On completion of this course you should be able to:
Appreciate the need for increased integration of the warehouse within the total logistics system
Discuss the change in logistics philosophies from a "push" environment to a "pull" Environment
Explore the availability of reliable, responsive, efficient, and effective third party warehouse providers and know when to best utilize them
Discuss the demands for integrated up-line and down-line communications and the challenges of Electronic Data Interchange, automatic identification and compatible information systems
Define the role of partnerships and the virtual integration of partner inventories
Understand how to plan, manage, and improve the warehouse operations by applying a professional approach
Course Outline
Logistics and Warehousing
The challenge of warehousing
Warehousing and physical distribution
Warehousing and manufacturing
Logistics excellence
Third party warehousing
Transportation modes
Distribution and Warehousing Services
Distribution network systems
Customer service management
Warehouse space and layout planning
Personnel planning
Achieving organizational excellence in warehouse operations
Planning, Analysis and Safety
Facilities planning
Simulation
Economic analysis
Hazardous materials management
Environmental concerns in warehousing
Fire protection in warehousing: an examination of codes, systems, and plans