Warehouse Management Core Fundamentals: From Zero To Hero

Warehouse Management, Warehouse Automation, Supply Chain, Logistics

What you'll learn

Define Supply Chain and Supply Chain Management

Define Logistics and Logistics Management

Define Transportation and Transportation Management

Define Shipping and INCO Terms

Define the role of Supply Chain Managers, Logistics Managers and Warehouse Managers

Understand 3rd Party and 4th Party Logistics Providers

Understand Distribution Centers, Fulfilment Centers and Micro Fulfilment Centers

Understand Public Warehousing, Private Warehousing and Bonded Warehousing

Understand the different Warehouse Ambiences & Temperature Requirements

Understand the Warehouse Infrastructure and components

Understand best practices in Warehouse design

Understand the different Racking systems of a warehouse

Gain a deep understanding on Warehouse Automation and Robotics

Define the different Warehouse Layouts & Designs

Understand Warehouse Material Handling Equipment and Vehicles

Insights into Warehouse Safety Best Practices

Understand Data Capturing Technologies like Barcode Scanners and RFID's

Understand the difference between 1D and 2D Barcode Symbologies

Understand the Warehouse Inbound Cycle (Receiving, Putaway, Quality Control)

Understand Warehouse Inventory Management best Practices

Understand the Warehouse Outbound Cycle (Order Management, Picking, Loading ,Shipping)

Understand the role of a Warehouse Management System

Requirements

Anyone can take this course (no prior knowledge of Warehouse Management is required)

Description

Welcome to the comprehensive course on Supply Chain and Warehouse Management! As the instructor, I am thrilled to guide you through the exciting world of supply chain management, covering key topics such as defining the supply chain, logistics, transportation, and warehouse management. Together, we will explore the essential roles of freight forwarding and shipping and the importance of warehousing in supply chain management. Also, you will learn about the various types of warehouses, distribution centers, and fulfillment centers, highlighting their roles and importance in supply chain management.In addition, you will discover the different warehouse temperatures and design layouts, and we will dive into best practices for pallet and non-pallet storage systems and material handling equipment. Safety is a top priority, and we will discuss the best ways to maintain a safe and secure warehouse environment.We will also explore the role and importance of Automated Identification and Data Capture (AIDC) in warehouse management, and how to leverage warehouse automation to enhance efficiency and productivity. Lastly, we will cover warehouse inbound (end-to-end) and outbound processes (end-to-end), inventory management, and warehouse management systems, providing you with a complete understanding of the critical elements required to manage a successful warehouse.As your instructor, I am excited to share my knowledge and expertise with you, and I am committed to providing you with an engaging and informative learning experience. Join me on this exciting journey into the world of supply chain and warehouse management!

Overview

Section 1: Defining Supply Chain

Lecture 1 Introduction Video

Lecture 2 Objectives & Definition

Lecture 3 The SCOR Model

Lecture 4 The Supply Chain Cycle

Lecture 5 Supply Chain Market Size

Lecture 6 Adam's Story

Section 2: Defining Logistsics

Lecture 7 Introduction Video

Lecture 8 Objectives

Lecture 9 Logistics and Logistics Management

Lecture 10 The 7 R's of Logistics

Lecture 11 The Relationship between Supply Chain & Logistics

Section 3: Defining Transportation Management & Warehousing

Lecture 12 Intro Video

Lecture 13 Objectives

Lecture 14 Key definitions

Lecture 15 Defining a Successful Transportation Management Strategy

Lecture 16 Defining Warehouse Management

Section 4: Introduction to Shipping and Freight Forwarding

Lecture 17 Intro Video

Lecture 18 Objectives

Lecture 19 What is Shipping ?

Lecture 20 Shipping by Sea

Lecture 21 Shipping by Air

Lecture 22 What is Freight Forwarding ?

Lecture 23 INCOTERMS and their importance in global trade

Section 5: Key Management Roles in the Supply Chain

Lecture 24 Intro Video

Lecture 25 Objectives

Lecture 26 The Role & Responsibilities of a Supply Chain Manager

Lecture 27 Tips on creating a Supply Chain Strategy

Lecture 28 The Role & Responsibilities of a Logistics Manager

Lecture 29 The Role & Responsibilities of a Warehouse Manager

Section 6: 3rd and 4th Party Logistics Providers

Lecture 30 Intro Video

Lecture 31 Objectives

Lecture 32 3rd Party Logistics Providers

Lecture 33 4th Party Logistics Providers

Lecture 34 Comparing 1PL, 2PL, 3PL, 4PL and 5PL

Section 7: Warehouses, Distribution Centers and Fulfilment Centers

Lecture 35 Intro video

Lecture 36 Objectives

Lecture 37 What is a Warehouse ?

Lecture 38 What is a Distribution Center (DC) + It's Advantages/Disadvantages

Lecture 39 Distribution Center (DC) vs Warehouse - Comparison Guide

Lecture 40 Fulfilment & Micro-fulfilment Centers (FC & MFC)

Lecture 41 Distribution Center (DC) vs Fulfilment Center (FC) - Comparison Guide

Section 8: The important role of Warehousing in the Supply Chain

Lecture 42 Intro Video

Lecture 43 Objectives

Lecture 44 Key Warehousing Objectives

Lecture 45 Position and Role of a Warehouse in a Supply Chain

Section 9: Warehousing Types & Warehousing Temperatures

Lecture 46 Intro Video

Lecture 47 Objectives

Lecture 48 Private Warehousing

Lecture 49 Public Warehousing

Lecture 50 Contract Warehousing

Lecture 51 Bonded Warehousing

Lecture 52 Cold Storage Warehousing

Lecture 53 Different Ambiances and Temperatures in a Warehouse

Section 10: Warehouse Components & Infrastructure

Lecture 54 Intro Video

Lecture 55 Objectives

Lecture 56 Docking & Staging Areas

Lecture 57 Pallet Rack Components and Structure

Lecture 58 A view on the warehouse Map

Lecture 59 Warehouse Pallets

Lecture 60 The different Pallet Material

Lecture 61 The different Pallet Designs

Lecture 62 ISO Standards Pallet Dimensions

Section 11: Intro to Warehouse Design & Layouts

Lecture 63 Intro video

Lecture 64 Objectives

Lecture 65 Key Elements to consider while designing a warehouse

Lecture 66 Warehouse Top View & Basic Designs (U,I,L) Shapes

Section 12: Pallet Storage Systems

Lecture 67 Intro video

Lecture 68 Objectives

Lecture 69 Standard Selective Racks

Lecture 70 Standard Selective Double Deep Racks

Lecture 71 Very Narrow Aisles (VNA's)

Lecture 72 Drive In Racks

Lecture 73 Push-back Racks

Lecture 74 Gravity Flow Racks

Lecture 75 Pallet Shuttle Systems

Lecture 76 Mobile Racks

Lecture 77 Comprehensive comparison between Pallet Racking Systems

Section 13: Non-Pallet Storage Systems

Lecture 78 Intro video

Lecture 79 Objectives

Lecture 80 Carton Live Storage (CLS)

Lecture 81 Cantilever Racks

Lecture 82 Multi-tier Mezzanines

Lecture 83 Wire Shelving

Lecture 84 Mobile Shelving

Section 14: Warehouse Docking Equipment

Lecture 85 Intro video

Lecture 86 Objectives

Lecture 87 Dock Levelers

Lecture 88 Truck Restraints

Lecture 89 Dock Seals

Lecture 90 Portable Conveyors

Section 15: Material Handling Equipment (Vehicles)

Lecture 91 Intro video

Lecture 92 Objectives

Lecture 93 Manual Pallet Jacks

Lecture 94 Different types of Motorized Lift Trucks

Lecture 95 Motorized Pallet Truck

Lecture 96 Counterbalanced Lift Truck (Forklift) - the most famous

Lecture 97 Order Selectors

Lecture 98 Reach Trucks

Lecture 99 Swing Mast Trucks

Lecture 100 Tow Tractors

Section 16: Warehouse Safety: A crucial necessity

Lecture 101 Intro video

Lecture 102 Objectives

Lecture 103 Guard Rails

Lecture 104 Warehouse Labels

Lecture 105 Personal Safety Gear / Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)

Lecture 106 Lockout & Tagout systems

Lecture 107 First Aid Kits (FAK)

Section 17: Automatic Identification & Data Collection (AIDC)

Lecture 108 Intro video

Lecture 109 Objectives

Lecture 110 What is AIDC ?

Lecture 111 Barcode Readers (Laser & CCD)

Lecture 112 1D barcodes & symbologies

Lecture 113 2D barcodes & symbologies

Lecture 114 Radio Frequency Identification (RFID) technology

Section 18: Warehouse Automation: The Future of Logistics

Lecture 115 Intro video

Lecture 116 Objectives & Warehouse Automation List

Lecture 117 Automated Storage & Retrieval Systems (ASRS)

Lecture 118 Horizontal Carousels (ASRS)

Lecture 119 Vertical Carousels (ASRS)

Lecture 120 Vertical Lift Modules (ASRS)

Lecture 121 Comparison between Vertical Carousels & Vertical Lift Modules

Lecture 122 Pallet Elevators (ASRS)

Lecture 123 Intro - Conveyor Types (by Design/Components)

Lecture 124 Roller Conveyors

Lecture 125 Belt Conveyors

Lecture 126 Chain Conveyors

Lecture 127 Slat Conveyors

Lecture 128 Overhead Conveyors

Lecture 129 Screw Conveyors

Lecture 130 Vertical Conveyors

Lecture 131 Intro - Conveyor Types (by Function)

Lecture 132 Accumulation Conveyors

Lecture 133 Merging Conveyors

Lecture 134 Curve Conveyors

Lecture 135 Diverting Conveyors

Lecture 136 Transportation & Pallet Conveyors

Lecture 137 Introduction to Warehouse Sorters

Lecture 138 Sweeper Sorters

Lecture 139 Cross-Belt Sorters

Lecture 140 Sliding Shoe Sorters

Lecture 141 Tilt Tray Sorters

Lecture 142 Push Tray & Strip Belt Sorters

Lecture 143 Pop-Up Wheel Sorters & Bomb-tray (Bomb-Bay) Sorters

Lecture 144 Automatic Guided Vehicles (AGV's) & Robotic Palletizers

Lecture 145 Pick-to-Light. Put-to-Light & Voice Guided Systems

Section 19: Warehouse Material Flow - 1 - The Inbound Cycle

Lecture 146 Intro video

Lecture 147 Objectives

Lecture 148 Warehouse Material Flow & General Processes

Lecture 149 A more detailed view on the Inbound Processes

Lecture 150 Receiving, the 1st main warehouse process

Lecture 151 Receiving Sub-Process: 1: Dock Scheduling

Lecture 152 Receiving Sub-Process: 2: Documents Preparation

Lecture 153 Receiving Sub-Process : 3: Preparing Receiving Labels

Lecture 154 Receiving Sub-Process : 4: Truck Arrival & Document Processing

Lecture 155 Receiving Sub-Process : 5: Truck Unloading

Lecture 156 Receiving Sub-Process : 6: Palletization

Lecture 157 Receiving Sub-Process : 7: Quality Control

Lecture 158 Receiving Sub-Process : 8:Actual Receiving & Stock Update

Lecture 159 **Extra** - Receiving Process Flowchart

Lecture 160 Putaway, the 2nd main warehouse process

Lecture 161 Location & Zone Management

Lecture 162 ABC Analysis

Lecture 163 Putaway Zone Creation + Sample Putaway Strategy

Lecture 164 Rainbow Pallets & 2-step Putaway

Lecture 165 **Extra** - Putaway Process Flowchart

Section 20: Warehouse Material Flow - 2 - Inventory Management

Lecture 166 Intro Video

Lecture 167 Objectives

Lecture 168 Inventory Management Cycle Overview

Lecture 169 What is Slotting ?

Lecture 170 Replenishment, the 3rd main warehouse process

Lecture 171 Static & Dynamic Replenishment, What's the Difference ?

Lecture 172 Replenishing Pick Faces (Example Included)

Lecture 173 Slotting versus Replenishment

Lecture 174 Cycle Counts, the 4th main warehouse process + Physical Counts

Lecture 175 **Extra** - Cycle Count Process Flowchart

Section 21: Warehouse Material Flow - 2 - The Outbound Cycle

Lecture 176 Intro video

Lecture 177 Objectives & Outbound Cycle Processes

Lecture 178 Outbound Cycle Overview

Lecture 179 Order picking, the 5th main warehouse process

Lecture 180 Warehouse operations expense breakdown

Lecture 181 Documents involed in Picking

Lecture 182 Order Execution & Order Allocation Strategies

Lecture 183 Picking Routes

Lecture 184 Picking Strategies & Methods

Lecture 185 **Extra**- Order Picking Flowchart

Lecture 186 Sorting, the 6th main warehouse process

Lecture 187 Truck Loading, the 7th main warehouse process

Lecture 188 Shipping, the 8th main warehouse process + documents

Lecture 189 **Extra**- Loading and Shipping Flowchart

Lecture 190 Cross-docking , an optional process

Section 22: Introduction to Warehouse Management Systems (WMS)

Lecture 191 Intro video

Lecture 192 Objectives & Introduction

Lecture 193 Benefits of using a Warehouse Management System (WMS)

Lecture 194 Warehouse Management Systems - Functions & Features

Anyone wanting to expand their knowledge about Warehouse Management and Warehouse Automation