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Quick Facts

Medium Of Instructions	Mode Of Learning	Mode Of Delivery
English

Course Overview

Warehouse Design and Management is a course to learn about warehouses in detail and how to manage it. An important role is played by warehouses to match product demand to supply throughout various levels of the supply chain. Supply chain management and design aren’t enough without a decision about the design, management and location of warehouses. Warehouses have begun to operate in today’s world as centres for storage and also act as centres to add value. Various warehouses have repair facilities, packaging and assembly provided inside its area.

For the profit of an organization, it is important as to where the warehouse is located because of the increasing costs. The location of warehouses is based on the mode of transport, location of suppliers, level of customer service and tax incentives, but the design is mainly based on the level of mechanization, throughout capacity and the type of commodity. Moreover, learning the principles of warehouse management could help in upgrading the capability of operations, reducing the fatigue of employees and turnover and customer service levels will be improved. This course will be a guide for you to learn about the above mentioned.

With the population ageing, there is a shortage of skilled labour because of which it is very likely to see mechanization of activities in warehouses in the near future. As there is an increase in demand for mechanical warehouse design and handling, this course will help you accelerate your career in the same.

The Highlights

Simulation games and case modules
Exclusively designed to learn about warehouses
Certificate on successful completion
Certification by IIMA
Teaching assistance from top instructors

Programme Offerings

Certificate
Simulation Games
Case Modules

Courses and Certificate Fees

Certificate Availability	Certificate Providing Authority
yes	IIM Ahmedabad

Warehouse Design and Management (Online) Program fee is Rs.1,26,000 plus GST.

Eligibility Criteria

Certification Qualifying Details

Candidates must have at least 80 percent attendance to get the Warehouse Design and Management certification

What you will learn

Warehousing Management

In this programme candidates will learn in detail about warehouse management and design as mentioned below

Candidates will be introduced to the basics of warehouse design and it’s management.
Participants will learn about various domains of warehouse which includes storage and retrieval, location, assessment, design and many more.
The digital aspects and usage of the Internet will also be taught to keep up with today’s world.
The legal aspects and also the regulatory aspects will be taught.

Who it is for

Supply Chain ManagerLogisticianTransaction Manager

Candidates who are currently managing or have been considering to start and set up warehouses of export or import, packaging and courier centres, bulk storages, manufacturing distribution centres, ICDs/CFS, e-commerce warehouses, agri-warehouses, cold rooms, 3PL services will learn a lot from this programme.

Anyone who wants to understand the management, operations and designs of warehouses can benefit from this programme.

Admission Details

Fill up the nomination form with the required details such as personal information, address, contact information, educational details and work experience.

Each and every nomination will be reviewed after which the selected candidates will receive a formal acceptance letter.

Application Details

The first part of an application form is Personal Profile which requires participants to fill up their personal details which include their First Name, Last Name, Gender, Nationality, Date of Birth, Age. Along with personal details they’ll have to fill up contact information which includes Personal Email, Official Email, Mobile Number and Phone Number. Then in the same part they’ll have to put in their job details - Organization, Sector, Designation, Position of the Nominee, Designation to whom you report and Present Responsibilities. They’ll also have to mention their reason for joining the programme before filling in the organizational address and residential address.

The next part is the Professional Profile which is divided into four sections: Education, Work Experience, Programmes attended at IIMA, Programmes attended elsewhere.

In the education part candidates will have to mention their degree, subjects, year and university respectively.
For work experience, candidates should mention the organization they work in, their position, years of experience and gross salary.
In the programmes attended at IIMa Section participants need to fill in details such as programme title, duration and year
And finally for programmes attended elsewhere, participants need to mention the institute, programme title, duration and year.

The next details are To Be Filled In By The Sponsor.

First there is a checkbox that should be ticked if self sponsored.
Then fill in the details such as name, job details, address details and contact details.
Job details include designation, organization, GST Number, Permanent Account Number.
Address details include office address, country, state, city, pin.
Contact Details include mobile, phone, fax and email.
Lastly fill in the source of information of the programme.

The Syllabus

Instructors

IIM Ahmedabad Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ's)

1: What happens if a candidate is unable to attend the programme?

The fee is refundable is a candidate is unable to attend the programme only if the request is put forth two weeks before the commencement of the programme

2: What about a candidate's health insurance during a programme?

IIM-A will not be held responsible for any kind of medical fees acquired by the candidates in the course of their stay. It is advised to talk to the insurer or employer.

3: Do candidates receive a certificate at the end of a programme?

On successful completion the candidates will receive a certificate which is subjected to certain requirements such as having at least 80% attendance. If the candidates can’t attend a session due to any reason they need to seek approval prior to the session.

4: What pedagogy is used?

The course is carefully compiled to develop an expertise on management of warehouses with the help of simulation games, case modules of management and a set of design.