system, paperless picking and digitization
Key Takeaways
1
Gain recognition in the field as a warehouse management expert
2
Build credibility and set yourself apart from peers
3
Learn latest trends in warehouse management
4
Impact your organization’s bottom line
5
Demonstrate mastery of knowledge
LEORON - Professional Development Institute
LEORON is the leading corporate training and EdTech company in the EMEA region, with the most comprehensive learning and development solutions in all strategic corporate functions, including Corporate Finance, HR, Procurement and SCM, Technology, Quality, Operations and Engineering. Through instructor-led sessions, in-company training, and coaching, our faculty of experts deliver over 1200+ programs annually, while 25,000+ professionals are equipped with up-to-date relevant education and the latest tech solutions across the EMEA region.We help our valued clients with a wide range of services, including Training Needs Analysis, Competency Development and Assessment, and custom-built e-Learning solutions that cater to specific industries and knowledge areas.LEORON mission remains boosting competitiveness of our clients worldwide through continuous learning, while we strive to achieve our vision of becoming the best quality corporate training and EdTech Company in the EMEA and the world.Whether our clients are facing difficulties re-organising their brand, equipping their workforce with an extra set of skills or aiming to assess competencies within an existing structure, our development planning is a great solution.LEORON’s mission is to help our worldwide clients boost their competitiveness by improving the competency levels of their employees, through top quality training and development solutions delivered by unrivaled global experts and facilitated by the best training managers in the industry.
Course Outline
Day 1
Introduction
Warehouse Strategy and Tactics
→ Introduction to Distribution and ogistics
→ What is the Supply and Distribution Channel?
• The Need of Distribution Channels
• Reducing Channel complexity
• Channel Intermediaries
→ Warehouse Fundamentals
• Warehouse Strategy
• Warehouse Ownership types and functions
• Specialized Warehouse Services Warehouse Performance Management
Practical Application: Warehouse Maturity Scan
Delegates will individually complete the Warehouse Maturity which will result in a tailored action plan. The Warehouse Maturity Scan calculates your savings potential and identifies your top priority actions.
→ Introduction to Distribution and ogistics
→ What is the Supply and Distribution Channel?
• The Need of Distribution Channels
• Reducing Channel complexity
• Channel Intermediaries
→ Warehouse Fundamentals
• Warehouse Strategy
• Warehouse Ownership types and functions
• Specialized Warehouse Services Warehouse Performance Management
Practical Application: Warehouse Maturity Scan
Delegates will individually complete the Warehouse Maturity which will result in a tailored action plan. The Warehouse Maturity Scan calculates your savings potential and identifies your top priority actions.
Day 2
Basics of Inventory Management
→ The impact of Inventory management on Supply Chain
→ Inventory Definitions and Functions
• Characteristics of Inventory in the Supply Chain
• Channel Inventory and Demand Flows
→ Optimizing Inventory Levels
• Order Point
• Period Review
• Economic Order Quantity
• Safety Stock
• Replenishment Planning Process
→ Stock Counting Procedures
Practical Application: Inventory Management Models
Delegates will work individually on assignments in calculation and application of inventory management models.
→ Inventory Definitions and Functions
• Characteristics of Inventory in the Supply Chain
• Channel Inventory and Demand Flows
→ Optimizing Inventory Levels
• Order Point
• Period Review
• Economic Order Quantity
• Safety Stock
• Replenishment Planning Process
→ Stock Counting Procedures
Practical Application: Inventory Management Models
Delegates will work individually on assignments in calculation and application of inventory management models.
DAY 3
Warehouse Processes and Layout
→ Basic Warehouse Processes
• Receiving
• Storage
• Picking
→ Sorting/Packing and Value-Added Services
• Replenishment
• Dispatch
• Reverse and Return Logistics
→ Packaging
• Product and Packaging Fundamentals
• Unitizations and Unit Loads
→ Warehouse Lay-out
• Warehouse Design Principles and Process
• Facility Size
• Types of Lay-outs
→ Optimizing Throughput, Space and Capacity
Practical Application: Lay-Out Strategies
Delegates will work in small groups to build high level lay-out strategies for a selected facility. Delegates can request that real life situations are used from their companies for this exercise.
• Receiving
• Storage
• Picking
→ Sorting/Packing and Value-Added Services
• Replenishment
• Dispatch
• Reverse and Return Logistics
→ Packaging
• Product and Packaging Fundamentals
• Unitizations and Unit Loads
→ Warehouse Lay-out
• Warehouse Design Principles and Process
• Facility Size
• Types of Lay-outs
→ Optimizing Throughput, Space and Capacity
Practical Application: Lay-Out Strategies
Delegates will work in small groups to build high level lay-out strategies for a selected facility. Delegates can request that real life situations are used from their companies for this exercise.
DAY 4
How to Build and Run Modern Warehousing and Distribution Centers?
→ The Role of Software and Technology
• Warehouse Management and Warehouse Control Systems
• Transport Management Systems
• Yard Management Systems
→ Material Handling: Equipment for Running an Efficient Warehouse
• Conveyors
• Picking Systems
• Handling Systems
• Storage Systems
• Slotting Strategy
→ Modernization of Warehousing Processes
• e-Commerce, Paperless picking and digitization
• Automated Storage and Retrieval Systems
• Highly Automated Warehouse Processes
→ Environment, Health, Safety and Security
Practical Application: Handling Systems & EHS
As a group we will work on a case to identify used handling systems as well as a case minimize the impact of a warehouse disrupting incident.
• Warehouse Management and Warehouse Control Systems
• Transport Management Systems
• Yard Management Systems
→ Material Handling: Equipment for Running an Efficient Warehouse
• Conveyors
• Picking Systems
• Handling Systems
• Storage Systems
• Slotting Strategy
→ Modernization of Warehousing Processes
• e-Commerce, Paperless picking and digitization
• Automated Storage and Retrieval Systems
• Highly Automated Warehouse Processes
→ Environment, Health, Safety and Security
Practical Application: Handling Systems & EHS
As a group we will work on a case to identify used handling systems as well as a case minimize the impact of a warehouse disrupting incident.
DAY 5
Global Trade Considerations – Expert topics
→ Incoterms 2020, the Basics and the Differences
→ Letter-of-Credit process
→ Customs – Import and Export Procedures and Documentation
→ Dangerous Goods Handling and Regulations
Practical Application: Incoterms 2020 and Global Trade
Delegates will complete a workshop in order to understand the application of Incoterms 2020 and other global trade elements.
Next steps in Increasing your Warehouse Maturity Level: Action Plan
Course Evaluation
→ Letter-of-Credit process
→ Customs – Import and Export Procedures and Documentation
→ Dangerous Goods Handling and Regulations
Practical Application: Incoterms 2020 and Global Trade
Delegates will complete a workshop in order to understand the application of Incoterms 2020 and other global trade elements.
Next steps in Increasing your Warehouse Maturity Level: Action Plan
Course Evaluation
Who Should Attend?
This highly practical and interactive course has been specifically designed for
→ Warehouse managers
→ Distribution managers
→ Production and inventory managers
→ Operations
→ Supply chain management
→ Procurement
→ Materials management
→ Purchasing
→ Students with an interest in warehouse management and carving out a niche in supply chain management
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FAQ
What language will the course be taught in and what level of English do I need to take part in an LEORON training program?
Most of our public courses are delivered in English language. You need to be proficient in English to be able to fully participate in the workshop and network with other delegates. For in-house courses we have the capability to train in Arabic, Dutch, German and Portuguese.
Are LEORON Public courses certified by an official body/organization?
LEORON Institute partners with 20+ international bodies and associations.We also award continuing professional development credits (CPE/PDUs) for:1. NASBA (National Association of State Boards of Accountancy) 2. Project Management Institute PDUs 3. CISI credits 4. GARP credits 5. HRCI recertification credits 6. SHRM recertification credits
What is the deadline for registering to a public course?
The deadline to register for a public course is 14 days before the course starts. Kindly note that occasionally we do accept late registrations as well, but this needs to be confirmed with the project manager of the training program or with our registration desk that can be reached at +91 4 95 5711 or [email protected].
What does the course fee cover?
The course fee covers a premium training experience in a 5-star hotel, learning materials, lunches & refreshments, and for some courses, the certification fee and membership with the accrediting bodies.
Does LEORON give discounts?
Yes, we can provide discounts for group bookings. If you would like to discuss a discount on a corporate level, we will be happy to talk to you.
Reviews
- Review:IAMM Internal Audit Maturity ModelIn recognition of their dedication and contribution supporting IKEA Saudi Arabia in arranging training programs during 2017 & 2018, looking forward for more development and exciting effort this year. On behalf of IKEA Saudi Arabia, THANK YOU!Dalal Kutbi
- Review:Certified Professional in Quality and Patient SafetyDating back to 2014, Mobily’s “LEORON” experience has grown from a single collaboration to a long-term partnership. We consider “LEORON” Institute as a strategic partner, whose contribution has been nothing but premium in equipping our staff with field-based knowledge and information. Past three years have resulted with an expanded collaboration with superior customer service and support. Best Regards,Turki S. Alsahaan
- Review:Certified Professional in Quality and Patient SafetySince the partnership was signed between BAE Systems Saudi Development & Training and LEORON in 2017, we have been working together to offer the Saudi market a complete portfolio of training solutions benefiting from the wide and extensive experience of both parties. Recognizing the great success of this partnership, we are looking for further collaborations in the future that will position both companies as one of the leading training providers in Saudi Arabia. We thank the LEORON team for their full cooperation and continuing support, and look forward to further success together in the years to come.Emad Alrajih
- Review:Certified Professional in Quality and Patient SafetyWe have been working with LEORON for the past two years and will be working with them again this upcoming year. The programs they delivered were fruitful and exciting and our organization has received positive feedback from the participants. What our organization aims to do is to provide at no cost training for all the private sector employees so that they may benefit from our offered programs in Innovation and Professional development. LEORON has helped us achieve this goal. We look forward to continuing this service and wish them the best of luck. Regards,Nasser M. Al-Subaie
