Improving Efficiency And Minimizing Costs In The Modern Warehouse Course

Improve warehouse efficiency and cost reduction. Enroll in this course to learn techniques for streamlining warehouse operations and minimizing operational costs. BMC Training offers Improving Efficiency And Minimizing Costs In The Modern Warehouse Course in Warehouse , Logistics , Supply Chain and Inventory Courses.

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  • 126 Training Sessions
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  • Three Weeks
Improving Efficiency And Minimizing Costs In The Modern Warehouse Training Course

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Sydney , Australia 10 - Aug - 2025 28 - Aug - 2025 38250 GBP
Interlaken , Switzerland 10 - Aug - 2025 28 - Aug - 2025 29850 GBP
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Amsterdam , Netherlands 28 - Sep - 2025 16 - Oct - 2025 27300 GBP
Milan , Italy 28 - Sep - 2025 16 - Oct - 2025 22500 GBP
London , UK 28 - Sep - 2025 16 - Oct - 2025 17850 GBP
Madrid , Spain 28 - Sep - 2025 16 - Oct - 2025 22500 GBP
Munich , Germany 28 - Sep - 2025 16 - Oct - 2025 26700 GBP
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Paris , France 7 - Sep - 2025 25 - Sep - 2025 23700 GBP
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Tokyo , Japan 7 - Sep - 2025 25 - Sep - 2025 34500 GBP
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Rome , Italy 14 - Sep - 2025 2 - Oct - 2025 23700 GBP
Barcelona , Spain 14 - Sep - 2025 2 - Oct - 2025 24900 GBP
Zurich , Switzerland 14 - Sep - 2025 2 - Oct - 2025 26100 GBP
Istanbul , Turkey 21 - Sep - 2025 9 - Oct - 2025 16650 GBP
Bali , Indonesia 21 - Sep - 2025 9 - Oct - 2025 26100 GBP
Singapore , Singapore 21 - Sep - 2025 9 - Oct - 2025 25200 GBP
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Sydney , Australia 14 - Sep - 2025 2 - Oct - 2025 38250 GBP
Interlaken , Switzerland 14 - Sep - 2025 2 - Oct - 2025 29850 GBP
Taipei , Taiwan 21 - Sep - 2025 9 - Oct - 2025 38250 GBP
Istanbul , Turkey 19 - Oct - 2025 6 - Nov - 2025 16650 GBP
Bali , Indonesia 19 - Oct - 2025 6 - Nov - 2025 26100 GBP
Singapore , Singapore 19 - Oct - 2025 6 - Nov - 2025 25200 GBP
Washington , United States 19 - Oct - 2025 6 - Nov - 2025 40500 GBP
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Rome , Italy 26 - Oct - 2025 13 - Nov - 2025 23700 GBP
Barcelona , Spain 26 - Oct - 2025 13 - Nov - 2025 24900 GBP
Zurich , Switzerland 26 - Oct - 2025 13 - Nov - 2025 26100 GBP
Dubai , UAE 5 - Oct - 2025 23 - Oct - 2025 16622.5 GBP
Paris , France 5 - Oct - 2025 23 - Oct - 2025 23700 GBP
Hong Kong , Hong Kong 5 - Oct - 2025 23 - Oct - 2025 27300 GBP
Tokyo , Japan 5 - Oct - 2025 23 - Oct - 2025 34500 GBP
London , UK 12 - Oct - 2025 30 - Oct - 2025 17850 GBP
Madrid , Spain 12 - Oct - 2025 30 - Oct - 2025 22500 GBP
Munich , Germany 12 - Oct - 2025 30 - Oct - 2025 26700 GBP
Berlin , Germany 12 - Oct - 2025 30 - Oct - 2025 24900 GBP
New York , United States 12 - Oct - 2025 30 - Oct - 2025 38250 GBP
Amsterdam , Netherlands 12 - Oct - 2025 30 - Oct - 2025 27300 GBP
Milan , Italy 12 - Oct - 2025 30 - Oct - 2025 22500 GBP
Taipei , Taiwan 19 - Oct - 2025 6 - Nov - 2025 38250 GBP
Sydney , Australia 26 - Oct - 2025 13 - Nov - 2025 38250 GBP
Interlaken , Switzerland 26 - Oct - 2025 13 - Nov - 2025 29850 GBP
Geneva , Switzerland 5 - Oct - 2025 23 - Oct - 2025 29850 GBP
London , UK 16 - Nov - 2025 4 - Dec - 2025 17850 GBP
Madrid , Spain 16 - Nov - 2025 4 - Dec - 2025 22500 GBP
Munich , Germany 16 - Nov - 2025 4 - Dec - 2025 26700 GBP
Berlin , Germany 16 - Nov - 2025 4 - Dec - 2025 24900 GBP
New York , United States 16 - Nov - 2025 4 - Dec - 2025 38250 GBP
Amsterdam , Netherlands 16 - Nov - 2025 4 - Dec - 2025 27300 GBP
Milan , Italy 16 - Nov - 2025 4 - Dec - 2025 22500 GBP
Dubai , UAE 23 - Nov - 2025 11 - Dec - 2025 16622.5 GBP
Paris , France 23 - Nov - 2025 11 - Dec - 2025 23700 GBP
Hong Kong , Hong Kong 23 - Nov - 2025 11 - Dec - 2025 27300 GBP
Tokyo , Japan 23 - Nov - 2025 11 - Dec - 2025 34500 GBP
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Rome , Italy 2 - Nov - 2025 20 - Nov - 2025 23700 GBP
Barcelona , Spain 2 - Nov - 2025 20 - Nov - 2025 24900 GBP
Zurich , Switzerland 2 - Nov - 2025 20 - Nov - 2025 26100 GBP
Istanbul , Turkey 9 - Nov - 2025 27 - Nov - 2025 16650 GBP
Bali , Indonesia 9 - Nov - 2025 27 - Nov - 2025 26100 GBP
Singapore , Singapore 9 - Nov - 2025 27 - Nov - 2025 25200 GBP
Washington , United States 9 - Nov - 2025 27 - Nov - 2025 40500 GBP
Geneva , Switzerland 23 - Nov - 2025 11 - Dec - 2025 29850 GBP
Sydney , Australia 2 - Nov - 2025 20 - Nov - 2025 38250 GBP
Interlaken , Switzerland 2 - Nov - 2025 20 - Nov - 2025 29850 GBP
Taipei , Taiwan 9 - Nov - 2025 27 - Nov - 2025 38250 GBP
Istanbul , Turkey 21 - Dec - 2025 8 - Jan - 2026 16650 GBP
Bali , Indonesia 21 - Dec - 2025 8 - Jan - 2026 26100 GBP
Singapore , Singapore 21 - Dec - 2025 8 - Jan - 2026 25200 GBP
Washington , United States 21 - Dec - 2025 8 - Jan - 2026 40500 GBP
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Rome , Italy 28 - Dec - 2025 15 - Jan - 2026 23700 GBP
Barcelona , Spain 28 - Dec - 2025 15 - Jan - 2026 24900 GBP
Zurich , Switzerland 28 - Dec - 2025 15 - Jan - 2026 26100 GBP
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Paris , France 7 - Dec - 2025 25 - Dec - 2025 23700 GBP
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Tokyo , Japan 7 - Dec - 2025 25 - Dec - 2025 34500 GBP
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Munich , Germany 14 - Dec - 2025 1 - Jan - 2026 26700 GBP
Berlin , Germany 14 - Dec - 2025 1 - Jan - 2026 24900 GBP
New York , United States 14 - Dec - 2025 1 - Jan - 2026 38250 GBP
Amsterdam , Netherlands 14 - Dec - 2025 1 - Jan - 2026 27300 GBP
Milan , Italy 14 - Dec - 2025 1 - Jan - 2026 22500 GBP
Taipei , Taiwan 21 - Dec - 2025 8 - Jan - 2026 38250 GBP
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Course Syllabus

Introduction

Warehouses are an integral part of the modern supply chain, involved in sourcing, producing and distributing goods. However, due to the complexities of warehouse operations they can often be one of the most costly parts of the supply chain. Their efficient management is therefore critical for minimizing cost and contributing to an effective and efficient supply chain.

Course Objectives

On completion of this course you should be able to: 

  • Gain a wide knowledge and a valuable companion to the modern warehouse.
  • Determine the aspects of warehouse management, including cost reduction, productivity, people management, performance management, outsourcing, resourcing and costing a warehouse,
  • Define the role of the warehouse and its manager, equipment, storage systems and health and safety.
  • Demonstrate how to apply new technology, minimize spending, and create efficient, stream-lined operations.
  • Understand the best practice in warehouse operations.
  • Apply the latest technological advances to current environmental issues.

Course Outline

The role of the warehouse

  • Types of warehouse operation
  • Why do we hold stock?
  • Warehouse location
  • Number of warehouses
  • Supply chain trends affecting warehouses
  • The growth of e-fulfillment and its effect on the warehouse
  • Specialized warehousing

Role of the warehouse manager

  • Warehouse trade-offs
  • The warehouse manager's challenges
  • Lean warehousing
  • People management
  • People challenges
  • Attracting and retaining warehouse employees
  • An ageing and constantly changing workforce
  • Operating hours
  • Training
  • Warehouse audit
  • Quality systems

Warehouse processes: receiving and put-away

  • Receiving
  • Pre-receipt
  • In-handling
  • Preparation
  • Offloading
  • Checking
  • Cross docking
  • Recording
  • Quality control
  • Put-away

Warehouse processes: pick preparation

  • Preparation
  • Warehouse pick area layout

Picking strategies and equipment

  • Picker to goods
  • Goods to picker
  • Types of automated picking
  • Examples of automated picking systems
  • Handling equipment
  • Storage equipment

Order-picking methods

  • Paper-pick lists
  • Pick by label
  • Pick by voice
  • Barcode scanning
  • Radio frequency identification
  • Pick by light/pick to light
  • Put to light
  • Comparisons
  • Cost of errors
  • Deciding on type of picking system and equipment

Warehouse processes from replenishment to dispatch and beyond

  • Replenishment
  • Value-adding services
  • Indirect activities
  • Stock management
  • Stock or inventory counting
  • Cycle counting or perpetual inventory counts
  • The count itself
  • Security
  • Returns processing
  • Dispatch
  • Role of the driver

Warehouse management systems

  • Why does a company need a WMS?
  • Choosing a WMS
  • The process
  • Selecting the right WMS
  • What to look for in a system
  • Selecting a partner
  • Before the final decision
  • Implementation
  • Software as a service
  • Cloud computing

Warehouse layout

  • Data collection and analysis
  • Space calculations
  • Aisle width
  • Other space
  • Warehouse layout examples
  • Finding additional space

Storage and handling equipment

  • Storage equipment
  • Storage options
  • Shuttle technology with a difference
  • Very high bay warehouses
  • Other storage media
  • Warehouse handling equipment
  • Vertical and horizontal movement
  • Automated storage and retrieval systems (AS/RS)
  • Specialized equipment
  • Recent technical advances

Resourcing a warehouse

  • Processing activities
  • Other factors

Warehouse costs

  • Types of costs
  • Return on investment (ROI)
  • Traditional versus activity-based costing systems
  • Charging for shared-user warehouse services
  • Logistics charging methods
  • Hybrid

Performance management

  • Why do we need to measure?
  • What should we be measuring?
  • How to choose the right performance measures
  • Traditional productivity measures
  • New performance metrics
  • Hard and soft measures integrated performance models
  • Benchmarking
  • Balanced scorecard

Outsourcing

  • The outsourcing decision
  • Core activity/core competence
  • Improvement in customer service
  • Cost reduction
  • Labor relations
  • Financial strategy
  • Flexibility
  • Role of the third-party contractors
  • Preparing to outsource
  • Choosing the right partner
  • The transition
  • Managing a third-party relationship
  • Why contracts fail
  • The future of outsourcing

Health and safety

  • Risk assessments
  • Layout and design
  • Fire safety
  • Slips and trips
  • Manual handling
  • Working at height
  • Vehicles
  • Forklift trucks
  • Warehouse equipment legislation
  • First aid

The warehouse and the environment

  • Legislation and other pressures
  • Warehouse energy usage
  • Energy production
  • The environment and waste
  • Packaging
  • Pallets
  • Stretch wrap
  • Cartons
  • Labeling
  • Product waste
  • Waste disposal
  • Hazardous waste
  • Forklift trucks

The warehouse of the future

  • Context
  • Views of the future: the landscape
  • Views of the future: the warehouse
  • Other advances

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