Every logistics system requires warehousing as a link between the customer and the producer.  Warehousing ensures a good relationship between customer and producer through efficient customer services where the customer is able to obtain products at an affordable price. Over the years warehousing has become a big aspect of organizational operations. Training on warehouse and store management seeks to explain the concept of warehouse management and help participants develop skills in running warehouses.

COURSE OBJECTIVES

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

• Understand the process of designing procedure of a warehouse
• Determine methods of improving warehouse methods
• Identify methods of eliminating wasteful costs
• Determine profits gained with better customer services
• Facilitate internal productivity

WHO SHOULD ATTEND

This course targets warehouse managers, stock professionals, warehouse supervisors, distribution professionals, and non-warehouse operating personnel who want to learn about warehouse management.

COURSE OUTLINE

• 1.  Function of a warehouse
  2. Classification of products
  3. Options of layout of a warehouse
  4. Equipment and techniques used in a warehouse
  5. Warehouse health and safety
  6. Warehouse costs and productivity