Target Audience

Directors, Operations Managers, Storekeepers and Warehouse Managers.
Programme Standards

- Maximum 6 attendees
- 30 days of one to one support
- Handouts
- Programme director/s with at least a Masters Degree in the subject
- Convenient morning timings or in-house at any time for a minimum of two bookings
- Can be configured to address a number of professions and industry sectors

Price

EUR248 ex VAT per participant.
Stores and Warehouse Management Workshop
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These topics are specifically tailored to address the needs and responsibilities of storekeepers and their manager, providing practical insights and strategies to optimize stores and warehouse management processes and improve overall performance.
Topics Covered
1.  Inventory Management Best Practices: 
   - Techniques for efficient inventory control, including cycle counting, ABC analysis, and stock rotation methods.
   - Strategies for optimizing stock levels to prevent overstocking or stockouts while minimizing carrying costs.
   - Use of inventory management software and technology for tracking stock movements, managing reorder points, and generating inventory reports.
   - Importance of accurate record-keeping and documentation for inventory transactions, including receiving, issuing, and returns.

2.  Warehouse Organization and Layout: 
   - Principles of warehouse layout design to maximize space utilization, streamline workflows, and enhance productivity.
   - Proper storage techniques for different types of inventory, including palletized goods, bulk items, and perishable goods.
   - Implementation of efficient picking and packing processes, including batch picking, zone picking, and wave picking.
   - Safety protocols and practices to ensure a safe working environment, including equipment safety, emergency procedures, and hazard identification.

3.  Order Fulfillment and Customer Service: 
   - Importance of timely and accurate order fulfillment in meeting customer expectations and maintaining customer satisfaction.
   - Streamlining order processing workflows from order receipt to shipment, including order picking, packing, and shipping.
   - Strategies for handling special orders, rush orders, and customer inquiries effectively.
   - Communication and collaboration between warehouse staff and other departments, such as sales and customer service, to ensure smooth order fulfillment processes.

4.  Performance Metrics and Continuous Improvement: 
   - Key performance indicators (KPIs) for measuring warehouse performance, such as order accuracy, on-time delivery, inventory accuracy, and productivity.
   - Techniques for analyzing warehouse performance data to identify areas for improvement and implement corrective actions.
   - Employee training and development initiatives to enhance skills, knowledge, and productivity among storekeepers.
   - Implementation of continuous improvement methodologies, such as Lean principles, Six Sigma, and Kaizen, to drive efficiency and eliminate waste in warehouse operations.