In this course, we describe the strategic role of warehousing in the broader context of supply chain management and logistics. We also detail the different warehousing activities and focus on the ones which warehousing can contribute to, in the organization. In addition, we examine the operational and financial performance aspect of warehousing, with an eye on sustainability.
Course Objectives of The A - Z of Warehouse Management
Describe the strategic role of warehouses in the supply chain
Profile and optimize warehousing activities
Identify different warehousing configurations and value-adding activities
Develop key performance indicators and benchmark warehouse performance
Outline the cost and revenue aspects of warehousing
Recognize sustainable warehousing techniques and practices
Supply chain overview
The role of warehouses
Types of warehouses
Private warehousing
Public warehousing
Contract warehousing
Fundamentals of warehouse operations
Warehouse organizations and job descriptions
Customer order profiling
Item activity profiling
Inventory profiling
Activity relationship profiling
Warehousing equipment and tools
Automatic Identification and Data Capture (AIDC)
Barcoding
Radio Frequency Identification (RFID)
Optical Character Recognition (OCR)
Magnetic stripes
Biometrics
Warehousing echelons
Warehouse design
Value-adding activities
Stockpiling, spot stocking, and assortments
Cross-docking, breakbulk, and consolidation
Mixing
Postponement and assemble-to-order
Reverse logistics
Warehousing KPIs
Benchmarking warehousing operations
Warehouse performance gap identification
Continuous improvement in operations
Warehouse cost calculations
Capital costs
Operating costs
Handling and storage costs
Investment analysis
Lean warehousing
Sustainability competencies
The triple bottom line
Designing-for-the-supply chain
Designing-for-the-environment
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