Introduction
Inventories can reach many millions of dollars. but for hospitals, it can reach lives. You need a good warehouse to store, keep and protect all those dollars and lives. In this course, we will discuss the best and the latest methods to store and protect high-value inventories. We will also discuss the best characteristics of a modern warehouse. Knowing what you have and how much you have are the keys to proper warehousing management. We will explore the various methods to achieve record accuracy and successful cycle counting. A scientific method of auditing the warehouse will be applied.
Course Objectives :
- Explain the challenges, objectives, and functions of warehousing
- Perform ABC inventory classification and cycle counting and calculate record accuracy and discrepancies
- Describe the different types of storage and material handling systems
- Improve supervisory skills and deal more effectively with warehouse staff issues
- Develop better skills for housekeeping and safety within the warehouse
- Measure warehouse productivity using the right Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) and conduct a scientific audit of the warehouse
Target Audience :
Those concerned in warehousing activities, at operational, supervisory and management levels. The course is additionally applicable for anyone interested to understand additional regarding the interaction between warehousing and different materials management functions.
Target Competencies :
- Warehouse management
- Financial analysis
- Probing thinking
- Performance management
- Collaborative operations
- Sustainable operations
- Reverse supply
Course Outlines :
Day (1) 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 warehousing
Inventory classification and record accuracy
- Types of inventory
- The ABC classification
- Uses of the ABC classification
- Inventory record accuracy
- Reasons for poor accuracy
- Periodic and cycle counting
- Systems and methodology of counting
- Knowing what is inside the warehouse
- Knowing how much is inside the warehouse
Day (2) Storage and material handling systems
- The layout of the warehouse
- Size and shape of the warehouse
- Storage utilization and organization
- Types of storage systems
- Fixed versus random location
- Material handling equipment
- Material handling equipment checklist
- Improving the receiving/issuing material operations
Day (3) Dealing with staff-related warehousing issues
- Key roles of the warehouse manager
- Staff management issues
- Corrective guidance techniques
- Qualities of a good warehouse employee
- The motivation of warehouse employees
Day (4) Safety in the warehouse
- Good housekeeping inside the warehouse
- Identifying safety hazards
- Unsafe acts and conditions
- Causes of damage
- Planning for safety
Day (5) 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
Applying Warehouse Management for Hospitals (Workshop)
About Rome
As cosmopolitan and diverse as it is rooted in its own history, Rome is one of the premier tourist destinations in the world. Featuring some of the best restaurants on the continent, some of the most iconic historic sites in Europe, the city is widely regarded as one of the most exciting and dynamic places to visit anywhere. The center of the Renaissance, the city houses some of the most famous works of art in the world and remains an important cultural hub to this day. Famous for art, fashion, it's delicious local cuisine, and superbly preserved monuments, Rome truly offers something for everyone.
Things to do and places to visit in Rome
When disembarking, the first thing that can prove pleasantly challenging is deciding on what to do first! An exceptional array of hotels and inns are available to any weary traveler, as are a superb range of restaurants for those wanting to relax surrounded by the hustle and bustle of Rome in the evening. You can spend the day walking streets steeped in history, visiting galleries that contain works by Caravaggio and Michelangelo or exploring the awe-inspiring Colosseum. The city contains many beautifully maintained parks and gardens, as well as a vast collection of beautiful churches and cathedrals, ensuring that a trip to Rome will be a memorable experience for anyone.
Things to do when taking flights to Rome include:
- Standing inside the magnificent Colosseum.
- Gazing in awe at the stunning Castel Sant'Angelo.
- Visiting the incredible Pantheon, one of the best-maintained buildings from the Roman era.
- Stopping at the center of the Piazza del Popolo, one of the most beautiful squares in Europe.
- Walking the beautiful gardens of Villa Borghese.
- Admiring the vast, intricately carved Column of Marcus Aurelius.
- Wandering the Forum Romanum, ruins from the Ancient Roman period.
- Exploring some of the greatest art collections in Europe.
- Crossing the river on the remarkably-constructed Bridge of Angels.
- Sampling the world famous local cuisine.