Intermediate Warehousing Operational Management

STUDY GUIDE
INTERMEDIATE WAREHOUSING
OPERATIONAL MANAGEMENT
SHORT COURSE
DELIVERED BY:
Web: www.logisticslearningalliance.com
Email: enquiry@logisticslearningalliance.com
Phone: 0800 1588231

INTERMEDIATE WAREHOUSING OPERATIONAL
MANAGEMENT
The warehouse is at the heart of the
supply chain and plays a vital role in
providing the desired level of customer
service at the lowest possible cost.
This programme provides the learner with
the skills to determine how these two
factors can be optimised within the day-today
operations of a warehouse.
This course can also be used as credits
to a recognised qualification from UK
Awarding Organisations.
Who is the course for?
The Intermediate Warehousing
Operational Management Short Course is
designed for
Individuals and teams involved in
the day-to day
operational management of a
warehouse
Organisations looking to improve
the efficiency of their current
operations through improved
working methods, processes and
layout
How long does it take?
The guided learning hours for this
qualification are 80
Assessment
By the Centre Assessment Route – no
examination!
COURSE CONTENT
Drawing up plans for the daily receipt
and storage of in-bound goods
Allocating labour and other resources
in relation to this plan
Modifying planned activity at short
notice
Producing a plan for the optimal
positioning of in-bound goods
Analysing staff training needs
Ensuring adequate controls are in
place for the safe and efficient receipt
and storage of in-bound goods
Drawing up a plan for daily order
picking and despatch operations
Allocating labour and other resources
Modifying planned activity at short
notice
Analysing staff training needs
Ensuring that adequate controls are in
place for the safe and efficient picking
and despatch of goods
Analysing information on performance
standards in the picking and despatch
operation, taking any necessary action
Specifying what equipment is needed
for the efficient operation of the
warehouse
Analysing performance data and using
it to assist in improving warehousing
efficiency
Assessing staff training needs and
monitoring the effectiveness of the
training
Applying the principles of costing to
the operation of the warehousing
Having an appreciation of financial
objectives and how budgets are
determined
How Will I Study
All learning materials will be
supplied through Logistics
Learning Alliance’s online Campus
to get you started. Responses to
set tasks, based against the
SCILworld interactive case study,
will be emailed to LLA for review
by your assigned Mentor, who will
provide support and guidance
throughout. The registration period,
during which a learner should
complete this course is one year.