Warehouse Operations Management Course
Overview
| Course name | Warehouse Operations Management Course |
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| Institution | Africa Supply Chain Academy; Imperial Health Sciences |
| Location | South Africa |
| Website | http://www.ihs.za.com/content/supply-chain-academy-0 |
| Language | English, French |
| Contact information | 1. Chanel van Straaten +27 76 410 6484 academy@ihs.za.com 2. Abre van Buuren +27 12 621 4300 avanbuuren@ihs.za.com 3. Surita Grobbelaar +27 12 621 4300 sgrobbelaar@ihs.za.com |
Details
| Course objective | The Internationally recognized Warehouse Operations Management course is specifically designed to equip delegates with an in-depth understanding of warehouse operations and best practices. This course is designed by specialists in the field of Warehousing and Distribution, and equips participants with practical learning’s to assist in elements of warehousing from operations and procurement to distribution and other key components of managing the health supply chain system. This course promotes a multidisciplinary and integrated approach in line with current warehousing trends. Specific Objectives: • To build staff skills in the management and performance of warehouse operations; • To improve participants’ knowledge allowing them to implement further skills development in their own facilities; • To improve participants’ decision-making and problem-solving abilities; • To improve participants’ ability in the planning of projects; • Provide practical tools to participants to improve their level of performance; and • To help participant work more effectively in teams. Who should attend? The training is particularly relevant for staff members that are or may be involved in warehouse operations, procurement, distribution and other key components of the healthcare supply chain system. The training programme specifically caters for those candidates who wish to accomplish both theoretical and practical aspects of warehouse operations. |
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| Sector | Public |
| General course topics | General/service course with some logistics included |
| Specific course topics | Professionalising the Supply Chain Warehouse Design and Capacity Storage Management and Special Requirements Cold Chain Challenges of Warehousing Quality Management and Regulatory Compliance Human Resource Management, Performance Appraisals and Job Descriptions Health, Safety and Security Good Warehousing and Distribution Practices Warehouse Management Systems Procurement Receiving Inventory Control Distribution Customer Services Key Performance Indicators (KPI\'s) Drug Recall and Destruction This course also includes field trips to: Gauteng Medical Stores (Government Facility) Thermo Power Destruction Facility (A-Thermal) |
| Total time commitment | 120 hrs, 3 weeks |
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| Focus commodity | Health, non-RH specific |
| Commodities covered | • Pharmaceuticals (e.g. syrups, tablets, capsules, suspensions, effervescent tablets etc.) • Medical devices (e.g. blood pressure monitors and respiratory equipment etc.) • Animal health (veterinary range) • Contact lenses (that we are only starting in October) |
| Accredited | Yes |
| Accredited by | The Da Vinci Institute |
| Certificate name | Certification |
| Degree name | Supply Chain Management |
| Attendance mode | In-person |
| Incentives | No |
| Logistics Topics Coverage % (estimate) | 100 |
| Audience | Open Enrollment |
| Pre-requisites | No |
| Course fee | $6,500 |
| Course fee description | Training Fee $ 4,000 Accommodation $ 2,100 Transport $ 300 Training Manuals $ 100 $ 6,500 The cost will include the following: • Hotel Accommodation • Ground Travel • Meals • Training Manuals • Three weeks of facilitation • Graduation • Two field trips The cost will exclude the following: • Flights • Visa costs • Per Diems |
| Discount available | No |
| Course included in analysis | No |