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Dubai Workshop 19/20 Oct. 2009: Fundamentals of Best-in-Class Warehousing

Organized by Alba Consulting Group and Supported by the Supply Chain Logistics Group (SCLG), Dubai

Objective

The objective of this interactive workshop is to teach you how to apply in practice the tools and techniques used by the world’s best warehouse operators to align internal performance and capabilities to the wider aims and goals of the business strategy while taking into account the unique circumstances and local conditions in which your business operates.

The workshop takes a unique approach combining rigorous technical instruction with group tasks and activities. The key learning outcomes are embedded through the medium of real life stories from warehouse operations around the world.

Who Should Attend?

This workshop will deliver unparalleled value to a wide range of professionals whether they operate on the front line, within middle management or in more senior positions with responsibility for warehouse management, warehouse operation or warehouse strategy formulation and implementation.

The workshop will be particularly valuable to Warehouse Managers and Supervisors, Logistics Managers, Supply Chain Managers, Operations Managers, Manufacturing Managers, Facilities Managers, Financial Managers and General Managers.

Topics Covered

  • Managing and Sustaining Change in Warehouse Operations and Processes
  • The Role of the Modern Warehouse in Manufacturing, Distribution and Logistics Services
  • Relationship between Best Practices and Business Strategy
  • Performance Management, Metrics and Benchmarking
  • Lean Thinking and the Lean Toolbox Applied to Warehouse Operations
  • Warehouse Design and Optimisation
  • Stock Profile Analysis and Slotting
  • Warehouse Technology and Automation
  • Warehouse Storage and Materials Handling Equipment
  • Skills, Training and Development in Warehousing
  • Economic Analysis and Investment Justification
  • Value Added Warehouse Services
  • Green Warehousing and the Environment
  • Future Trends and Opportunities

Speaker Profile

Patrick Daly, Managing Director of Alba Consulting Group brings over 20 years experience delivering value in consulting and training to best-in-class operators in manufacturing, distribution and logistics services across Europe, Asia and North America.

Patrick works on and directs supply chain warehousing projects in a wide range of sectors including pharmaceuticals, electronics, fmcg, media, food and raw materials. He consults with top Fortune 500 companies such as PepsiCo, GlaxoSmithKline, Proctor and Gamble, Shering-Plough, Braun and many more.

Originally trained as a production and industrial engineer in Ireland, Spain and UK, Patrick has occupied technical, commercial and training roles throughout his career and has directed his own boutique consultancy firm since 1997.

Registration Instructions

Course Dates: 19-20th October 2009

Course Price: SCLG Members: USD1000.00

Non members: USD1200.00

Venue: Ramada Hotel, Bur Dubai, UAE

For further enquiries and booking, please contact Kanchan R. Vora or Nishat Siddiqui at +971 4 3962367 or +971 50 7453002/050 6584492 or email to admin@sclgme.org or nishat@sclgme.org

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