Categories > Purchasing, Inventory & Material Category:   Advanced Warehouse Management   Program Duration : 5 Days Program Date : 18-22 March, 2012 Program Location : Cairo, Egypt Program Fees : US$ 3200/Per Person       PROGRAM INTRODUCTION: In today’s business environment, warehouses can be the key link between success and positive cash flow, or failure and overwhelming red ink. And, as the gatekeeper of the warehouse and inventory control system, you’re the one everyone looks to for answers because you’re the only one who fully understands the hurdles of running an effective warehouse.   Ask any successful supply chain management professional what the keys are to setting up an ideal warehouse and inventory control system, and they will all have the same answer: Learn to better manage the “Three P’s” – Product, Processes and People – and you’ll be way ahead of the game. When you attend the Advanced Warehouse Management Program, you’ll learn the nuts and bolts of effective warehouse organization, inventory control management and much more!   PROGRAM OBJECTIVES: By the end of that program, participants will be able to: Identify and correct problem areas in your inventory management systems. Get up-to-date on the latest money-saving warehousing technology and software. Discover how to manage your staff to greater productivity. Negotiate favorable deals with vendors to help you save time and money. Learn simple organization techniques to make your warehouse more user-friendly. Virtually eliminate dead and slow- moving stock. Increase the security of your facility and slash theft and shrinkage. Create and maintain a worry-free annual inventory. Set up cycle counts and achieve 95% accuracy in your inventory records. Take part in a rejuvenating and reinvigorating training event that inspires you and your crew to achieve more! PROGRAM OUTLINES: Warehouse Issues Introduction to Warehousing Management Objectives and Functions of Warehousing Management Problems and Obstacles in Warehousing Usages of Computers in the Warehouse Maximizing Space in the Warehouse Organizing the Storage and Material Handling Productivity in the Warehouse Definition of Productivity Causes of Lost Time Warehousing Management through Performance Analysis KPI Forecasting More Accurately Strengthening Warehouse safety & Security Housekeeping and Safety in a Warehousing Environment Safety Hazards Unsafe Acts and Conditions Planning for Safety Working Better With Your Vendors Audit of a Warehouse (Objectives, Components & Steps to follow) Warehouse Issues Inventory Classification and Inventory Record Accuracy: Maintaining More Accurate Inventory Records The ABC Classification Uses of the ABC Classification The 5 Golden Rules of Accurate Inventory Counts Periodic and Cycle Counting Systems and Methodology of Counting Taking the Pain Out of Annual Physical Inventories Surefire Cycle Count Strategies Maintain