Introduction:

Although computerized bar coding and radio tagging have largely replaced the visual identification of stored items in a growing number of enterprises, the principles of physical stock management remain unchanged.

On other hand, warehousing may occur at several points in the supply chain. It is one of the main drivers of cost and value within the chain, along with inventory and transportation. Costs incurred when making storage decisions include the costs of locating in an inappropriate geographical market, the costs of physical storage and the costs of handling the goods. No need to say that cutting cost while maintaining the efficiency of the warehousing operations is a key to an agile and responsive supply chain, in other words, a key to more competitiveness for the whole enterprise in a globalized business environment… more…

Objectives:

Overall Objective:
This interactive course covers the principles for a good warehouse layout and design, and warehousing operations. Such objective is achieved through a holistic approach starting with the framework of the supply chain management, and going through inventory management aspects. In addition, it covers the transactional requirements needed to run an effective stores operation and the criteria for selection of a warehouse site. Particular attention is focused on warehousing from strategic and operational point of view. The course shall discuss the main drivers of cost and value within the supply chain, along with inventory and transportation. Additionally, it highlights the ISO quality management standards that apply to handling, storage, packaging, preservation and delivery of goods. more…

Specific Objective:

• This Warehouse Management System course should enable the attendees to:
• Understand the concept of supply chain management as a science and practical management including logistics management.
• Decide for when an enterprise needs to have a warehouse to support the type of operation it envisages.
• Determine the main features of warehouse location and design that support achieving maximum efficiency and minimizing cost.
• Identify the main warehouse operations and requirements relating to loading, unloading, sorting, order picking and disposal.
• Identify and describe the main types of inventory transaction records and the methods of collecting and processing transaction data, including using computer-based systems, bar codes and radio frequency tagging.
• Identify the main ISO quality management standards that apply to handling, storage, packing, preservation and delivery of goods. more…