Warehousing and Distribution

Designing and running warehouses and distribution centers: layout, receiving, storage, picking, packing, shipping, automation, labor and safety.

SCM-320 Year 3 3 credits 12 lessons planned ▶ Video lessons coming soon

Offered by HSM University · Supply Chain Management

Course content

  1. 1The role of warehousesComing
  2. 2Distribution center network basicsComing
  3. 3Warehouse layout and slottingComing
  4. 4Receiving and put-awayComing
  5. 5Storage systemsComing
  6. 6Order picking methodsComing
  7. 7Packing and shippingComing
  8. 8Warehouse management systemsComing
  9. 9Automation and roboticsComing
  10. 10Warehouse labor planningComing
  11. 11Warehouse safetyComing
  12. 12Case study: redesigning a distribution centerComing

Requirements

Recommended background. You can start any course at any time.

Description

Designing and running warehouses and distribution centers: layout, receiving, storage, picking, packing, shipping, automation, labor and safety.

Part of the Business stream, typically taken in year 3.