Logistics and Warehouse Management

Getting the right product to the right place, on time and at the right cost, is at the heart of every successful supply chain.

5 daysIntermediate9 modules

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Overview

About this course

Getting the right product to the right place, on time and at the right cost, is at the heart of every successful supply chain. This five-day course covers the practical side of moving and storing goods, from choosing transport modes to running an efficient, safe warehouse.

You will plan warehouse layouts, improve receiving, picking and dispatch, keep stock records accurate and design distribution arrangements that balance service and cost. You will also learn to break down and reduce logistics costs and use clear KPIs to track and improve performance.

What you'll learn

Explain the role of logistics in customer service and total cost.
Compare transport modes and select the most suitable option for a shipment.
Plan warehouse layout, storage and material handling for efficiency and safety.
Manage receiving, put-away, picking, packing and dispatch processes.
Design distribution arrangements that balance service levels and cost.
Calculate and control the main logistics costs.
Use logistics KPIs to monitor and improve performance.

Curriculum

9 modules

Logistics objectives and scope
Logistics and customer service
The total logistics cost concept
Outsourcing and third-party logistics

Road, sea, air and rail transport
Choosing a transport mode
Freight consolidation and routing
Working with carriers and freight forwarders

The role of warehouses
Location and layout principles
Storage systems and racking
Material handling equipment

Receiving and inspection
Put-away and slotting
Order picking methods
Packing and dispatch

Location and stock records
Cycle counting and stocktaking
Barcodes and warehouse systems
Investigating and resolving discrepancies

Distribution network options
Delivery scheduling
Last-mile delivery
Handling returns

Transport cost components
Warehousing cost components
Cost-to-serve analysis
Reducing logistics costs

Common warehouse hazards
Safe handling and stacking
Fire safety and housekeeping
Security and loss prevention

Logistics and warehouse KPIs
Productivity measures
Lean in the warehouse
Continuous improvement action plan

Who it's for

Logistics coordinators, warehouse supervisors and managers, transport planners and storekeepers who want to run operations more efficiently.

Before you start

Basic understanding of supply chain concepts or experience in a logistics or warehouse role

Diplomas

Part of these Alalamia diplomas

Alalamia Diploma in Supply Chain and Logistics Management

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