Warehousing Operations

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Warehousing Operations encompasses the processes, procedures, tools, and equipment within a warehouse facility as enablers for an efficient, effective, and comprehensive supply chain. Warehouses do not operate as stand-alone facilities but function to varying degrees with Inventory Management, Transportation Operations, Demand Planning, Procurement, Manufacturing, and Customer Service functions.

The charter, mission, and goals developed by an organization will dictate the role of the supply chain to meet those objectives. This role will further define the requirements for warehousing operations ranging from a simple, single storage facility to a total distribution or fulfillment network.

This track is intended to train students in the basics of warehousing operations and to generate a broader awareness of the role of warehousing operations in distribution networks.

Key elements of this certification track include: an overview of warehousing, the role of warehousing in the supply chain, facility configuration, storage and handling techniques, performance metrics, customer service considerations, and safety concerns across various types of distribution facilities.