PROGRAM OUTLINE

EVALUATING WAREHOUSE OPERATIONS

• Evaluating Receiving and Storage Operations
• Controlling Order Picking
• The Role of Maintenance, Security, and Housekeeping

MAKING THE RIGHT EQUIPMENT DECISIONS

• Criteria for Evaluating and Selecting Equipment
• Choosing Efficient Storage Systems Based on Overall Space Requirements, Layout, Material Flow, and Space Utilization
• Looking at the Rationale, Feasibility Indicators, and Potential Problem Areas
• Identifying What Is Involved in Mechanizing or Automating Equipment

IMPROVING THE WAREHOUSE FACILITY LAYOUT

• Reducing Travel Time and Distance with the Proper Use of Space to Smooth the Flow
• Layout Philosophies and Capacity Factor Guidelines
• Determining Space and Building Requirements
• Pinpointing Approaches for Upgrading Labor, Equipment, and Space Resources

IN-WAREHOUSE LOCATION CONTROL AND INVENTORY MANAGEMENT

• Various Techniques for Storage Location
• Use of Locator System Controls
• A-B-C Analysis
• Distribution Requirements Planning (DRP)
• Cycle Stock Management and Methodologies

INVENTORY CONTROL AND RECORD ACCURACY

• Identifying the Desired Degree of Inventory Record Accuracy
• Establishing a Cycle Counting Program
• Performing a Comprehensive Physical Inventory
• Calculating Inventory Record Accuracy

SIMPLIFYING AND IMPROVING WORK METHODS

• Preparing for a Computerized Information System
• Developing a Three-Step Warehouse Operational Profile
• Improving and Implementing Operational Controls
• Work Simplification and Improvement Methods to “Work Smarter, Not Harder”

MEASURING WAREHOUSE PERFORMANCE AND PRODUCTIVITY

• Developing Meaningful Performance Measures
• Assessing Controls and Measures that Achieve Management Expectations
• Simplifying Procedures and Upgrading Operations
• Conducting a Productivity Analysis Based on Performance Reports
• Understanding the Keys to Optimal Performance and Productivity

SPECIAL SUPPLEMENT: DIRECTIONS IN WAREHOUSE LINKAGE AND ELECTRONIC COMMERCE

• B2B, Logistics, and Supply Chain Planning
• EDI, Internet, and Web Technology Combinations
• Computer Systems Integration Issues
• Automatic Order Tracking and Pipeline Visibility
• Prospects for the Future