Warehouse Operations & Inventory Control Course

Master Warehouse Efficiency and Inventory Control for Success in the Dynamic Middle East

In today's fast-paced business environment, efficient warehouse operations and precise inventory control are crucial for any business dealing with physical products. This comprehensive course, tailored for the Middle East market, equips you with the latest techniques and best practices to streamline your warehouse workflows, optimize inventory management, and elevate your overall supply chain.

Key Course Benefits:

• Regional Relevance: Gain valuable insights applicable to the Middle East's logistics landscape.
• Modern Techniques: Master the latest warehouse management and lean warehousing systems.
• Boost Efficiency: Leverage technology like WMS, RFID, and barcode scanning for significant gains.
• Enhance Accuracy: Implement cycle counting strategies and ensure inventory precision.
• Optimize Operations: Improve receiving, put-away, order picking, packing, and shipping processes.
• Prioritize Safety: Understand and implement warehouse safety protocols.
• Advance Your Career: Earn a valuable certification that demonstrates your expertise to employers.

Key Topics Covered:

• Warehouse layout and design
• Inventory tracking systems
• Receiving and put-away processes
• Order picking and packing methods
• Shipping and transportation logistics
• Cycle counting and inventory accuracy
• Warehouse safety protocols
• Leveraging technology such as WMS, RFID, and barcode scanning for efficiency gains

Course objectives:-

This hands-on and result-oriented program will ensure that your warehouse operation teams understand the importance of warehouse management to your key operations. Participants will learn the latest, effective warehouse management and lean warehousing management systems in the industry through our hands-on course leader.

Who Should Attend?

• Warehouse and logistics managers
• Supply chain professionals
• Inventory control specialists
• Purchasing and materials control personnel
• Anyone seeking to excel in warehouse operations and inventory control

Course duration: 5 days 

Course outlines

Read on to explore the detailed course content and discover how this program can empower you to excel in the world of warehouse operations and inventory control.

Module 1 –Warehouse Management

Introduction to Warehousing Management  

• Importance of Warehousing
• Problems in Warehousing
• Stores Responsibilities and Organization
• ERP and Warehouse Management Systems
• Warehousing and E-Commerce environment
• Types of Warehouses
• Storage media
• Warehousing Operations
• Layout of the Warehouse
• Storage Utilization and Organization
• Stock Location
• Fixed Versus Random Location

Warehousing Key Performance Indicators  

• Service Level
• Cost-effectiveness
• Resource Utilization
• Stock Integrity
• Financial aspects
• Operational aspects

Module 2 Inventory Management

Selective Inventory Control

• Types of Inventory Analysis
• Pareto Analysis
• ABC Classification
• Inventory Turnover Control

Pull Inventory Control

• Reorder Point Control
• Periodic Review Control
• Application of the Basic Economic Order Quantity

Effect of Lead Time and Demand Variability

• Materials variability measurement
• Choosing the optimum inventory system

Module 3 – Stock Audit

Item Coding Systems

• Importance of Item Coding
• Harmonized Coding
• AIDC Systems
• Bar-Coding
• RFID

Stock Control

• Stock level setting
• Stock record mechanism
• FIFO, LIFO storage control
• Shelf life control
• VMI systems
• Consignment stocks

Stocktaking and cycle counting

• Reason for Higher Physical Balance in the Inventory
• Common Causes of inaccurate records and stock discrepancies
• Procedures of Stocktaking
• Dealing with Discrepancies

Module 4 – Material Storage and Handling

Storage types

• Stacking
• Racking

Handling Equipment

• Conveyors
• Powered Trucks

Small Parts and Spare Parts Warehousing

• Vertical Rotary Racks
• Horizontal Rotary Racks

Identifying Warehousing Resources

• Little’s Law
• Identifying required labor and equipment

Module 5 Warehouse Security, Safety, and Location Management

Warehouse Security, Safety, and Maintenance  

• Security principles
• Safety principles and rules
• Housekeeping

Concept of 5S for Warehousing

Introduction to OSHA

• Storage and Handling Symbols
• Forklift Safety
• Dock Safety
• Chemicals Safety
• NFPA Symbols
• MSDS by OSHA 

Conclusion:

By enrolling in this program, you'll benefit from comprehensive modules that cover every aspect of warehouse management and inventory control, ensuring you are well-prepared to meet the challenges of this ever-evolving industry. Our experienced instructors will guide you through real-world case studies and practical exercises, enabling you to apply your learning immediately.

Upon successful completion of this course, you'll receive a certification that will not only boost your career but also signal to employers your commitment to excellence in this field.

Don't miss this opportunity to enhance your professional profile and open doors to exciting career prospects. Join us on this journey to become a proficient warehouse and inventory management expert. Register today, and let's take your career to new heights together! Your future in the world of logistics starts here.