Warehouse and Stores Management Best Practices for Managing & Improving Warehouse Operations
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Warehouses and stores are often under-rated operations in organisations, yet they are essential in providing customer service. The purpose of this course is to show how to implement all of the essential tools for the effective management of warehousing and stores. This module shows how to evaluate procedures, change and improve methods by eliminating wasteful activities and excess costs.
- Turning 'Theory' into 'Practice'?
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This intensive two day course will additionally provide the practical skills and information that can be taken back to the workplace so that internal problems that limit performance can then be more effectively planned, organised and controlled and then deliver reduced costs and improved service in warehouse and stores operations. Your trainer has extensive experience of planning and managing warehouse operations.The training methodology will include expert tutor input, delegate discussion and involvement, exercises, video presentations, case study analysis and supportive course manual.
- Who should attend?
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Owners, operators and directors of organisations/ companies who have warehouse and stores operations All Warehouse Managers, Distribution, Logistics and Supply Chain Professionals in the private, public and service sectors
- Key areas to be covered in the programme and documentation
Introduction to Warehousing in the Supply Chain
Warehouse Functions & and how they fit in to the overall Supply Chain.
Sorting and Storing
The Warehouse Check List
Case Study: (This will flow through the entire 2-day course)
Storage Options & Capacity Management Planning
A balance has to be found between maximising space usage, whilst minimising the time taken to carry out the operations. This involves looking at:
Volumetric Storage Impact
Warehouse Elevations
Capacity V Utilisation
Choke Points
Picking/assembly options
Pick to Light
Despatching options
Organising for flow
Exercise: High Bay Warehouse
Productivity, Operating Costs & Budgets
Efficient and Effective Warehouse Operations requires that productivity is maximised and costs are minimised. This session will explore areas for best practices and will examine Typical Costs involved in warehouse Operations,KPIs and the importance of Setting Productivity and Cost Targets
Fixed and Variable costs
Utilisation and Performance
The Importance of Metrics
Performance Indicators
Setting Productivity and Cost Targets
Assess Labour Needs
Exercise:Setting up a model to provide a clear understanding of Productivity and Resources Exercise: Setting up a Simple Warehouse Budget establishing Fixed and Variable Cost
Product Classification
Product classification has critical implications for efficient warehouse operations.This session will look at the important considerations such as:
Supply & Demand
Pareto Analysis or the 80/20 rule
ABC Classification Analysis
Product Handling Groups
Throughputs and product formats
Forecasting
Inventory Management
Cycle Counting
Perpetual Inventory Checks
Quarantine
LIFO& FIFO
Operating Methods & Equipment
Warehouse Structures
Loading Bays
Selecting Fork Lift trucks
Selecting Racking
Warehouse Automation and ICT
Warehouse Management Systems
Pick By Light Pick By Voice Pick By Scan
Exercise: Fork Lift Truck KPIs
Health & Safety
Warehouses are potentially dangerous areas in which to work and an overview of the appropriate legalisation will be looked at, including:
Duty of Care
Risk assessments/task analysis
Equipment maintenance and care
Recognising health and safety risks
Raising peoples awareness
Fork lift truck safety
Fire safety in warehouses
Service levels
Warehouses are a vital link in the total supply chain process. This session will examine:
Internal and External customers
Key customer service measures
Customer service sampling
Effects of substandard service
Minimising errors
Exercise:Conflict Triangle (Buyers V - Sells V Operations)
Security & Loss
Correct Levels of Security
Internal and External Theft
Preventative Measures
Exercise: Tabletop discussion factors to be taken in to account
Actions
Summary
This session links together the sessions and ideas put forward:
Warehouse Financial and Operational assessments.
Aspects of world class warehousing operations
Exercise: Know your Numbers Know your Warehouse Business
- Benefits to you
Examining the physical link of handling and storing stock in the company operations and activities
Analysing all of the key areas of warehouse operations
Getting the useful tools and knowledge how to manage the costs of operating warehouses and stores
Identifying and using key performance indicators to succeed in improving the warehouse and stores management process
Getting practical applications for successful warehouse management
Using best in class practices for cost and productivity improvements, selecting and maintaining equipment and conducting safe operations
- Companies already benefiting include:
- Duration of Course
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2 Day Course
- Course details
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This course is currently only available as an in-house option. For more information, and a quote, contact our team on +44 (0)20 3002 3057, or by email at ProfessionalTraining@iihc.org
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