Warehouse and Inventory Operations Management

Warehouse and Inventory Operations Management

Course schedule

Classroom Training:
DateVenueDurationPrice
25 - 29 May 2026London5 days£4,495
3 - 7 Aug 2026London5 days£4,495
19 - 23 Oct 2026London5 days£4,495

Please note: prices shown above are exclusive of VAT (20%).

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Course Overview

This course provides an in-depth understanding of warehouse planning, layout design, and inventory control. Delegates explore automation, health and safety, and productivity measurement. Participants gain skills to manage warehouse operations effectively. The programme enables professionals to deliver accuracy, speed, and reliability in logistics functions.

Who Should Attend

Professionals responsible for managing inventory, logistics, or supply chain performance. Past delegates have included:

  • Supply Chain Managers
  • Logistics Coordinators
  • Procurement Officers
  • Warehouse Supervisors
  • Operations Analysts

Course Outcomes

  • Lay out warehouses for safe, efficient storage and flow.
  • Implement slotting, picking methods and equipment selection.
  • Maintain stock integrity via cycle counting and controls.
  • Manage labour, shifts and productivity with fair KPIs.
  • Improve space utilisation and turnaround times sustainably.

Course Topics

Warehouse Design and Layout Planning

  • Develop warehouse layouts optimised for space and flow efficiency.
  • Design material handling systems for safety and productivity.
  • Integrate automation and smart storage technologies.
  • Align design with future scalability and operational flexibility.

Inventory Handling, Safety, and Compliance

  • Implement safety standards for handling hazardous and perishable goods.
  • Ensure compliance with legal and industry storage regulations.
  • Train staff in ergonomic and safe inventory practices.
  • Conduct periodic inspections and compliance audits.

Logistics Communication and Collaboration

  • Coordinate communication between warehouse, transport, and planning teams.
  • Use real-time systems to manage inventory transactions.
  • Collaborate with procurement to optimise inbound logistics.
  • Share warehouse performance data for cross-departmental improvement.

Performance Metrics and KPI Analysis

  • Monitor order accuracy, picking rates, and space utilisation.
  • Analyse warehouse cycle time and throughput efficiency.
  • Identify improvement areas using trend and variance analysis.
  • Report KPIs through daily management dashboards.

Risk Management in Supply Chains

  • Implement safety and security protocols for warehouse operations.
  • Manage risks related to stock loss, damage, and misplacement.
  • Plan for equipment failure, labour shortage, and system downtime.
  • Integrate risk control measures into warehouse SOPs.

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