Supply Chain Fundamentals: Warehousing Operations

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Overview

Supply Chain Fundamentals: Warehousing Operations

Course Description

This course is structured to prepare entry-level and supervisory-level employees in warehouse operations with a fundamental understanding of the supply chain. You will review the physical, technological, process, and safety considerations of warehouse/distribution operations. Additionally, you will learn about facility configuration, storage and handling techniques, metrics, customer service considerations, and the role of distribution operations in different industries. Gain exposure to barcoding, picking and shipping processes, as well as storage and sorting systems for a well-rounded overview that can be applied to your organization.

Course Content

WAREHOUSING & ITS FUNCTION

RECEIVING GOODS AT THE DISTRIBUTION CENTER

PUTAWAY AND RESTOCKING

PICKING AND PACKING

THE SHIPPING OF GOODS

SAFE, HEALTHY, AND SECURE WORKING ENVIRONMENTS

INVENTORY CONTROL

LABOR PERFORMANCE MANAGEMENT

Requirements & Materials
Important Information

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After you complete your registration follow the "How to Access Your Course Content" instructions which display on the session details (summary) page for this course.

This is a self-paced online course.  You may register anytime while registration is open and will have access to the course through the published "Access Ends" date.

Materials

Required

  • Computer with speakers to access online content

Provided

  • Access to online course content and optional reading materials until the course end date

Session Details

Who Should Attend

This course is designed for Receiving, Shipping, Putaway, Picking, and Packing Clerks, Operators, Analysts, Supervisors, and Warehouse, Terminal, Crossdock, and Distribution Center administrators, clerks, analysts, supervisors, and managers as well as learners seeking to enter these roles. Supply chain professionals from other domains will also benefit through gaining insights into warehousing operations.

Supply chain and logistics professionals learning in classroom

What You Will Learn

  • Warehouse and its function
  • Putaway and restocking
  • Picking and packing
  • The shipping of goods
  • Inventory control
  • Labor performance management
Supply chain professionals collaborating in warehouse

How You Will Benefit

  • Demonstrate a fundamental understanding of the physical, technological, process, and safety considerations of warehouse/distribution operations.
  • Explain facility configuration considerations, representative storage and handling techniques, performance metrics, customer service considerations, and the role of distribution operations in different industries.
  • Discuss picking and shipping processes and material handling equipment.
  • Describe the key operations that take place within a warehouse and how they relate to each other.
  • Discover the different warehouse operating/ownership models.
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I am really impressed with the scope of subjects covered and the practical case studies in diverse sectors from health, education, and other public sector projects.

- Kenny Onasanya
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