e-Warehouse - Introduction to warehouse management

The Introduction to warehouse management module provides the foundations and professional framework for understanding and managing a warehouse within a modern logistics chain. A warehouse is not an isolated island, but a dynamic hub where goods and information flows must be continuously aligned to deliver a high level of service at an optimal cost. This module gives participants a thorough understanding of the strategic, tactical and operational levels of warehouse management. We cover warehouse types, the interaction between the four crucial organisational pillars, and the balance between cost efficiency, productivity and customer service. There is also a strong focus on the impact of automation, from WMS to PLC in the IT/OT hierarchy, and the strict application of Belgian compliance and legislative frameworks.

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e-Warehouse - Introduction to warehouse management

e-Warehouse - Introduction to warehouse management

e-Warehouse - Introduction to warehouse management

e-Warehouse - Introduction to warehouse management

🎯 Learning objectives

The aim of this introduction is to give you a clear understanding of the whole landscape:

1. Role in the supply chain & warehouse types

Position & types: Warehouse functions from raw materials to the end customer. Distinguish between production warehouses (raw materials, WIP and spare parts), distribution warehouses (B2B, B2C/e-commerce and hubs) and retail warehouses (counter service and self-service).
Organisational models: In-house operations versus outsourcing (public, ADR and dedicated), conventional (Man-to-Goods) versus automated (Goods-to-Man), direct versus indirect issuing, and open versus closed warehouse management.

2. Objectives & integrated management

Multiple objectives & costs: Balance business interests (costs and efficiency) with customer service (time and quality). Manage storage-space costs versus handling costs.
Trade-offs & integration: Storage density versus movement, service levels versus productivity, and alignment with purchasing, production, transport and sales.

3. The four pillars of warehouse organisation

Technology: Storage, transport and communication equipment.
Logic: Layout, ABC analyses, put-away and picking routes.
IT: Control and recording through the WMS.
People: Safety, ergonomics, leadership, training, and the use of permanent versus temporary staff.

4. Flows & IT/OT automation

Goods & information flows: Inbound and outbound processes linked to paperless, real-time data systems.
IT/OT hierarchy: The IT layer (ERP/WMS: what), the WCS/MES layer (route) and the OT layer (PLCs controlling conveyors, AS/RS, AGVs and sorters).

5. Tactical management: KPIs & development

KPIs: SMART/KISS indicators divided into primary indicators (service levels, costs and productivity) and secondary indicators (occupancy, picking lines and energy).
Improvement & agility: Continuous Improvement versus Quantum Leap projects, such as a WMS implementation, and adaptation to changing market conditions.

6. Belgian compliance & VAL/VAS

Compliance: Well-being at work / Codex (ergonomics and EDTC/Vinçotte inspections), environment / VLAREM (ADR/PGS), FAVV (HACCP), customs (AEO) and social legislation (temporary agency work and night work).
VAL/VAS: VAS for information/services (Track & Trace, labelling and VMI) and VAL for physical operations (kitting, packaging, assembly/disassembly, returns and display construction).

These topics are explored in full detail in later modules.

What is included in this product?

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This product contains 3 e-learning modules. You complete the modules at your own pace.

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001B 🎦 Introduction to Warehouse Management
001A 🎓 Introduction Warehouse Organisation
Warehouse Case Study D.01 ✏️ Terms & definitions (quiz)

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