Training Program on Warehouse and Inventory Management ...

<strong>Training</strong> <strong>Program</strong> on Warehouse and Inventory Management@ Chennai on 19 th & 20 th April 2012In the complete logistics value chain warehousing forms a very important link forefficient supply chain. Warehousing was traditionally used as godowns to store goods fromthe time of production till the time of consumption. To facilitate the Supply chain activities likeprocurement, distribution, transportation & storage, the warehouses are designed,strategically positioned and used. Today’s modern warehouses are profit centers ratherthan traditional storage spaces. More focus on increasing the efficiencies of warehouses areessential due to Warehousing costs contributing 25% to 30% of the total Supply chain costs,increase in number of Third party Logistics Service providers, better utilization of costlyspace, increased number of SKUs, more JIT requirements, more demanding customers etc.,In addition to traditional warehousing functions like picking, packing, cross docking, etc.modern present day warehouses support the supply chain with various value addedservices. Organizations are striving hard to improve their warehouse turnover andproductivity by adaptation of Technology and various techniques.To identify the various techniques and trends to handle effectively Warehousing, andInventory functions, CII –IL is organizing a “Two days training program on Warehouseand Inventory Management @ Chennai on 19 th & 20 th April 2012Learning Objectives:The aim of this Generic training Module is to provide individuals with a deeperunderstanding of the breadth of problems likely to be encountered by modern warehousesand to offer practical approaches to their solution.The module is designed to give participants an understanding of the key functions ofWarehouse, appreciation of the key characteristics of Warehouse Management Systems,Warehouse activity profiling & zoning that can help in design of Warehouses, appreciation ofthe main cost and control parameters in Warehouse operations.

Delivery Mode: Through Power Point Presentations, short Video Clips, Casestudies and analysis.Topics covered:SCM overview & ConceptsInventory Analysis ( EOQ, ABC, JIT)Inventory Case Study and group activityWare houses –Types & Functions and beyond storageWarehousing – Technology Considerations (RFID,WMS)Warehousing Optimization, Activity Profiling & Performance AnalysisThe Impact of GST (Goods & Service Tax) on Warehousing<strong>Program</strong> timings and Venue:9.30 AM to 5.00 PM both days : 19&20 th April 2012.VENUE : Radisson Blu Hotel GRT Chennai (AIRPORT ROAD)(531 GST Road,ST.Thomas Mount Chennai 600 016, India.,Registration would commence at 9.00 AM on the first day.Speakers include:Dr. T.V.Subramanian, Associate Consultant, has 33 years of industry & consultingexperience in Production, material planning, operations, etc., Doctorate from IIMAhmadabad and an Honorary Fellow member of Indian Institute of Materials Management.Mr. M.Gurunathan is a Senior Counsellor, with CII Institute of Logistics. He has his Mastersin Engineering with 20 years of experience. His experience includes an Auto OE; SoftwareDeveloper (Oracle) and Deemed Engineering University as an faculty. He is also pursuingresearch in automation systems. He also spearheads the training activities of the institute.He is one of the key members in all the consultancy projects of InstitutesMr. V. Gopalakrishnan B.E (Mechanical), MBA ( Operations) with experience in bothAutomotive Industry as Assistant Manager – Purchase and new Product development andin IT Industry as Subject Matter Expert for Oracle – e-Business Suite – SCM Modules. Hehas also conducted various training programs for corporate people and B Schools.Mr.L.Sayee Mohan, Senior Manager-Indirect taxation – Deloitte Touche Tohmatsu India,having rich experience on Indirect Taxation will handle the session “The Impact of GST(Goods & Service Tax) on Warehousing”Participant Profile: First line and Middle level managers from Supply Chain & Logisticsfunction, Industrial Engineering, Material Management, LSPs etc.,Limited Seats, rush in with your registration!!! Seats available on first come first serve basis.Prepayment is a must for the program.

Registration detailsParticipation Fee is Rs. 9000/- (per participant inclusive of all taxes). Non refundable.Organizations nominating 3 or more participants for the programme would be entitled to a10% discount on total delegate fees payable. All discounts are valid only if the delegate feeis received before the commencement of the programme.Pre-registration and pre-payment is essential for participation. The registrations canbe made by sending an E-mail to mgurunathan@cii.in and subsequently theparticipation fee in the form of Cheque / Demand Draft, drawn in favor of“Confederation of Indian Industry” shall be mailed to the address given below.M.Gurunathan.CONFEDERATION OF INDIAN INDUSTRY - INSTITUTE OF LOGISTICSOLD No21, NEW No 33, VELACHERY MAIN ROAD,(Near Gurunanak College)NAGENDRA NAGARCHENNAI – 600042.PH: Board +91 44 42928905WEB: www.ciilogistics.comParticipation fee of this Non Residential program includes Tea/snack & Lunch for the twodays and participant kit. Participation Certificates will be provided to the participants.