Warehouse Operations

What Will You Learn?

• Module 1: Introduction to Warehouse Operations
• Role of Warehousing in the Supply Chain
• Types of Warehouses: Public, Private, Bonded, Distribution Centers, Cold Storage
• Key Functions: Receiving, Put-away, Storage, Picking, Packing, Dispatch
• Stakeholders: Warehouse Manager, Inventory Controller, Forklift Operator, Transporter
• Module 2: Warehouse Layout & Infrastructure
• Warehouse Design Principles: Flow, Accessibility, Safety
• Storage Systems: Pallet Racking, Shelving, AS/RS, Mezzanine
• Material Handling Equipment: Forklifts, Conveyors, Pallet Jacks, Scissor Lifts
• Dock Design & Yard Management
• Module 3: Inbound & Outbound Operations
• Inbound
• Receiving Procedures & Inspection
• Goods Receipt Note (GRN) & Put-away Process
• Cross-Docking & Back-to-Back Receiving
• Outbound
• Order Picking Methods: FIFO, LIFO, Batch, Wave, Zone
• Packing & Labeling Standards
• Dispatch Documentation: Gate Pass, E-Way Bill, Delivery Note
• Module 4: Inventory Management in Warehousing
• Inventory Types: Raw Materials, WIP, Finished Goods, Spares
• Stock Counting Methods: Cycle Count, Annual Count, Perpetual Inventory
• Inventory Accuracy & Reconciliation
• Reorder Point, Safety Stock, and EOQ Concepts
• Module 5: Technology in Warehouse Operations
• Warehouse Management Systems (WMS): Features & Benefits
• Barcode & RFID Integration
• Real-Time Inventory Tracking
• Automation & Robotics in Warehousing
• Module 6: Safety, Compliance & Sustainability
• Warehouse Safety Protocols (PPE, Fire Safety, Material Handling)
• Regulatory Compliance: FSSAI, DG Handling, Bonded Warehouse Rules
• Waste Management & Green Warehousing
• SOPs & Audit Readiness
• Module 7: Case Studies & Practical Exercises
• Case Study: Redesigning a Warehouse Layout for Efficiency
• Simulation: Receiving & Dispatch Workflow
• Exercise: Create a Pick List & Dispatch Plan
• Role-play: Warehouse–Transport–Customer Coordination