OBJECTIVES

Provide a clear understanding of the principles for balancing material flows and work loads in a warehouse or distribution center in order to install a productive and cost effective operation. Provide the necessary knowhow and techniques to organise or to improve the working methods in warehouses and distribution centers.

TARGET GROUP

All staff members and executives who are in charge of the management or the organization of warehouses or distribution centers or those who are aiming at taking over these responsibilities in the future.

CONTENT

• Systematic analysis of material flows
• Systematic Layout Planning
• Role and Types of warehouses
• Storage systems & Internal transport
• Locator Systems
• Methods for Order picking
• Warehouse Management Systems
• Bar code & Radio frequency
• Standard times, Ergonomics & Security
• Procedures for Inventory Control
• Flexibility & Productivity
• Costs and Investment analysis
• Case study
• Step towards a performing warehouse operation

ORGANIZATION

Practical and intensive 5 day training course for the higher level with many exercices and case studies. All aspects of the warehouse operation will be tackled in a systematic approach.