The warehouse function is an integral part of the total distribution system and creates a clearly identified break point between the supply and demand aspects of any business.
Historically, the physical nature of the operation has emphasised the degree of its labour intensiveness, calling for a high level of man management and control. In recent years however, improved forms of handling and storage equipment together with computerised control systems offer opportunities for enhanced effectiveness and efficiency. As with other elements of the distribution function (transport and inventory), the skill of warehouse management is in finding the optimum balance between cost and service.
Who should participate?
The Warehouse Planning Master Class is designed for
people who have (or who aspire to) a tactical or strategic
role in Warehousing. This course is particularly relevant to
organisations looking to plan new operations or to review
existing processes. Organisations considering engaging
external consultants to plan the implementation of major
warehouse changes, may find it more cost effective (and
certainly more motivational) to provide their own people with
the expertise to manage this implementation themselves.
What will they learn?
Participants will learn how to analyse the warehouse
operations of a business and how to investigate and
understand the future requirements from the operation.
Next they will develop options to improve and change the
operation that will enable the future requirements to be
met. Finally they will identify what actions are needed to
implement the improvements and changes.
How will they learn?
Participants will learn by using the People Development
Group learning system, SCILworld - a simulated commercial
environment containing a simulated company called SCIL
plc.
During the Warehouse Planning Master Class, the participants take on the role of newly appointed Warehouse Managers in this fictitious company. Their specialist coach takes on the role of their manager, and sets the learners a challenging task around a major change to the management of the warehouse. The learner explains how they would complete the task within the simulated environment and completes the task in a series of reports, periodically submitted to their 'manager' (the coach), who is on hand should the learner require guidance.
Participants will be required to develop a detailed knowledge of:
1. The current processes and future needs of the
simulated business.
2. How the planning and effective management of the
warehouse can positively impact on company
profitability and customer service.
Fees and learning methods
The Warehouse Planning Master Class is available as a
4-day face-to-face event, by distance learning or by a blend
of the two. For an additional fee, face to face courses can
be contexted to reflect a particular company's operation and
culture. As the blend of learning will vary, depending on
the needs and learning styles of the learners, there is no
set fee. Please telephone +44 (0) 1530 276590 for details.
Face-to-face tuition
Classroom based, ideal for people who benefit from a
participative inter-active approach.
Distance learning
A coach supported private study option where learners
have the option to work where and when they
wish.
Below is a list of courses that provided by Logistics Learning Alliance:
- Supply Chain Fundamentals
- Sourcing Fundamentals
- Inventory Fundamentals
- Production Fundamentals
- Warehouse Fundamentals
- Transport Fundamentals
- Sourcing Operational Management
- Inventory Operational Management
- Production Operational Management
- Warehouse Operational Management
- Transport Operational Management
- Supply Chain Planning Management
- Production Planning Management
- Inventory Planning Management
- Warehouse Planning Management
- Transport Planning Management