Warehouse & Stores Management
Purchases and Store Programs
Introduction
Warehousing is an
integral part of every logistics system, where the warehousing is an important
link between the producer and the customer. Warehousing plays a vital role in
providing a desired level of customer service at the lowest possible cost where
there is pressure on the warehouse to perform its functions to a high standard
to meet the expectations of the customer. Over a number of years, warehousing
has developed from a relatively minor part of the company’s logistics system to
one of its most important functions.
The purpose of this
exciting Warehouse & Stores Management training course is to show how to
implement all the essential tools for the effective management of warehousing
and stores. This training course examines various aspects of the business such
as production, product, suppliers, customers and the associated product through
puts and volumes.
Course Objective
By the end of this training
course, you will be able to understand:
- Explain
how to design warehouse procedures
- Change
and improve methods
- Understand
how wasteful activities/costs can be eliminated
- Obtain
added value for money with improved customer service
- Improve
internal productivity.
Training Methodology
A highly interactive combination of lecture and discussion sessions will be managed to maximize the amount and quality of information, knowledge and experience transfer. The sessions will start by raising the most relevant questions, and motivate everybody finding the right answers. The attendants will also be encouraged to raise more of their own questions and to share developing the right answers using their own analysis and experience.
Course Outline
Day 1:
The Role of
the Warehouse
- Why
we need a warehouse?
- What
functions they cover?
- How
do they fit into the supply chain?
- The
Balance between Sorting and Storing.
- The
Location and Capacity of Warehouses.
Product
Classification
- Supply
/ Demand Variables.
- ABC
Analysis or the 80/20 Rule.
- Determining
Product Handling Groups.
- Throughputs
and Product Formats.
Day 2:
Layout Options
- Receiving
Options.
- Storage
Options.
- Picking
/ Assembly Options.
- Dispatching
Options.
- Using
the Floor and the Height Space.
- Organising
for Flow.
Methods and Equipment
Equipment required
for lifting, storing and moving equipment available for specific layout
options, including:
- Loading
Bays.
- Selecting
Forklift Trucks.
- Selecting
Racking.
- Implications
for Warehouse Layouts.
- Operational
Timings and Planning.
Day 3:
Health and Safety
- Duty
of Care.
- Inspections
and Risk Assessments-task Analysis.
- Equipment
Maintenance and Care.
- Raising
People's Awareness.
Security and Loss
- Minimizing
Internal Theft.
- Minimizing
External Theft.
- Preventative
measures will be briefly discussed.
Day 4:
Productivity and Costs
- Fixed and Variable Costs.
- Typical Costs Involved.
- A Model for Understanding
the Roles of Productivity, Utilization, and Performance.
- Setting Productivity and
Cost Targets.
- The Importance of having
Measurements and Key Indications of Performance.
Service Levels
As warehouses are a link in the total
process of satisfying customers, this session will also examine:
- Internal and External
Customers.
- Customer Service Measure.
- Customer Service Sampling.
- Effects of Substandard
Service.
- Minimizing Errors.
Day 5:
Warehouse Layouts and Productivity
- Different Types of Layouts
with Advantages and Disadvantages.
- Planning for Flow in the
Warehouse.
- Calculations for Storage.
- Calculations for throughput
and Productivity.
- Checklists to help on
deciding the best option to take back to the participants’ workplace.
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