Best Practices in Distribution Center Design, Operations and Management

Distribution Center Design, Operations and Management

In a world of offshoring, increasingly demanding customer requirements, high-velocity order fulfillment and continuous logistics challenges, distribution excellence has never been more important to both supply chain and corporate success.

By the end of this two-day training course, you will be able to:

	Deploy best practices for improving labor productivity, operations efficiency, and inventory accuracy
	Apply proven techniques to improve distribution center strategy and execution
	Master the  technology tools available to distribution managers
	Discover how to achieve the operational flexibility needed for today’s ever-changing supply chain
	Enhance the efficiency of your inbound and outbound logistics
	Develop distribution performance and financial measurement systems that drive continuous improvement and alignment with broader supply chain and corporate goals
	Implement advanced techniques for inventory and distribution management
	Make greatly improved outsourcing decisions

Day 1 Module 1 – Case Study – Starting-Up a World Class DC Rebuilding an entire distribution network Network and inventory optimization Effective Project Management Building and material handling equipment design Selecting a Third Party Logistics Provider (3PL) Selecting and Implementing a Warehouse Management System (WMS) Employee training and labor management Metrics for warehouse performance – financial, productivity, and quality Module 2 – Optimizing DC Facility Layout and Operations The principles of efficient storage and handling systems design Factors to consider when selecting design and storage systems Throughput vs. storage capacity Dock designs to match the business profile Configuring the storage systems Testing the design through automation How to maximize storage density Module 3 – Planning For Efficient Materials Flow Zoning models – matching the layout to the inventory profile Determining the ideal location for products in your warehouse Picking, packing and replenishment tools Interleaved warehouse operations Slotting models – adjusting criteria as products, locations and demand change Maintaining peak productivity of your pick line First In First Out (FIFO), First Ended First Out (FEFO), and the use of rotation windows Cross Docking – streamlining the flow between the supplier and manufacturer Organizing the facility to minimize bottlenecks and product damage Module 4 – Inventory Management and Control Inbound Advanced Shipment Notifications (ASN’s) and Bar Code/RFID receiving Cycle counting vs. physical inventories Where the Count-back process excels Controlling internal losses Load Integrity Programs Tools to control overs, shorts, and damages Distribution alliance – a partnership that wins Day 1 Review and Discussion

Day 2 Module 5- DC Performance Measurement – Planning For Efficient Use of Labor And Equipment Resources Metrics – tracking and managing all warehouse activities Measuring and comparing KPI’s – internal, supplier and customer KPI’s Labor Management Systems – workforce performance management Engineered standards development and implementation Fostering a culture of continuous development and improvement Workforce incentive plans Module 6 – Selecting and implementing Enabling Technologies (WMS, LMS, Slotting, RF, Voice, etc.) Overview of available technology options What the vendors won’t tell you about how to select the solution that’s right for you The selection team and process Requirements definition Building, then trimming, the candidate list How do you really differentiate the solutions? Implementation, project management and best practices Ongoing refinement and enhancement Module 7 – Selecting and partnering with a 3rd Party Logistics Provider (3PL) Viewing the 3PL as a partner not a supplier Selection is more than a Request For Proposal (RFP) – how to build knowledge before making your decision Bid specifications redefined – what is really important? The three phases from start-up to steady state Setting performance standards Rate-based vs. cost plus commercial agreements Process manuals – defining the expectations Module 8 – Cost Plus And Gain Sharing – An Alternative To Rate-Based Agreements Why cost-plus vs. rate-based agreements? The concept of risk drives 3PL margin expectations – how do we control this? Budgeting, actual costs, and the variance explanation process Fixed management fee, base fee, and incentive fee structures Implementing activity-based costing and cost-plus Using a cost-plus type process in your own operations Gain sharing – the correct incentive for 3PL performance Supplementary Course Materials Review Day 2 Review and Discussion

METHOD TRAINING

Presentation

Discussion

Case Study

Evaluation

FACILITIES

Training Kit

Handout

Certificate

Lunch + 2 X Coffee Break

Souvenir

Pick Up Participants (Yogyakarta Only)

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