INTRODUCTION FOR APPRECIATION OF WAREHOUSE MANAGEMENT AND OPERATION

Often, warehouse has been perceived as an activity based centre which involved much physical then mental. As time goes by, roles of warehouse has been enhanced and become more importance comparatively. Moreover, with the introduction of J.I.T concept, VMI and 3PL strategies, Warehouse Management become more competitive. Greater demands are being placed in adding value, providing better services and higher efficiency with lower risks and costs in the warehouse management towards customer satisfaction.

What are some of the techniques and knowledge that can be explored in order to achieve the common goal of an organization? How do organizations create and form an effective warehouse management?

This program will highlight the importance of warehouse management in the total Supply Chain Management (SCM), at the same time explore the activities involved in warehouse operation. It is structured to equip the participants with an overview of warehouse operation and stimulate more effective practices in the manufacturing industries through promoting self-competitiveness.

COURSE OBJECTIVES

• Provide participants with an overview of the principle and function of the entire warehouse operation
• Appreciate the existence of other functions as well as the importance of warehouse function’s roles and responsibilities
• Improve warehouse productivity through motivation and introduction of appropriate techniques and good practices

Participants will be able to:

• Manage stock appropriately with the right mindset and techniques
• Develop positive relationship with working colleagues as well as external parties at the same time appreciate self-worth
• Improve work performance, increase productivity and eliminate malpractice

PARTICIPANTS

• All those whom directly or indirectly deal with warehouse management in their day-to-day operation; or those who wish to attain the knowledge and techniques, aiming to understand basic warehouse management and overall operation.

TRAINING DURATION

• 2 days (9.00 am – 5.00 pm)

COURSE CONTENT

DAY ONE

Part I

Why Do We Need Warehouse?

• The Fundamental
• Various Types of Warehouses

Part II

The Overview of The Supply Chain  Management (SCM)

• Definition
• Various Concepts & Strategies
• The Enables

Part III

Warehouse Function

• Role & responsibilities
• The importance
• Stock Location Systems

Part IV

Relationships With Other Functions

• Importance of Relationships
• Organizational Chart & Structure

DAY TWO

Part V

The control of stock (I)

• Categories of Materials
• The Coding System

Part VI

The control of stock (II)

• Stock Controlling – Receiving & issuing
• Various Controlling Methods
• Financial Impact

Part VII

The control of stock (III)

• Procedures and Areas Requiring
• Various Stock Counting Systems
• Check List for Discrepancies Investigation

Part VIII

Security and safety in stores, control and disposal of scrap, and KPI

• 3 Major Areas of Concern in Security
• 3 Steps of The Waste Management
• KPI