Mastering Warehouse Mechanics

The main objective of this training course is to empower professionals with

• Complete knowledge and understanding of warehouse mechanics
• The overall skillset, capabilities and confidence to not only manage warehouse operations but innovate and introduce game-changing enhancements benefiting the organisation and in turn one’s career growth and progression
• The confidence, knowledge and experience to train other professionals on warehouse mechanics
• The perspective, exposure and understanding to carefully review existing systems and processes and devise ways to improve things through smooth change management
• The understanding and knowledge to assess risks and make provisions to better manage risks to prevent increase in costs impacting organisational growth
• The experience and confidence to increase warehouse performance and operations by identifying the correct metrics to be tracked and managed
• The overall skillset and experience to gain a competitive advantage over others in handling warehouse mechanics and operations more efficiently

CONTENT

Components of the Receiving Process

• Shipment identification
• Product count
• Product inspection
• Receiving documentation

Improving Warehouse Receiving Efficiency

• Labelling
• Process
• Inspection
• Compilation of right metrics
• Replenishment

Methods of Order Picking

• Piece picking
• Zone picking
• Wave picking
• Sorting systems
• Pick-to-box method

Types of Replenishment Methods

• Day or wave demand replenishment
• Opportunistic replenishment
• Top-off/lean-time replenishment
• Combination
• Emergency replenishment

Improving the Order Picking and Packing/Dispatching Processes

• Conduct ABC analysis/order profiling
• Select correct picking methodology
• Use technology
• Minimise handling and movement
• Improve storage

Key Principles of Inventory Management

• Demand forecasting
• Warehouse flow
• Inventory turns/Stock rotation
• Cycle counting
• Process auditing

Warehouse Analytics Strategies for Improving Warehouse Operational Efficiency

• Predict demand more accurately
• Plan for smarter inventory location
• Make data meaningful, accessible and comprehensible
• Enable complex supplier networks; reduce risks
• React quicker to supply chain issues
• Influence financial objectives
• Manage multiple chains

FOR WHOM:

Stores Purchasing and Logistics Personnel in the Public and Private Sectors

TRAINING METHODOLOGY

The training methodology combines lectures, discussions, group exercises and illustrations. Participants will gain both theoretical and practical knowledge of the topics. The emphasis is on the practical application of the topics and as a result participant will go back to the workplace with both the ability and the confidence to apply the techniques learned to their duties.