This document provides information about a 3-day Warehousing Operations Management course taking place in Dubai, UAE from July 7-11, 2014. The course will provide hands-on skills and knowledge to help participants effectively plan, organize, control and deliver warehouse operations economically while boosting performance. Topics will include warehouse strategy, functions, costs, audits and performance indicators. The fee is $4,000 per participant but in-house training can also be arranged. The training is aimed at warehouse managers, supervisors, logistics managers and other supply chain professionals.

1. Warehousing Operations
Management
7 – 11 July, 2014 | UAE, Dubai
This course is available for IN-HOUSE; For Further information, please contact: Tel: +234 8037202432, Email: petronomics@yahoo.com. Web: www.thepetronomics.com

2. OVERVIEW
Most organisations with growth aspirations have invested
significant time and resources in devising their expansion
strategies, they have not devoted commensurate attention to
developing and executing an internal management model along
the business chain that would enable them thrive as a
enterprising business in the now wired business ecosystem.
Our programmes have been critically designed to address
performance challenge in the various segment of the corporate
value chain using a new approached that will insight a new
thinking of resolving operational complexities.
LEARNING OBJECTIVE
At the end of the programme, participants will;
 Review the skills required for planning and
controlling warehousing operations.
 Have a deeper understanding of operational
challenges and solutions to navigate them.
 Appreciate the importance of the main control and
cost parameters applicable in warehouse
management and the potential for improvement.
 Engage in warehouse mapping, Stock Positioning,
ABC Analysis and a range of techniques designed to
examine demand and resource allocation.
 Understand the approach to optimise performance in
warehousing management.
 Develop a broader insight on the impact of cost
covering all warehouse activities.
PERFORMANCE FOCUS
Our programmes are significant investment for your
workforce. They are designed to fill identified industry
knowledge gap and provide hands-on applicable know-how
that give participants a deeper insight on their deliverables.
The various modules are cultured to encourage stakeholders
to aspire the attainment of operational efficiency along the
business chain.
COURSE CONTENT
A. FUNDAMENTALS
Role of the warehouse in the supply chain
 Purposes of holding stock
 Functions of a warehouse
 Types of warehouse
Discussion: What is a warehouse REALLY for?
Elements of warehousing strategy
 What do you want the warehouse to do?
 Objectives of warehouse management – service vs
cost
 Outsourcing and contracts
 Warehouse location and number of warehouses
Introducing the new warehouse technologies
 Summary of warehouse technologies
 Functions and role of the warehouse management
system (WMS)
 Automatic identification methods
 Modelling and simulation systems
Warehouse functions
 Receiving and put-away or cross-dock
 Picking
 Replenishment
 Packing and despatch
 Returns
Exercise: ABC analysis
Other management issues
 Housekeeping
 Safety and environment
 Stock counting
Developing a warehouse strategy
 Stages in strategy development
B. STRATEGIC ISSUES
Warehouse planning
 2 dimensional and 3 dimensional space planning
 Warehouse layout
 Storage methods and equipment
 Warehouse automation
 Materials handling methods and equipment Exercise:
Bargain Store
Planning of management issues
 Risk planning
 Warehouse legislation
 Health and safety and environment
Exercise: Hazard identification
Distribution Centre and Warehouse Operations
 Receiving, Storage and Issuing
 Counting and Controlling Inventory
 Counting Methods and Record Accuracy
 Periodic and Cycle Counting
Warehouse cost management
 Sources of cost and cost drivers
 Calculating costs and rates
 Activity-based costing Exercise: Unit cost calculations
Warehouse Audit
 Objectives of the Warehouse Audit
 Periodic and Intermittent Audits
 Components of the Audit
 Steps to Follow Before, During and After the Audit
Measuring Inventory Management Performance
 Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) and Targets
 Qualities of the Inventory Specialist
 Lead Time Analysis and Reduction
Performance management and improvement
 Productivity standards
 Performance indicators and control methods
Exercise: Identifying KPIs

3. CURRICULUM
The programme will provide the hands-on skills and
knowledge that will help participants effectively plan, organise,
control and then deliver warehouse operations economically,
whilst boosting performance. Facilitator-session, syndicate
session, class exercise, case study, video shows and supportive
course content will be applied during the three day
programme to ensure that the learning objectives outlined
above are effectively met for every participant.
WHO TO ATTEND
This course is designed for:
 Store/Warehouse Managers/Supervisors
 Supply, Logistics, Distribution Managers/Supervisors
 Materials Analyst
 Purchasing Managers/Executives/Supervisors
 Production Planners, Administrative, Accounts
Executives/Supervisors
 All Stores/Warehouse professional and those in
related jobs who need to have a better understanding
of Store/Warehouse Operations and Management
DELIVERABLES
Our training programmes are exciting learning events. All
participants during the programme entitled to all course
materials and a certificate of participation. On a written
request, we shall furnish you with a detailed report
summarising our perception of participants’ strengths, areas
for improvement and proposed action plans within four weeks
of concluding the course. Our feedback process ensures your
objectives are achieved by the conclusion of our training
process.
PROGRAMME FEE
The programme fee covers tuition, course materials. Payment
is due upon receipt of the invoice. Our cancellation policy
applies.
Warehousing Operations Management
- $4,000(USD) per participant
IN-HOUSE TRAINING
Petronomics Training can work with your organization to
provide the course to meet your budget at your convenience
(time and location) in the comfort of your working
environment. This collaborative effort, emphasize actionable
learning, the application of theory in practice and combine
core business skills/technical knowledge with dynamic
leadership training.
If you would like to discuss possible collaboration in
developing in-house training, please contact on the details
below.
REGISTRATION
To nominate a participant for this training, kindly forward the
details of your nominated participants, (i.e. name, email
address, telephone nos.) and stating the course your
participant are registered.
To nominate a participant for this training, kindly forward the
details of your nominated participants, (i.e. name, email
address, telephone nos.) and stating the course your
participant are registered.
Business Development Desk
Petronomics Training
Telephone: 234 1 4540497
0803 720 2432
0812 096 9727
+971556985290
Email: ayantola.victoria@thepetronomics.com
petronomics@yahoo.com
www.thepetronomics.com
ABOUT US
At Petronomics, energy expertise is our resource and inspiring
competence is what we enjoy. The application of knowledge in
driving innovation and ultimately possibilities is the catalyst that
steer a distinctive value proposition. Braced with visionary
advisory board, inspired/cultured workforce and experience
faculty, we provide superior intellectual resource pool that bridge
competency gap for industry operators. The benefits of our
expertise are accessible through learning programmes, research
and conference services; a blend that sets us as the preferred
pool, professionals approach to upgrade business skills
THE LEARNING APPROACH
In resourcing industry workforce competency, we develop skills
and experience that employer’s value by offering a comprehensive
range of flexible learning options to meet their learning and
development needs through a broad range of learning approach
that offers intensive and enjoyable experience to participants.
Participants benefit from lectures, case study analysis, group
discussion, workshop, and are also encouraged to learn from
other managers and professionals on their programme by sharing
ideas and experiences. We place a particular emphasis on group
work where participants’ real life situations are used as vehicles
for learning.
FACULTY
Key to our approach is the quality to the faculty members. Every
faculty member on our 20 member team is rigorously assessed
and contracted in line with our Standard Operating Procedure.
Each of them understands that they have to deliver training and
supporting documentation to the highest standard. They
comprise of professionals with outstanding track records in their
area of specialty. Whilst they bring to bear several years of
hands-on experience in the industry, they are committed to
knowledge growth and have an understanding of the link between
strategy and knowledge capital.
LEARNING ENVIRONMENT
Our programmes are conducted in a decent and cozy
environment globally. We ensure that our participants are relaxed
to refresh in an ambience well conducive for inspiring and creative
brainstorming that accelerate the learning curve of individual
participants. In consolidation of our value chain, locations are
carefully considered using our five star QC indicator like security,
banquet facilities, accessibility and customer services. Our
programme team works with the facility staff to ensure a personal
and warm welcome to participants.