Warehousing is an integral part of every logistics system. It is that part of a firm’s logistics system that stores products (raw materials, parts, goods-in-process, finished goods) at and between point-of-origin and point-of-consumption, and provides essential information to management on the status, condition, and disposition of items being stored. It plays a vital role in providing a desired level of customer service at the lowest possible total cost. Warehousing has evolved from being a smaller facet of a firm’s logistics system to one of its most important functions.
Introduction to the concept of warehousing
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Types of warehousing & configuration options
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Warehouse design and improvement
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Manual and automated warehouse handling systems
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Understand various aspects of a warehouse management system
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Understand demand within a warehouse context
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The measuring of capacity and utilising capacity
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Understand warehouse productivity and performance
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Utilise commonly used warehouse performance metrics
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Warehouse Work Organisation, understanding the role of a warehouse manager and individuals job rolesInternational dimensions, supporting competitiveness and global supply chains
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Formal lectures are supplemented by structured classroom discussions and a series of group-based exercises. These interactive exercises will serve to re-enforce some of the learning on the module. The exercises allow the participants to apply the learning through exploring academic literature and case-based contexts. In addition, company case histories and video presentations will be presented to illustrate key themes in warehousing.
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| Other Assessment(s) | 100 |