Warehouse Operations

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About Course

To equip learners with the operational, managerial, and technological skills required to manage warehouse activities efficiently, ensuring accuracy, safety, and cost-effectiveness in storage and distribution.

What Will You Learn?

  • Module 1: Introduction to Warehouse Operations
  • Role of Warehousing in the Supply Chain
  • Types of Warehouses: Public, Private, Bonded, Distribution Centers, Cold Storage
  • Key Functions: Receiving, Put-away, Storage, Picking, Packing, Dispatch
  • Stakeholders: Warehouse Manager, Inventory Controller, Forklift Operator, Transporter
  • Module 2: Warehouse Layout & Infrastructure
  • Warehouse Design Principles: Flow, Accessibility, Safety
  • Storage Systems: Pallet Racking, Shelving, AS/RS, Mezzanine
  • Material Handling Equipment: Forklifts, Conveyors, Pallet Jacks, Scissor Lifts
  • Dock Design & Yard Management
  • Module 3: Inbound & Outbound Operations
  • Inbound
  • Receiving Procedures & Inspection
  • Goods Receipt Note (GRN) & Put-away Process
  • Cross-Docking & Back-to-Back Receiving
  • Outbound
  • Order Picking Methods: FIFO, LIFO, Batch, Wave, Zone
  • Packing & Labeling Standards
  • Dispatch Documentation: Gate Pass, E-Way Bill, Delivery Note
  • Module 4: Inventory Management in Warehousing
  • Inventory Types: Raw Materials, WIP, Finished Goods, Spares
  • Stock Counting Methods: Cycle Count, Annual Count, Perpetual Inventory
  • Inventory Accuracy & Reconciliation
  • Reorder Point, Safety Stock, and EOQ Concepts
  • Module 5: Technology in Warehouse Operations
  • Warehouse Management Systems (WMS): Features & Benefits
  • Barcode & RFID Integration
  • Real-Time Inventory Tracking
  • Automation & Robotics in Warehousing
  • Module 6: Safety, Compliance & Sustainability
  • Warehouse Safety Protocols (PPE, Fire Safety, Material Handling)
  • Regulatory Compliance: FSSAI, DG Handling, Bonded Warehouse Rules
  • Waste Management & Green Warehousing
  • SOPs & Audit Readiness
  • Module 7: Case Studies & Practical Exercises
  • Case Study: Redesigning a Warehouse Layout for Efficiency
  • Simulation: Receiving & Dispatch Workflow
  • Exercise: Create a Pick List & Dispatch Plan
  • Role-play: Warehouse–Transport–Customer Coordination

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