Warehouse and Inventory Management

This course equips you with the skills to streamline stock control, optimize storage space, and ensure efficient inventory management for a seamless supply chain.

Warehouse and Inventory Management

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April 15, 2025

Next Start Date(s)

Fees

delivery

Classroom & Virtual

duration

4 days

enrolled students

9,999

Warehouse and Inventory Management

overview

Course Overview

Warehousing & Inventory Management is an important function in the general supply chain management. Businesses require to hold stock of raw materials and finished products long enough to begin production and distribute to customers respectively.

In this Warehousing & Inventory Management course we will look at the key functions in warehousing, paying attention to key processes executed in warehousing. We will also look at steps to optimize the storage of goods and finally we look at automation of the warehouse.

Learning Outcomes

By the end of the course, participants will be able to:

  • Explain the concept of warehouse and storage activities and its importance in the Supply Chain.
  • Explain the components of warehouse management.
  • Explain the elements and technical structure of the storage process.
  • Explain the concept of inventory and the importance of inventory management in the supply chain process.
  • Define inventory and inventory types.
  • Explain the importance of inventory control and inventory control systems.
  • Explain the place of information technologies in the storage process.
  • Explain warehousing activities in International Trade and E-commerce.

Curriculum

Introduction

Warehouse Process I: Receiving and Put-away

Warehouse Process II: Pick Preparation

Picking strategies and equipment

Order-picking methods

Warehouse processes from replenishment to despatch and beyond

Warehouse layout

Storage and handling equipment

Warehouse management systems

Inventory Management


Introduction

What is a warehouse

Types of warehouse operation

Why do we hold stock?

Warehouse location


Warehouse Process I: Receiving and Put-away

Introduction

Receiving, Pre-receipt and In-handling

Preparation, Offloading and Cross docking

Recording and Quality control


Warehouse Process II: Pick Preparation

Preparation

Warehouse pick area layout


Picking strategies and equipment

Picker to goods and Goods to picker

Types and examples of automated picking and systems

Handling equipment and Storage equipment


Order-picking methods

Paper pick lists

Pick by label and Pick by voice

Barcode scanning and Radio frequency identification

Pick by light/pick to light

Put to light and Vision pick

Comparisons and Cost of errors

Deciding on type of picking system and equipment


Warehouse processes from replenishment to despatch and beyond

Replenishment

Value-adding services

Indirect activities

Stock management and Stock or inventory counting

Cycle counting or perpetual inventory counts

Returns processing

Despatch and Documentation


Warehouse layout

Data collection and analysis

Space calculations

Aisle width and Other space

Warehouse layout examples


Storage and handling equipment

Storage equipment

Storage options

Warehouse handling equipment


Warehouse management systems

Why does a company need a WMS?

Choosing a WMS

The process and Selecting the right WMS

What to look for in a system

Selecting a partner

Implementation

Software as a service


who attends

Right For You

Participants enrolling for this programme will be required to have a minimum of 3 years’ professional experience. Participants who meet the programme requirement should pay the course fee and complete the enrollment form 2 weeks before the programme kick off date.

Requirements:

  • Experienced individuals who manage warehousing and inventory activities in diverse fields
  • Working professionals seeking to change career, job or industry to warehousing and inventory related field
  • Individuals who meets the requirements and intend on becoming warehousing experts
  • Mid to senior-level executives in any sector

Prospective applicants who do not meet the programme requirement but want to join the programme should talk to a Career Advisor.

Key Program Features

Training

The Warehouse and Inventory Management training approach employs hands-on learning, which imparts the skills required for specific job roles.

Internship & Projects

The Warehouse and Inventory Management course provides up to 4 months of internship while working on real work projects, which adds expertise and verifiable work references in the resident country.

Career Development

The Warehouse and Inventory Management course assists participants in securing a job through the development of a professional profile and job prospecting.

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course schedule

The Schedule For This Course

Piston and Fusion offer the Course as Classroom in Lagos and Virtual Online Class in other states in Nigeria. See dates and fees for classroom and virtual online class.

Classroom

Weekdays

Dates:

22nd Apr – 25th Apr, 2025

Days:

Tue, Wed, Thu & Fri

Time:

8:30am – 3:30pm

Duration:

4 days

Weekends

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Virtual

Weekdays

Dates:

22nd Apr – 25th Apr, 2025

Days:

Tue, Wed, Thu & Fri

Time:

8:30am – 3:30pm

Duration:

4 days

Weekends

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What It Will Cost

Piston and Fusion offer the Course as Classroom in Lagos and Virtual Online Class in other states in Nigeria. See dates and fees for classroom and virtual online class.

STD

₦220,000

STD +

₦270,000

PRO

₦340,000

PRO +

₦380,000

Standard

₦220,000

Virtual Only

Course Materials

PDF

Certificate

PDF

Manual, Cases & Templates

PDF

Mentorship

-

Refreshment

-

Perks

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Additional Services

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Ready to Join the Course?

This programme is designed for executives tasked with igniting innovation within their organisations, or who seek to create innovative solutions to a major challenge.

How to Apply:

  • Check the website to select a course of choice and fee.
  • Pay the registration fee and tuition to P&F account domiciled at First Bank
  • DETAILS Account Name: Piston & Fusion Ltd Account Number: 2015242578 Bank: First Bank of Nigeria
  • Complete the enrollment form ONLY AFTER PAYMENT
  • CASH PAYMENTS ARE NOT ALLOWED, ALL PAYMENTS MUST BE MADE TO THE COMPANY’S ACCOUNT.

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FAQs

Frequently Asked Questions

The course will cover key warehousing functions, inventory management processes, strategies for optimizing goods storage, and an exploration of warehouse automation technologies.

Effective warehousing and inventory management is crucial for businesses to ensure the smooth flow of goods, meet customer demands, and minimize costs associated with storage, handling, and transportation.

The course focuses on understanding and optimizing key warehousing functions, including inventory management, storage processes, and warehouse automation.