PMS Training

Objectives

Management is the most difficult of jobs and this course is ideal for the development of Managers, Supervisors and those with potential for greater management responsibility.

Outcomes

The course examines both general management principles and the practical application of these to the stores and warehouse operation.  Attendees will learn the practicalities of planning a stores and improving efficiency and will gain an understanding of the difficult but essential 'soft skills' of leadership, delegation and motivation.  This will enable them to achieve more for their staff, their organisation and themselves.

Course Content

Introduction

The Role of the Stores or Warehouse in Business Success / What Every Slick Operation Needs / Customer Service / Inventory Costs / Controlling Inventory Costs / The Role of the Stores/Warehouse Manager.

Stores & Warehouse Design

Layout Planning / Planning the Main Activity Areas / Receipts / Issues / Despatch / Optimising the Efficiency of the Storage Area / Aisles Layout / Storage & Materials Handling Equipment / Equipment Acquisition / Computer Simulation.

Order Picking & Stock Issues

Stock Retrieval / Improving Speed & Accuracy / Order Picking Methods / Pre-Posting & Pre-Routing / Fixed, Random & Combined Stock Location Systems.

Planning & Control

Management Information / Timing Activity Areas & Operations / Establishing Standards / Space Utilisation Analysis / Throughput Analysis / Planning Labour Requirements.

Measuring Performance

Key Performance Indicators (KPI's) / What should be Measured? / Relating Performance Measurement to Business Strategy / Data Sources / Guidelines for the Development & Use of KPI's / Example KPI's.

'Soft Skills' in Management

Leadership / Qualities of a Good Leader / Identifying Leadership Style / Alternative Styles & Situational Leadership / Motivation / Theory & Factors / Job Design / Delegation / Why Delegation is Essential / Delegating Effectively / Communication Skills.

Safety & Environmental

Key Legislation/ Acts of Parliament / Regulations / Approved Code of Practices / Guidance / Employer & Employee Responsibilities / Environmental & Waste Management Considerations / The "Six Pack".

COURSE DATES

05 - 06 June 2013

26 - 27 September 2013

12 - 13 December 2013 

Course Fee

Course Duration

 Two day non-residential course.    

PMS has preferential rates for accommodation with three excellent city hotels within walking distance of the Training Centre.      

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