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CILT Endorsed Warehouse Operations and Management - Virtual Learning

CILT Endorsed Warehouse Operations and Management - Virtual Learning

Why Attend

Effective warehouse management is essential for safeguarding valuable inventory and ensuring smooth operations. This course covers fundamental principles and best practices for proper storage, security, and inventory tracking. You will learn how to maintain accurate records, implement cycle counting techniques, and conduct warehouse audits to improve efficiency. Additionally, we will discuss the key characteristics of a well-organized warehouse and practical methods to enhance stock control. By the end of the course, you will have a solid understanding of how to manage inventory effectively and maintain an organized warehouse environment.

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Overview
Course Methodology

This course uses a combination of interactive learning tools, such as videos, questionnaires, case studies, team exercises, individual exercises, and group discussions.

Course Objectives

By the end of the course, participants will be able to:

  • Explain the objectives and functions of warehousing
  • Analyze ABC inventory classification and cycle counting, and evaluate record accuracy and discrepancies
  • Describe the different types of storage and material handling systems
  • Develop better skills for housekeeping and safety within the warehouse
  • Improve supervisory skills and deal more effectively with warehouse staff issues
  • Measure warehouse productivity using the right Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) and conduct a scientific audit of the warehouse
Target Audience

Those involved in warehousing (store) activities, both at the operational and supervisory levels. The course is also appropriate for anyone interested in learning more about the interaction between warehousing and other materials management functions (purchasing, inventory control, and distribution).

Target Competencies
  • Managing warehouse operations
  • Improving customer service in the warehouses
  • Evaluating and enhancing record accuracy
  • Leading warehouse staff
  • Apply sound safety practices in warehouses
  • Performing warehouse auditing
Course Outline
  • Introduction to Warehousing Management
    • Objectives of warehousing
    • The modern warehouse
    • The warehousing cycle
    • Problems and challenges in warehousing
    • Warehousing and inventory costs
    • Customer service in warehouses
  • Inventory Classification and Record Accuracy
    • Types of inventory
    • The ABC classification
    • Uses of the ABC classification
    • Inventory record accuracy
    • Reasons for poor accuracy
    • Stock and cycle counting
    • Warehouse Management System (WMS)
  • Storage and Material Handling Systems
    • Layout of the warehouse
    • Size and shape of the warehouse
    • Storage utilization and organization
    • Types of storage systems
    • Material handling equipment
    • Improving the receiving/issuing material operations
  • Safety in the Warehouse
    • Good housekeeping inside the warehouse
    • Identifying safety hazards
    • Unsafe acts and conditions
    • Causes of damage
    • Planning for safety
  • Dealing with Staff-Related Warehousing Issues
    • Key roles of the warehouse manager
    • Staff management issues
    • Corrective guidance techniques
    • Qualities of a good warehouse employee
    • Motivation of warehouse employees
  • Productivity and Audit of a Warehouse
    • Definition of productivity
    • Causes of lost time
    • Warehousing key performance indicators
    • Objectives of the warehouse audit
    • Components of the audit
    • Steps to follow before, during and after the audit
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Chartered Institute of Logistics and Transport (CILT)

Meirc is an Approved Training Provider (ATP) in the region for the Chartered Institute of Logistics and Transport (CILT). Established in 1919, CILT is the world’s leading supply chain, logistics and transport professional body with over 33,000 members across the globe. CILT seeks to add value to individual and corporate members by enhancing their knowledge, careers, and businesses by setting, supporting and delivering professional standards and education in the fields of logistics, transport and supply chain. By attending Meirc’s CILT accredited courses, participants can earn CPD units as well as attain modular unit award courses that can be combined for international certification

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Schedule & Fees

2025 Schedule & Fees

Location & Date
20 - 24 Jul, 2025
Arabic
Virtual Learning
Fees
Per participant

USD 3550

Fees + VAT as applicable

Discount Plans & Cancellations Policy

Meirc reserves the right to alter dates, content, venue, trainer, and to offer courses in an integrated virtual learning (IVL) format whereby face to face classroom participants and virtual learners participate simultaneously in the same course in an interactive learning experience.

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