Logistique D'entreposage

Module 1

Role of the warehouse in the supply chain

• Purposes of holding stock

• Functions of a warehouse

• Types of warehouse

Module 2

Elements of warehousing strategy

• What do you want the warehouse to do?

• Objectives of warehouse management – service vs cost

• Outsourcing and contracts

• Warehouse location and number of warehouses

Module 3

New warehouse technologies

• Summary of warehouse technologies

• Functions and role of the warehouse management system (WMS)

• Automatic identification methods

• Modeling and simulation systems

Module 4

Warehouse functions

• Receiving and putaway or cross-dock

• Picking

• Replenishment

• Packing and despatch

• Returns

Module 5

Management issues

• Housekeeping

• Safety and environment

• Stock counting

Module 6

Developing a warehouse strategy

• Stages in strategy development

Module 7

Warehouse planning

• Warehouse layout

• Storage methods and equipment

• Warehouse automation

• Materials handling methods and equipment

Module 8

Warehouse cost management

• Sources of cost and cost drivers

• Calculating costs and rates

• Activity-based costing

Module 9

Performance management and improvement

• Productivity standards

• Performance indicators and control methods

Module 1

Role of the warehouse in the supply chain

• Purposes of holding stock

• Functions of a warehouse

• Types of warehouse

Module 2

Elements of warehousing strategy

• What do you want the warehouse to do?

• Objectives of warehouse management – service vs cost

• Outsourcing and contracts

• Warehouse location and number of warehouses

Module 3

New warehouse technologies

• Summary of warehouse technologies

• Functions and role of the warehouse management system (WMS)

• Automatic identification methods

• Modeling and simulation systems

Module 4

Warehouse functions

• Receiving and putaway or cross-dock

• Picking

• Replenishment

• Packing and despatch

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