Objective: Understand the role of warehousing in supply chains.
- Introduction to Warehousing
- Role in the supply chain
- Types of warehouses (distribution, fulfillment, cold storage)
- Warehouse Operations Overview
- Receiving, storing, picking, packing, shipping
- Warehouse Layout & Design
- Space utilization and workflow
- Inventory Types
- Raw materials, WIP, finished goods.
- Key Warehouse Challenges
- Accuracy, speed, cost control
Activity: Map of the warehouse process flow
