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Diploma in Warehouse Management
Gain the skills required to be a successful warehouse manager with this free online warehouse management course.
Description
This free warehouse management course will equip you with the skills and knowledge necessary to become a successful warehouse manager. You will first be introduced to the basics of warehouse management. Next, you will be taught about the function of warehouses in modern supply chains. Understanding the role of warehouses will form the foundation of your knowledge, allowing you to build your skillset.
You will learn about warehouse technology, before gaining insight into important processes and systems. Next, you will learn about managing people and health and safety requirements. After learning how to control inventory levels, you will finally be shown methods of managing costs within your warehouse. As you complete each section, you can test yourself with assessments. There are ten assessments throughout the course, followed by a final assessment.
The diploma certification course also comes with optional activities and exercises to help with your revision and study. By the end of the course you will have a strong understanding of the basics of warehouse management. Warehouses play an essential role in modern supply chains. With ever growing global trade and e-commerce sales, warehouse managers hold significant responsibility in serving consumer demands. This course gives you the ability to manage your own warehouse with confidence. So why wait? Start learning today.
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The Basic Principles of Warehouse Management
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The Basic Principles of Warehouse Management - Learning Outcomes
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Functions of Warehouses in Modern Supply Chains
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Challenges and Warehouse Location
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Number of Warehouses Required and Design Principles
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The Basic Principles of Warehouse Management - Lesson Summary
Technology and Trends in Warehouse Management
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Technology and Trends in Warehouse Management - Learning Outcomes
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Warehouse Equipment and Modern Technology
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Principles of Logistics and Outsourcing
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Robotics and New Technologies
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Technology and Trends in Warehouse Management - Lesson Summary
Warehouse Processes
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Warehouse Processes - Learning Outcomes
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Receiving Goods
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Warehouse Organisation and Storage of Goods
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Dispatching Goods and Return Policies
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Warehouse Processes - Lesson Summary
Picking and Warehouse Management
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Picking and Warehouse Management - Learning Outcomes
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Picking Methods
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Picking Systems
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Picking Equipment
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Ways To Improve Picking Productivity
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Picking and Warehouse Management - Lesson Summary
Managing Warehouse Inventory
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Managing Warehouse Inventory - Learning Outcomes
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Warehouse Layout
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Inventory, Tracking and Auditing
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Inventory Costs and Tech Tips
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Managing Warehouse Inventory - Lesson Summary
Controlling, Verifying, and Reporting Stock
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Controlling, Verifying, and Reporting Stock - Learning Outcomes
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Stock
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Methods of Stock Verification
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Warehouse Reports and Software
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Controlling, Verifying, and Reporting Stock - Lesson Summary
Inventory and Supply Chain in a Warehouse
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Inventory and Supply Chain in a Warehouse - Learning Outcomes
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The Main Function of Supply Chains
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Supply Chain Processes
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Supply Chain, Inventory and Troubleshooting
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Inventory and Supply Chain in a Warehouse - Lesson Summary
Managing People in a Warehouse
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Managing People in a Warehouse - Learning Outcomes
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The Hiring Process
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Disciplinary Issues
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Conflict Resolution, Motivating Staff and Legislation
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Managing People in a Warehouse - Lesson Summary
Safety in a Warehouse
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Safety in a Warehouse - Learning Outcomes
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Developing and Enforcing a Health and Safety Plan
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Materials Handling Procedure and Risk Assessment
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Mitigating or Minimising Risk and Damage Control
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Safety in a Warehouse - Lesson Summary
Warehouse Cost Management
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Warehouse Cost Management - Learning Outcomes
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Categories of Warehouse Costs
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Slotting and Technology
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Training your Staff
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Warehouse Cost Management - Lesson Summary
Course assessment
Learning Outcomes
By the end of this course, you will be able to:
- Define the main functions of a warehouse in modern supply chains
- Identify the challenges warehouse managers face
- Compare the types of technological equipment and robotics used in warehouses
- Discuss the basic principles of logistics and outsourcing
- Explain the processes and procedures behind the dispatching of goods
- Describe what picking is and its role in the supply chain
- Indicate ways to improve picking productivity
- Recall the best methods of hiring staff and describe how to handle disciplinary issues
- Explain health and safety risks in warehouses
- List the different categories of warehouse costs
- Define labour expenses
- Discuss the importance of slotting
Certification
All Alison courses are free to enrol, study and complete. To successfully complete this Diploma course and become an Alison Graduate, you need to achieve 80% or higher in each course assessment. Once you have completed this Diploma course, you have the option to acquire an official Diploma, which is a great way to share your achievement with the world. Your Alison Diploma is:
Ideal for sharing with potential employers - include it in your CV, professional social media profiles and job applications
An indication of your commitment to continuously learn, upskill and achieve high results
An incentive for you to continue empowering yourself through lifelong learning
Alison offers 3 types of Diplomas for completed Diploma courses:
Digital Diploma - a downloadable Diploma in PDF format, immediately available to you when you complete your purchase
Diploma - a physical version of your officially branded and security-marked Diploma, posted to you with FREE shipping
Framed Diploma - a physical version of your officially branded and security-marked Diploma in a stylish frame, posted to you with FREE shipping
All Diplomas are available to purchase through the Alison Shop. For more information on purchasing Alison Diplomas, please visit our FAQs. If you decide not to purchase your Alison Diploma, you can still demonstrate your achievement by sharing your Learner Record or Learner Achievement Verification, both of which are accessible from your Dashboard. For more details on our Diploma pricing, please visit our Pricing Page.
