Excellence in Warehouse Management, Procurement, and Supplier Strategies

04 - 08 نوفمبر 2024

Istanbul, تركيا

Introduction

In today’s fast-paced business environment, effective warehouse management, procurement processes, and strategic supplier relationships are crucial for operational success. This course provides comprehensive insights and advanced techniques to enhance warehouse operations, procurement activities, and supplier management. Participants will learn best practices, strategic approaches, and innovative solutions to optimize these areas, ensuring seamless supply chain operations and improved organizational performance.

Objectives

To understand the principles of effective warehouse management.
To develop strategies for efficient procurement processes.
To implement effective supplier relationship management.
To apply commercial strategies, policies, and procedures effectively.
To learn best practices in inventory control and stock management.
To enhance skills in strategic sourcing and risk management.

Target Audience

Warehouse Management
Managers and employees in Procurement
Supply Chain Management
Inventory Management
Logistics Management
Supplier Relationship Management
Operations Management
Anyone interested in improving warehouse management, procurement, and supplier relationships

Training Methodology

Interactive lectures
Case studies and real-world examples
Group discussions
Practical exercises
Role-playing scenarios
Q&A sessions
Hands-on activities

Course Outline

Day 1: Fundamentals of Warehouse Management

Introduction to Warehouse Management
Key Functions of a Warehouse
Warehouse Layout and Design
Storage Systems and Techniques
Warehouse Safety and Compliance
Technology in Warehouse Management

Day 2: Advanced Warehouse Operations

Inventory Management Best Practices
Efficient Picking and Packing Strategies
Warehouse Automation and Robotics
Cost Control in Warehouse Operations
Performance Metrics and KPIs
Continuous Improvement in Warehousing

Day 3: Procurement Management

Introduction to Procurement Processes
Procurement Planning and Strategy
Supplier Selection and Evaluation
Negotiation Techniques in Procurement
Contract Management and Compliance
Ethical and Sustainable Procurement

Day 4: Supplier Relationship Management

Principles of Supplier Relationship Management
Building Long-term Supplier Partnerships
Supplier Performance Measurement
Conflict Resolution with Suppliers
Leveraging Technology for Supplier Management
Case Studies and Best Practices

Day 5: Integrating Warehouse, Procurement, and Supplier Strategies

Strategic Sourcing Methodologies
Collaboration between Procurement and Warehouse Teams
Risk Management in Supply Chain
Enhancing Supply Chain Visibility
Developing a Holistic Supply Chain Strategy
Workshop: Creating an Action Plan