MARCORLOGCOM Lean Warehousing and Performance Improvement

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Overview

MARCORLOGCOM Lean Warehousing and Performance Improvement

Course Description

Warehouses are an integral part of the LOGCOM supply chain. The warehouse has the strategic role of attaining the logistics goals of shorter cycle times, lower inventories, lower costs, and improved customer service levels.  This course covers a structured approach for warehouse performance analysis and performance improvement in order to achieve optimum service levels at the lowest cost to serve.

Participants will learn the key factors influencing warehouse performance including best use of space, best use of handling and storage equipment, inventory location and accessibility and labor efficiency as well as key tradeoffs including between space and time.  Participants will learn a structured approach to warehouse performance analysis and performance improvement using tools, techniques and software designed for this purpose including, heat mapping, age analysis, affinity analysis and product slotting and picking optimization tools.

This course also covers/reinforces lean principles that can help reduce waste in warehousing operations, manage and reduce the flow of inventory, instill disciplined processes, and effectively use visual management.

Participants will be exposed to real life DC performance optimization case studies, including approaches, tools and techniques used and results achieved.

All techniques presented are field-proven and derived from successful implementation. Case exercises are adapted from real situations and projects. Additionally, participants will learn best practices in warehouse performance improvement.

Participants will learn to apply warehouse lean/performance improvement approaches, tools and techniques to the LOGCOM environment. The course is designed to equip participants with the necessary skills to facilitate improved critical thinking skills, and the ability to communicate in this field.

Course Content

THE SPAN OF A WAREHOUSE AUDIT AND KEY FACTORS FOR STUDY-CASE 1

LEAN WAREHOUSE OVERVIEW-CASE 2

LEAN SUPPLY CHAIN COMPONENTS OVERVIEW-CASE 3

THE APPROACH TO CONDUCTING A LEAN/PERFORMANCE IMPROVEMENT STUDY-CASE 4

TOOLS AND TECHNIQUES FOR ANALYZING DC PERFORMANCE-CASE 5

CONDUCTING A LEAN/PERFORMANCE IMPROVEMENT STUDY IN THE WAREHOUSE-CASE 6

REPORTING THE RESULTS-CASE 7

BENCHMARKING AND BEST PRACTICES-CASE 8

Requirements & Materials
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Materials

Provided

  • Course notebook

Session Details

Who Should Attend

Supply Chain Management: MARCORLOGCOM selected middle and senior management including:

  • G 4 selected senior officers and management
  • LSMC selected senior officers and management
  • MFSC selected senior officers and management
  • WSMC selected senior officers and management

What You Will Learn

  • Participate in the improvement of warehousing performance studies at MARCORLOGCOM facilities.
  • Isolate the key elements of lean thinking to be used in the warehouse
  • Utilize lean tools to reduce waste in the warehouse
  • Improve the performance of warehouse and distribution facilities.
  • Appreciate the key factors influencing warehouse performance.
  • Define the key trade-offs involved in warehouse performance optimization.

How You Will Benefit

  • Apply a structured approach to warehouse performance analysis and performance improvement
  • Use warehouse performance analysis and improvement tools and techniques
  • Use advanced software tools for analysing warehouse performance and for pinpointing areas for performance improvement
  • Be able to apply problem solving skills and critical thinking skills in the context of lean warehousing and warehouse performance improvement.
  • Appreciate and be able to apply best practices in lean warehousing and warehouse performance improvement at MARCORLOGCOM.
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The course schedule was well-structured with a mix of lectures, class discussions, and hands-on exercises led by knowledgeable and engaging instructors.

- Abe Kani
President

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