MARCOR: Lean Warehousing — 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.
No prereqs
Taught by nobody this semester.