Course Summary:
The Supply Chain Warehousing Certificate, signifies the completion of a foundational education program designed to help individuals build their knowledge in warehousing and distribution.
The program provides an overview of distribution inventory management, product storage, packaging and shipment, sustainability in logistics and so much more.
Type of Participant:
This course is designed to help individuals build their knowledge in warehousing and distribution. Job titles include Heads, Managers, and Directors in Warehouse, Distribution, and Supply Chain.
Objective:
- Take part in the loading and shipping processes, and work with common shipping documents.
- Schedule shipments and use various methods to track the shipments.
- Follow an effective order fulfillment cycle and work to improve order accuracy and efficiency.
- Use inventory management systems in warehouses and distribution centers to accurately report the quantity and value of the materials received, stored and shipped to customers.
- Categorize inventory and manage the costs associated with holding inventory. Manage customer returns.
- Follow environmentally sustainable work practices on the job.
- Implement a structured problem-solving process to deal with problems in warehouses or distribution centers.
- Make appropriate decisions about the use of different types of transportation carriers, understanding their characteristics and the advantages and disadvantages of each.
- Apply different performance metrics to measure the success of a facility in the warehousing and distribution industry.
