Subject: Warehouse Management

The Warehouse or Distribution Centre is as critical, if not more so, as any other department in an organisation. Its contents alone can account for as much as 90% of the total operating capital of the company.

Traditionally regarded as a place of temporary convenience, incurring costs and generating no returns, the course focuses on modern management techniques to views this differently. Today, the store is considered the most critical cost and revenue-generating centre with the quality of its service having a direct influence on the overall efficiency of the organisation. It is therefore important to ensure that this department is always functioning efficiently and effectively.

Affording an opportunity for continuing education, this module covers pertinent topics for executives in any industry or those pursuing such careers. This course also gives you a chance to profit from the collective and experience of industry peers.

OBJECTIVES

To help participants have a better understanding or contribute more towards the efficiency and productivity of this crucial are by explaining its importance in respect to the total organisation and upgrading by the technical skills of the participants.

SYLLABUS

Includes key topics like:

  • Overview of store and its role within its organisation
  • Six store functions
  • Effective layout of stores
  • Storage Systems - manual, semi-automated and automated
  • Store management and control techniques
  • Material audit methods
  • ABC Analysis
  • Inventory management
  • Purchasing

 
 
 
 


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