Space Planning and Management

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Course Introduction

Efficient space planning is essential for maximizing warehouse performance and strengthening supply chain efficiency. This Space Planning and Management training course equips participants with practical knowledge and strategic tools needed to transform warehouse operations into high-performing assets. The course focuses on real-world solutions that directly improve storage, movement, and utilization of warehouse space.

Designed for supply chain professionals, the training explores how to analyze and design optimal space layouts, apply lean methodologies, and optimize inventory storage. Participants will learn how to align space utilization with business goals to reduce operating costs and improve operational flexibility. The course also highlights how smart space planning contributes to higher inventory accuracy and smoother warehouse workflows.

Through world-class practices and practical applications, this course helps professionals build warehouse environments that support growth, efficiency, and long-term value. By the end of the training, participants will be able to develop actionable strategies that enhance warehouse productivity and performance.

Key Takeaways:

  • Understand the strategic importance of warehouse space planning
  • Learn warehouse layout design and flow optimization
  • Apply lean principles to improve space utilization
  • Optimize inventory storage using SKU segmentation
  • Enhance warehouse performance through best practices and KPIs

Objectives

By the end of this Space Planning and Management training course, participants will be able to:

  • Understand the warehouse’s strategic role in the end-to-end supply chain and how space planning impacts overall logistics performance.
  • Apply industry best practices in warehouse space planning, layout design, and storage strategies to create efficient warehouse environments.
  • Develop a practical inventory strategy using SKU segmentation techniques to improve storage efficiency and reduce handling time.
  • Use space information systems and warehouse management tools to enhance visibility, control, and accuracy in operations.
  • Implement a performance management framework to track productivity, identify improvement opportunities, and sustain continuous improvement.

Training Methodology

This Space Planning and Management training course uses a practical, hands-on approach to learning. The course includes instructor-led presentations that explain key concepts, interactive discussions to explore real challenges, and case studies that demonstrate successful space planning strategies in real warehouse environments. This combination ensures participants gain both theoretical knowledge and practical understanding.

Participants will actively engage in group activities, layout simulations, and problem-solving workshops designed to replicate realistic warehouse scenarios. These exercises allow attendees to apply warehouse space planning techniques directly to their own operations. The course emphasizes collaborative learning, knowledge sharing, and solution-based thinking, enabling participants to leave with clear, actionable strategies that can be implemented immediately.

Who Should Attend?

This Space Management training course is ideal for professionals across the supply chain who are involved in warehouse operations, planning, and logistics. It is particularly beneficial for those responsible for optimizing storage, improving workflow, and enhancing overall warehouse productivity. The course supports a wide range of roles, from operational leaders to planning specialists.

This training course is highly recommended for:

  • Warehouse and distribution professionals
  • Procurement, purchasing, and sourcing specialists
  • Production and manufacturing planners
  • Logistics and transportation personnel
  • Supply chain coordinators and generalists
  • Operations and warehouse supervisors

Course Outline

Day 1: Warehouse Infrastructure Strategies

  • Warehouse location strategy
  • Options in warehouse layout and design
  • Classes of warehouses
  • Warehouse automation
  • Information Technology (IT) in the warehouse
  • Industry variations

Day 2: Layout Options

  • Receiving Options
  • Storage Options
  • Picking / Assembly Options
  • Dispatching Options
  • Using the Floor and the Height Space
  • Organising for Flow

Day 3: Inventory, Analysis, Methods and Equipment

  • Loading Bays
  • Selecting Fork Lift Trucks
  • Selecting Racking
  • Implications for Warehouse Layouts
  • Operational Timings and Planning
  • The Use of IT within the Warehouse

Day 4: Warehouse Layouts and Productivity

  • Different Types of Layout with Advantages and Disadvantages
  • Planning for Flow in the Warehouse
  • Calculations for Storage
  • Calculations for throughput and Productivity
  • Checklists to help on deciding the best option to take back to the participants’ workplace

Day 5: Create a World-Class Warehouse with Performance Management and Metrics

  • Contemporary trends in warehousing
  • Warehouse best practices and benchmarking
  • The role of performance management in the warehouse
  • What should you measure?
  • Establish an executive dashboard using Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)
  • Identifying, prioritizing and implementing improvements

Certificate

  • COPEX Certificate of Attendance will be provided to delegates who attend and complete the course

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