6. Warehousing & Material Handling.

Warehousing is an old function...sometimes regarded as a necessary evil but stilla significant cost and strategic opportunity for most companies. This one day course will explore the following topics:

• Warehousing types: factory connected, free-standing,regional, national, inbound, outbound, JIT, customer specific, seasonal
• Is outsourcing the way to go and if it is what are the control and operational issues of 3PLs?
• Performance and cost measurements
• Evolving role of warehouses in product and order and customization programs
• Material handling choices - pros & cons of each
• Storage options & racking varieties to support each
• How packaging decisions impact warehousing costs
• Relationship of transportation management to warehouse costs and service
• RFID...where are we headed

This program is designed for those working in logistics, operations, manufacturing, inventory control and supply chain management functions wanting to get a full perspective on warehousing issues and opportunities.

Instructor: Mr. Jack Ampuja