Third Party Logistics and Warehouse Optimisation Strategy

Course objectives

• Evaluate when outsourcing to a third party logistics provider adds value versus retaining warehousing in house
• Design a warehouse layout and slotting strategy that reduces pick travel time and handling cost
• Draft service level agreements and KPI scorecards for 3PL and warehousing contracts
• Apply activity based costing to compare warehousing options across multiple sites
• Build a transition plan for onboarding or exiting a 3PL relationship without disrupting service

Who should attend

• Warehouse and distribution centre managers
• Logistics and supply chain coordinators
• Procurement managers responsible for logistics contracts
• Operations managers in manufacturing and retail
• 3PL account managers seeking client side perspective

Course outline

1. 01Warehousing fundamentals and the outsourcing decision
2. 02Warehouse layout, slotting and storage media selection
3. 033PL selection, tendering and contract structuring
4. 04Service level agreements and performance scorecards
5. 05Labour productivity, safety and technology in the warehouse
6. 06Transition planning and continuous improvement

Scheduled sessions