delivery
Classroom & Virtual
duration
4 days
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9,999
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Warehouse Design and Operations
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.
₦220,000
₦270,000
₦340,000
₦380,000
Standard
₦220,000
Virtual Only
Course Materials
Certificate
Manual, Cases & Templates
Mentorship
-
Refreshment
-
Perks
-
-
Additional Services
-
-
₦220,000
₦270,000
₦340,000
₦380,000
Standard Plus
₦270,000
Virtual Only
Course Materials
Certificate
Manual, Cases & Templates
Mentorship
3 Months
Refreshment
-
Perks
-
-
Additional Services
CV & LinkedIn Profile Development
Exam Application (Only for Certification courses)
₦220,000
₦270,000
₦340,000
₦380,000
Professional
₦340,000
Classroom & Virtual
Course Materials
Print & PDF
Certificate
Manual, Cases & Templates
Mentorship
-
Refreshment
Teabreak & Lunch
Perks
Souvenir
Notepad & Pen
Additional Services
-
-
₦220,000
₦270,000
₦340,000
₦380,000
Professional Plus
₦380,000
Classroom & Virtual
Course Materials
Print & PDF
Certificate
Manual, Cases & Templates
Print & PDF
Mentorship
3 Months
Refreshment
Tea Break & Lunch
Perks
Souvenir
Notepad & Pen
Additional Services
CV & LinkedIn Profile Development
Exam Application (Only for Certification courses)
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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
- Send your name, phone no, email, training location, amount paid & proof of payment to fees@pistonandfusion.org
- 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.