INTRODUCTION FOR MANAGING WAREHOUSE AS EFFICIENT DISTRIBUTION CENTRE

One of the key role of warehousing operation is to ensure material get received and distributed efficiently to internal and external customers.

Not meeting this objective in a warehouse operation means that the total warehouse and inventory management system failed to meet the most important task.

In this program, participants will learn the key principal and technique of warehousing, inventory management, and understand the knowledge and skill required in managing the warehouse and inventory operation to ensure an effective and efficient distribution management system is in place.

COURSE LEARNING OUTCOMES

By the end of the 14 hours tutorial and practical in class practices, the learning achieve will enable the following:-

CLO 1 – Knowledge gain is able to comprehend the learning on the major key principal of warehousing and inventory management in actual work environment (C2)

CLO 2- Skill achieved is able follow and reproduce the warehouse distribution  process at the work place according to the standard requirement of warehouse and inventory operation in order to be an efficient and effective distribution centre (P3)

CLO 3 – Attitude achieved is able to discuss and put into practice the right process flow in warehouse distribution centre operation (A2)

WHO MUST ATTEND

This training program is highly recommended for employees involve in warehousing & store operation and employees in other department, which has related cross-functional relationship, for example, purchasing, production, and logistics departments.

TRAINING METHODOLOGY

This training will involve the following area to enhance learning:

• 14 hours training program over 2 days or 4 days x 3.5 hours per day online learning via Zoom or Microsoft Team with client license or training provider license
• Power point presentation in Bahasa Melayu and English
• Case studies / Brain storming session
• Discussion on subject of learning
• Facilitating by trainer to enhance understanding of subject matter
• Bilingual Notes will be provided (BM and English)

COURSE CONTENT

Module 1 – Warehouse as Distribution Centre Key Principles

• Role of Stores and Warehouses in Business Operation
• Key Function and Objectives of Warehousing
• Key Principal of Warehouse and Inventory Management
• Supplier Management system
• Measurement system
• Technologies
• Productivity Improvement
• Wastes removal
• Quiz

Mode of Learning

• Tutorial 3 hour
• Independent learning time 6 hours
• Independent learning time activities
• Understand the module by reading the notes provided
• Brainstorming after program to look at all the key principles of warehousing and inventory management which is missing from the current operation
• Course learning outcome CLO 1 and CLO3

Module 2 – Best Practices in Distribution Centre

• Best Practices for Receiving
• Put away strategies
• Best Practices for Issuing
• Restocking (return) management
• Stock Quarantine procedure
• Stock Preservation procedure
• Auditing for process and stock
• Understand Stock ABC Analysis key purpose
• Review Replenishment level with Safety and Reorder stock management
• Push and Pull Inventory
• Case study

Mode of Learning

• Blended (Tutorial and Practice) 3 hour
• Independent learning time 6 hours
• Independent learning time activities
• Understand the module by reading the notes provided
• Review current operation and compare against the standard requirement and improved those weaknesses
• Carry out analysis on some of the major current inventory stock level using the learning from this module
• Review the Push and Pull inventory concept and check out how many type of inventory in your warehouse are managed with either Push or Pull system
• Download video “What is Kanban, Principles & Benefits”  to further understand the concept
• Course learning outcome CLO 1 , CLO 2 and CLO3

Module 3 – Reducing Wastages and Risk in Warehouse and Inventory Management

• 7 key wastes of Warehouse and Inventory Management
• Problem solving method to eliminate waste
• Managing Risk in Warehouse Operation
• Mitigation steps to eliminate Risk
• Case study

Mode of Learning

• Blended (Tutorial and Practice) 2 hour
• Independent learning time 4 hours
• Independent learning time activities
• Understand the module by reading the notes provided
• Brainstorm with your team members on possible risk in your warehouse operation and use the method as shown in this module to manage it
• Check out what is your main types of wastages in your operation
• Course learning outcome CLO 1 , CLO 2 and CLO3

Module 4 – Cross Docking Management

• What is cross docking management
• Pre distribution cross docking
• Post distribution cross docking
• Advantages of Cross docking
• Key concern in Cross docking
• Cross docking toward improving distribution efficiency

Mode of Learning

• Tutorial 3 hour
• Independent learning time 4 hours
• Independent learning time activities
• Understand the module by reading the notes provided
• Brainstorm with your team members on how to improve cross docking system in the warehouse operation
• Course learning outcome CLO 1 , CLO 2 and CLO3

Module 5 – Picking Strategies for Efficient Distribution

• Zone Picking strategy
• Batch Picking strategy
• Wave Picking strategy
• Advantages and Disadvantages of Picking Strategies
• Best Practices in Picking stock for distribution

Mode of Learning

• Tutorial 3 hour
• Independent learning time 4 hours
• Independent learning time activities
  • Understand the module by reading the notes provided
  • Brainstorm with your team members on how to improve picking strategies
• Course learning outcome CLO 1 , CLO 2 and CLO3

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