QUIZ 1 - CHAPTER 1

NOTE - TOPIC 6: WAREHOUSE RELATIONSHIP

NOTE - TOPIC 5: WAREHOUSE OPERATIONS AND INVENTORY MANAGEMENT

NOTE - TOPIC 4: PACKAGING

NOTE - TOPIC 3: MATERIAL HANDLING

NOTE - TOPIC 2: WAREHOUSE DECISIONS

NOTE - TOPIC 1: Introduction to Warehousing

COURSE OUTLINE

RANCANGAN PENGAJARAN DAN PEMBELAJARAN (RPP) / COURSE OUTLINE Department         : Commerce Department Programme         : Diploma in Logistics And Supply Chain                                  Management Semester  :  DLS6 Academic Session :  June 2011 Course and Code     :  Warehousing – P5606 Pre-requisite             :  None Total Lecture Hour   :  45 hours Lecturer : Hasnieza Bt Mokhtar Room : Logistics Building Tel. No.                  : 04-5383322 (ext- 2025) Synopsis : WAREHOUSING is an integral part of every logistics system.  It plays a vital role in providing a desired level of customer service at the lowest possible total cost.  There are numerous managerial decisions in planning and initiating warehouse operations, including site selection, design, product-mix analysis, expansion material handling, layout, sizing, WMS, accuracy, safety and maintenance, besides discussing inventory management and concept. 1.0   INTRODUCTION TO WAREHOUSING The topic exposes students to the concept of storage and warehousing.  It also introduces students to the nature and importance of warehousing apart from understanding the types and functions of warehouse. 2.0  WAREHOUSE DECISIONS        This topic covers the basic concept that warehouses provide as an enclosure for materials storage and        handling which requires detailed analysis before the size, type and shape of the facility can be        determined. 3.0  MATERIAL HANDLING This topic develops greater understanding of the principles of material handling, which is the key to warehouse productivity and considerations in the day-to-day operations of a warehouse. 4.0  PACKAGING        This topic exposes students to consumer and logistics packaging which focuses on handling, protection        and communication.  The discussion ends with a review of traditional and emerging packaging        technologies. 5.0  WAREHOUSE OPERATIONS AND INVENTORY MANAGEMENT        This topic covers the warehouse operations with regards to the aspects of handling and storage.  It also        discussed the concept of inventory management, policy and practice. 6.0  WAREHOUSING RELATIONSHIP        The topic relates warehouse to transportation, production, customer service and least total cost logistics. 7.0 CURRENT AND DEVELOPMENT ISSUES IN WAREHOUSING        This topic discusses current and development issues in warehouse with regards to security, safety,        regulations, application system and operation system.

	Course Learning Outcome (CLO)	Programme Learning Outcome  (PLO)	LD/GSA	Assessment Methods
1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6.	Explain the role of warehouse and distribution centers in a logistics system Identify the various types and functions of warehouse Distinguish the various alternatives available in warehouse design Examine the different types of handling available equipment Explain the role and importance of consumer and logistics packaging Describe the overall concept of inventory management	- - - - - -	- - - - - -	Quiz, Assignment, Test, Mini Project

Amazon.com Warehousing

INTRODUCTION ABOUT WAREHOUSING

       Warehousing is an integral part of every logistics system.  It plays a vital role in providing a desired level of customer service at the lowest possible total cost.  There are numerous managerial decisions in planning and initiating warehouse operations, including site selection, design, product-mix analysis, expansion material handling, layout, sizing, WMS, accuracy, safety and maintenance, besides discussing inventory management and concept.