Course Details
Course Outline
5 days course
Managing the Stores Operation
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Functions of a modern warehouse.
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Streamlining the flow of material.
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Utilizing warehouse management systems.
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Measuring warehouse performance.
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Effective utilization of bar coding.
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Employing the latest technology- radio frequency identification.
Stock Identification and Recording Procedures
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Receipts and issues of stock
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Order quantities and rules
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Stocktaking and different types of stockholding
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Safety stock
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Obsolescence and write-offs - methods and procedures for disposal of surplus and unserviceable items
Managing the stock Control Function
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Effective strategies for stock control.
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Utilizing consignment stock.
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Moving to supplier managed stock.
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Lessons from the Japanese-just in time stock.
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Reducing excess and obsolete stock.
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Measuring stock control performance.
Advanced Supply Chain Management
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Creating a world-class supply chain.
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The importance of organizational structure.
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Building agility into the supply chain.
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Fostering adaptability in the supply chain.
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Measuring supply chain performance.
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Leading a supply chain turnaround.
Inventory Improvements and the Supply Chain
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The supply chain and the theory of constraints
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Supply chain process mapping
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Saw tooth curve
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Using the Economic Order Quantity (EOQ) graph to find improvements
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Inventory in the distribution network
Motivating and Coaching Stores and stock Personnel
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Theories of motivation.
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The manager’s role in motivating people.
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Developing your coaching skills.
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Creating a positive work environment.
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Obtaining the benefits of delegation.
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Working with poor performers.
