MARCORLOGCOM Logistics Fundamentals-Warehousing Operations

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Overview

MARCORLOGCOM Logistics Fundamentals-Warehousing Operations

Course Description

Warehouse operatives and operatives in other supply chain domains should understand the processes, technology, and terminology that are used in today's warehousing operations. This course is intended to train individuals at MARCORLOGCOM in the basics of warehousing, so that they can quickly familiarize themselves and be effective contributors in warehouse and distribution operations.

The course is structured to prepare entry-level and supervisory-level employees in warehouse operations with a fundamental understanding of the physical, technological, process, and safety considerations of warehouse/distribution operations. Additional topics include: facility configuration, storage and handling techniques, metrics, customer service considerations, and the role of warehousing operations in different industries. The course also includes exposure to bar-coding, picking and shipping processes, and storage and sorting systems.

Participants will learn fundamental warehousing principles and how to apply these to warehousing operations in the MARCORLOGCOM environment.  The goal of the program is to support workforce readiness and upward mobility for entry-level and supervisory level associates. The course is designed as an online learning program.

Course Content

WAREHOUSING & ITS FUNCTION

RECEIVING GOODS AT THE DISTRIBUTION CENTER

PUTAWAY AND RESTOCKING

PICKING AND PACKING

THE SHIPPING OF GOODS

SAFE, HEALTHY & SECURE WORKING ENVIRONMENTS

INVENTORY CONTROL

LABOR PERFORMANCE MANAGEMENT

Requirements & Materials
Prerequisites
Materials

Provided

  • Course notebook

Session Details

Who Should Attend

  • Warehouse Management: MARCORLOGCOM supply clerical and technician and selected supervisors including:
  • G4 supply clerical and technician and selected supervisors management
  • LSMC supply clerical and technician and selected supervisors
  • MFSC supply clerical and technician and selected supervisors
  • WSMC supply clerical and technician and selected supervisors

What You Will Learn

  • Understand the key aspects of warehousing
  • Appreciate the importance and role of the warehouse within MARCORLOGCOM
  • Discuss the different types of warehouses
  • Articulate the key operations of a warehouse (e.g., receiving, storage, product placement, filling orders, and order picking processes) and how these relate to one another
  • Demonstrate a fundamental understanding of the physical, technological, process and safety considerations of warehouse/distribution operations
Supply chain professional working in warehouse

How You Will Benefit

  • Explain facility configuration considerations, representative storage and handling techniques, performance metrics, customer service considerations, and the role of distribution operations in different industries.
  • Discuss picking and shipping processes and material handling equipment.
  • Demonstrate a fundamental understanding of key inventory management principles in a warehousing environment.
  • Describe the key operations that take place within a warehouse and how they relate to each other.
  • Demonstrate a fundamental understanding of labor performance management.
  • Demonstrate metrics used to measure warehouse service quality and efficiency.
  • Appreciate and be able to apply best practices in warehousing at MARCORLOGCOM.
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I am really impressed with the scope of subjects covered and the practical case studies in diverse sectors from health, education, and other public sector projects.

- Kenny Onasanya
Team Lead

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