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Warehouse Management: Principles, Trends and Processes
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 some of 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.
As you complete each section, you can test yourself with assessments. There are four assessments throughout the course, followed by a final assessment. This certification course also comes with optional activities and exercises. These resources will 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, consumer demands are evolving rapidly. Warehouse managers hold significant responsibility in serving these demands. This course gives you the ability to manage your own warehouse with confidence. You will gain insight into the most important principles of warehouse management. 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
Course assessment
Learning Outcomes
After completing this course, you will be able to:
- Describe the main functions of a warehouse in modern supply chains
- Identify the challenges warehouse managers face
List the factors to consider when thinking about warehouse location
- Compare the types of technological equipment and robotics used in warehouses
- Explain the basic principles of logistics
- Examine the use of outsourcing in warehouses
- List the processes and procedures behind the dispatching of goods
- Evaluate the challenges posed by corporate returns policies
- Define what picking is
- Describe the role of picking in the supply chain
- Analyse ways to improve picking productivity
- Recall the guiding principles behind warehouse design
Certification
All Alison courses are free to enrol, study and complete. To successfully complete this Certificate course and become an Alison Graduate, you need to achieve 80% or higher in each course assessment. Once you have completed this Certificate course, you have the option to acquire an official Certificate, which is a great way to share your achievement with the world. Your Alison Certificate 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 Certificates for completed Certificate courses:
Digital Certificate - a downloadable Certificate in PDF format, immediately available to you when you complete your purchase
Certificate - a physical version of your officially branded and security-marked Certificate, posted to you with FREE shipping
Framed Certificate - a physical version of your officially branded and security-marked Certificate in a stylish frame, posted to you with FREE shipping
All Certificates are available to purchase through the Alison Shop. For more information on purchasing Alison Certificates, please visit our FAQs. If you decide not to purchase your Alison Certificate, 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 Certificate pricing, please visit our Pricing Page.
