Warehouse Operational Excellence: Best Practices in Logistics, Tools, Techniques, and Supply Chains
Introduction
This intensive five-day course equips supply chain professionals with the tools, techniques, and best practices required to optimise warehouse operations. Participants will learn how to apply lean principles, streamline inventory management, and establish performance management systems that continuously drive operational improvement.
Modern warehouses are no longer passive storage points; they are dynamic, value-adding nodes in the supply chain that can deliver superior customer satisfaction and competitive advantage. This programme demonstrates how to evaluate warehouse processes, eliminate wasteful activities, and implement best-in-class strategies to achieve operational excellence.
This course will feature:
* Structuring, locating, and operating an efficient warehouse
* Applying Lean principles to eliminate waste and enhance flow
* Developing inventory strategies through SKU segmentation
* Integrating the warehouse as part of the supply chain value chain
* Designing executive dashboards with effective KPIs
Objectives
By the end of this course, participants will be able to:
* Understand the strategic role of warehouses in the supply chain
* Apply best practices in warehouse design and operations
* Develop and manage inventory strategies for optimal efficiency
* Leverage technology to enhance warehouse visibility and control
* Implement performance management systems to drive continuous improvement
Course Content
Day One: Warehouse Infrastructure Strategies
* Strategic approaches to warehouse location
* Layout and design options for efficiency
* Types and classifications of warehouses
* Automation in warehouse management
* Role of IT systems in warehouse operations
* Industry-specific variations in warehouse practices
Day Two: Warehouse Operating Processes and Principles
* Key processes: receiving, storing, picking, packing, and shipping
* Optimizing goods flow across warehouse functions
* Advanced techniques: break-bulk, cross-docking, mixing, assembly
* Cycle counting and physical inventory audits
* Applying Lean principles to warehouse processes
* Driving continuous improvement and managing change
Day Three: Inventory Analysis and Product Classification
* Core functions and role of inventory in supply chains
* Ensuring inventory accuracy and control
* Managing Work-in-Progress (WIP) inventory
* ABC classification and three-dimensional SKU segmentation
* Using product classification to streamline efficiency
* Replenishment methods and strategies
Day Four: Leveraging Resources and Developing New Capabilities
* Workforce management, training, and motivation
* Building capability through evaluation and development
* IT environment: ERP and warehouse management systems
* Role of the warehouse within the broader value chain
* Outsourcing strategies: risks and opportunities
* Supplier collaboration and partnership models
Day Five: World-Class Warehousing through Performance Management
* Contemporary trends shaping global warehousing
* Benchmarking and identifying best practices
* Establishing performance management frameworks
* Key metrics for operational visibility and decision-making
* Creating executive dashboards with KPIs
* Implementing and sustaining warehouse improvements
Who Should Attend
This programme is designed for professionals who are directly or indirectly involved in warehouse, inventory, and supply chain operations, including:
Warehouse & Store Managers seeking to optimise operations and improve efficiency.
Supply Chain & Logistics Professionals aiming to integrate warehousing into broader supply chain strategies.
Inventory Controllers & Materials Managers are responsible for accuracy, replenishment, and cost control.
Operations Managers & Distribution Supervisors overseeing end-to-end warehouse performance.
Procurement & Sourcing Specialists who interact with warehouses and suppliers.
Continuous Improvement & Lean Practitioners implementing performance and efficiency initiatives.
IT & Systems Specialists supporting warehouse management systems and automation.
Any professional aspiring to enhance their expertise in warehouse management and logistics excellence**.
Enquiries and Registration
Enquiry at : admin@keleaders.com
Whatsapp: 0044 790 125 9494
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