Understanding of the objectives, principles and techniques involved in a distribution function - course assignments, case studies and lecture sessions. Suitable for the practitioner and will meet the needs of persons from sales and marketing, distribution, costing and finance, inventory management, production control and information technology. It aims to provide an appreciation of S&D in sufficient detail for these principles and techniques to be applied in the work place: improve company profit by reducing unnecessary costs, improve customer service and becoming more competitive. Who Should Attend • Operation Managers • Warehouse Managers • Logistics Managers • Any person who requires detailed information on the features and functions of this subject Key learning points • Overview of warehouse management and the responsibilities of the warehouse management team • Process of receiving and issuing material • Points to consider when designing a warehouse layout • Materials handling equipment and warehouse security • Concept of distribution and the techniques that can be used • Process of stock taking and cycle counting • 10-step plan for accurate records • Explanation of the role and characteristics of forecasting, and the various techniques that can be used • Explanation of the MRPII concept • MRP logic calculation & various replenishment systems • Shop floor control and routings • Performance measurements and their uses Included in the Price Warehouse Management Training Material A light lunch and refreshments for the day To enhance their learning, delegates who attended this course also attended Sales and Distribution in Practice Purchasing Management Project Management