Warehousing, Operations, and Disposal Course
IDPROP7001

Module 1: Warehouse Basics

• Define the purpose of warehouses and their different types, such as raw material storage, work-in-process, finished goods, and distribution warehouses.
• Understand the critical role of warehouses in the supply chain and how they contribute to product flow and inventory management.
• Examine key elements of warehouse design, including layout, storage systems, and workflow, to ensure efficient operations.

Module 2: How Are We Doing and How Do We Know?

• Understand the importance of objectively measuring warehouse performance.
• Learn key tools and techniques to measure performance.
• Choose the most important aspects of warehouse performance to measure.

Module 3: Improving Warehouse Operations and Automation

• Identify specific areas within warehouse operations that need improvement and recognize the value of incremental improvements.
• Learn about warehouse automation systems and how they can streamline operations to increase efficiency and reduce manual labor.
• Understand the process of assessing opportunities for automation and applying appropriate technologies for warehouse management.

Module 4: Warehouse Profiling

• Understand the concept of warehouse profiling, which involves analyzing and documenting warehouse operations to identify improvement areas.
• Learn how to develop a warehouse profile by collecting and analyzing data on activities such as receiving, storing, and shipping materials.
• Examine how profiling can be used to make informed decisions on space utilization, process improvement, and inventory management.

Module 5: Warehouse Slotting

• Define warehouse slotting.
• Understand the importance of slotting to increase warehouse performance.
• Develop a slotting tree to optimize inventory storage and improve the overall efficiency of the warehouse.

Module 6: Receiving

• Understand the receiving process, including the steps involved in inspecting and validating incoming goods to ensure accuracy and quality.
• Understand accountability in the receiving process.
• Explore the handling of hazardous materials during the receiving process, including safety measures and legal requirements.

Module 7: Warehousing and Storage Management

• Understand aspects of warehousing, including utilization of space, locator systems, warehouse management systems, and material handling equipment.
• Understand storage management—types, space requirements, floor plans, and storage aids.

Module 8: Managing the Physical Inventory Process

• Understand the components of effective management of a physical inventory.
• Learn about types of physical inventories.
• Understand the importance of security in managing a physical inventory.
• Learn how to conduct a warehouse inventory.

Module 9: Property Disposal

• Learn about the process of property disposal.
• Understand shipping and packaging.

Module 10: Occupational Safety and Health Programs

• Understand the importance of occupational safety and health programs in warehouse operations.
• Learn about safety regulations, hazard identification, and risk management to ensure a safe working environment for warehouse staff.
• Examine the role of warehouse managers in implementing and enforcing safety protocols and accident prevention measures.