ES9X3-10 Storage and Warehousing Techniques
Introductory description
A well-managed warehouse is now recognised as a potential major source of competitive advantage as opposed to just another source of cost within the supply chain. To achieve this competitive advantage, it is important to choose the right type of operation, processes and equipment, and then understand and continuously improve performance through appropriate measures and controls. Staff motivation and safety are also seen as important aspects within today’s warehouse. This module will provide a thorough insight into all of these areas incorporating real-life examples, guest speakers, an industrial visit and class exercises and case studies. Each department within the company should have an understanding of the role of the warehouse in today’s supply chain and its relationship with those departments.
Module aims
A well-managed warehouse is now recognised as a potential major source of competitive advantage as opposed to just another source of cost within the supply chain. To achieve this competitive advantage, it is important to choose the right type of operation, processes and equipment, and then understand and continuously improve performance through appropriate measures and controls. Staff motivation and safety are also seen as important aspects within today’s warehouse. This module will provide a thorough insight into all of these areas incorporating real-life examples, guest speakers, an industrial visit and class exercises and case studies. Each department within the company should have an understanding of the role of the warehouse in today’s supply chain and its relationship with those departments.
Outline syllabus
This is an indicative module outline only to give an indication of the sort of topics that may be covered. Actual sessions held may differ.
- The role of the warehouse in today’s supply chain.
- Types of Warehouse Operation and Warehouse processes.
- Physical picking exercise
- Warehouse IT and automation.
- Warehouse Layout and Equipment.
- Warehouse design and simulation exercise.
- Warehouse Costs and Performance measures.
- Health and safety and environmental issues.
- Procurement and management of 3rd party services.
- Resource planning and labour management.
- The future of warehousing.
- Industrial visit and outsourcing presentation
Learning outcomes
By the end of the module, students should be able to:
- Evaluate warehouse roles, functions, operations, procedures and processes and based on this provide a comprehensive explanation and informed judgement regarding the use of different types of warehouses and distribution centres in today’s supply chain.
- Select appropriate techniques to improve warehouse picking operations, propose sound recommendations and critiques about how technology, such as automated systems, voice and scanning for example can be applied to improve the process.
- Propose and analyse the criteria required to decide on the most appropriate location for a warehouse within a supply chain and distribution network.
- Determine how to resource a warehouse, including an informed analysis of the costs for space, labour and equipment. Calculate the amount of space required based on annual sales data.
- Interpret a complex operational requirement in order to design a practical warehouse layout utilising commercial simulation software. Conceptualise and apply knowledge to a current industrial problem and conduct a peer to peer critique of the practical and conceptual output.
Indicative reading list
Richards, G; Warehouse Management, 3rd Ed, Kogan Page London 2017 ISBN 9780749460747
Rushton, A.; The Handbook of Logistics and Distribution Management, Kogan Page 2018 ISBN
9780749476779
Heinrich, M; Warehousing and Transportation Logistics, Kogan Page London 2018 ISBN 9780749482206
Richards G, Grinsted S; The Logistics and Supply Chain Toolkit, 2nd Ed, Kogan Page London 2016 ISBN 9780749475581
Van den Berg, J; Highly Competitive Warehouse Management Management, Outlook Netherlands 2012 ISBN 9781466268609
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View reading list on Talis Aspire
Subject specific skills
Understanding of the subject, deep industrial knowledge, awareness of key practice and principles, understanding of industry structure and future challenges, the warehouse as an integrated element of the supply chain, technological application for improved efficiency, resourcing and costing of warehouse operations, warehouse design and layout elements, IT and integrated technology for warehouse operations, warehouse location analysis
Transferable skills
Communication, Dependability, Teamwork, Organization, Adaptability, Technology Literacy, Collaboration, Problem Solving, Analytical Thinking.
Study time
| Type | Required |
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| Lectures | 14 sessions of 1 hour (14%) |
| External visits | 4 sessions of 1 hour (4%) |
| Other activity | 82 hours (82%) |
| Total | 100 hours |
Private study description
No private study requirements defined for this module.
Other activity description
Guest Lectures - 6.5 hours
Case Studies & Exercises - 8 hours
Simulation software work - 7.5 hours
Self-study leading to PMA - 60
Costs
No further costs have been identified for this module.
You do not need to pass all assessment components to pass the module.
Assessment group A1
| Weighting | Study time | Eligible for self-certification | |
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Assessment component |
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| Assessed work as specified by department | 100% | Yes (extension) | |
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The assessment weighting for this module is 80% written PMA and 20% in module marks based on in class exercises. |
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Reassessment component |
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| Assessed work as specified by department | Yes (extension) | ||
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100% Post Module Assessment |
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Feedback on assessment
Immediate oral feedback will be provided after case studies / practical workshops, which will be focussed upon the learning outcomes of each session. Feedback will also be provided to any questions which arise from students during the lecture sessions.
Written feedback will be provided for the Post-Module Assignment. This feedback will be focussed upon the strengths and weaknesses of the work with regard to the module learning outcomes and the post-module assignment marking guidelines. Suggestions for improvement will also be provided.
Courses
This module is Core option list B for:
- Year 1 of TESS-H1PT Postgraduate Taught Engineering Business Management (Awarded Jointly with Hong Kong Polytechnic Uni)
This module is Core option list C for:
- Year 1 of TWMS-H7BF Postgraduate Supply Chain and Logistics Management (Hong Kong)
- Year 1 of TWMS-H7BG Postgraduate Supply Chain and Logistics Management (awarded jointly with Hong Kong Polytechnic University)
- Year 1 of TESS-H7PE Postgraduate Taught Supply Chain and Logistics Management (Overseas and Self-Financing)
- Year 1 of TWMS-H7A1 Postgraduate Taught Supply Chain and Logistics Management (Singapore)
This module is Option list B for:
- Year 1 of TESS-H1P2 Postgraduate Award in Engineering Business Management
- Year 1 of TESS-H1X0 Postgraduate Award in Taught Engineering Business Management (Hong Kong)
- Year 1 of TESA-H1P7 Postgraduate Taught Engineering Business Management
- Year 1 of TESS-H1P1 Postgraduate Taught Engineering Business Management
- Year 1 of TESS-H1P3 Postgraduate Taught Engineering Business Management (Hong Kong) Warwick Award
- Year 1 of TESS-H1PS Postgraduate Taught Engineering Business Management (Singapore)
This module is Option list C for:
- Year 1 of TWMA-H1NB Postgraduate International Trade, Strategy and Operations
- Year 1 of TWMS-H7B4 Postgraduate Taught Programme and Project Management (Singapore)
- Year 1 of TESA-H7PD Postgraduate Taught Supply Chain and Logistics Management (Home Fees)