Our civilisation has passed through three major periods, the third of which began within the memory of most of us. The first was the age of Agriculture, the second great period was the Industrial Era, while the newest period is the Age of Information; the utilisation of computers and radio frequency terminals as common warehousing tools has taken place only in the last three decades, the goal of the course is to develop a better understanding between the third-party warehouse operator and the user of these services.
On completion of this course you should be able to:
Course Outline
Module 1: Background of the Warehouse Industry
The Evolving Role of Warehousing
The Functions of Warehousing
The Pros and Cons of Contract Warehousing
Warehousing and Corporate Strategy
Module 2: The Elements of Warehouse Management
Communications and Electronic Data Interchange
Packaging and Identification
Transportation
Accountability
Starting-up or moving a warehouse operation
Auditing warehouse performance
Module 3: Real Estate Aspects of Warehousing
Finding the Right Location
The 21st Century Logistics Facility
Planning Warehouse Operations
Protecting the Warehouse Operation