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Warehouse Operations Excellence

Warehouses must deliver accurate, fast and cost-effective service while keeping people safe. Operational excellence combines layout, processes, technology and people…

  • 5 daysClassroom or online
  • 14Upcoming dates
  • 6Cities
  • £2,250Fees from
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Warehouse Operations Excellence
Next classroom session Rome 16 - 20 Nov 2026 · £4,250 Also available Kuala Lumpur 7 - 11 Dec 2026 · £2,250

Course overview

Why Attend

Warehouses must deliver accurate, fast and cost-effective service while keeping people safe. Operational excellence combines layout, processes, technology and people management.

This LLMI course covers warehouse layout and slotting, receiving and putaway, picking methods, packing and dispatch, inventory accuracy, warehouse management systems, productivity, safety and KPIs. Participants redesign a warehouse process.

Course Objectives

Design efficient warehouse layouts and slotting

Improve receiving and putaway

Select and optimise picking methods

Improve inventory accuracy

Use warehouse management systems

Measure and improve warehouse performance

Target Audience

Warehouse managers and supervisors

Logistics managers

Inventory controllers

Operations managers

Supply chain analysts

3PL staff

Course Methodology

Practical presentations

Layout exercises

Case studies

Process redesign

Group discussions

Course outline

  1. 1Day 1: Warehouse Fundamentals
    • Warehouse roles
    • Costs
    • Layout principles
    • Flow
    • Exercise: Layout review
  2. 2Day 2: Inbound
    • Receiving
    • Inspection
    • Putaway
    • Slotting
    • Workshop: Slotting exercise
  3. 3Day 3: Picking and Dispatch
    • Picking methods
    • Batch and zone picking
    • Packing
    • Dispatch
    • Exercise: Picking method selection
  4. 4Day 4: Inventory and Systems
    • Cycle counting
    • Accuracy
    • WMS
    • Automation options
    • Case study: WMS implementation
  5. 5Day 5: Performance and Safety
    • KPIs
    • Labour management
    • Safety
    • Continuous improvement
    • Capstone: Warehouse improvement plan

Schedule

Dates and fees

14 upcoming dates in 6 cities. Fees are per delegate; bring colleagues and every seat is discounted. Every date can also be joined live online for £1,280.

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November 2026
16NOV 16 - 20 Nov 2026Mon to Fri · 5 daysNext session
Italy flag RomeItaly · Classroom
£4,250per delegate2+ people: £3,400 each
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December 2026
7DEC 7 - 11 Dec 2026Mon to Fri · 5 days
Malaysia flag Kuala LumpurMalaysia · Classroom
£2,250per delegate2+ people: £1,800 each
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January 2027
11JAN 11 - 15 Jan 2027Mon to Fri · 5 days
Spain flag BarcelonaSpain · Classroom
£3,850per delegate2+ people: £3,080 each
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February 2027
8FEB 8 - 12 Feb 2027Mon to Fri · 5 days
South Africa flag Cape TownSouth Africa · Classroom
£2,840per delegate2+ people: £2,272 each
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March 2027
8MAR 8 - 12 Mar 2027Mon to Fri · 5 days
Germany flag FrankfurtGermany · Classroom
£3,250per delegate2+ people: £2,600 each
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April 2027
12APR 12 - 16 Apr 2027Mon to Fri · 5 days
Spain flag BarcelonaSpain · Classroom
£3,850per delegate2+ people: £3,080 each
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May 2027
10MAY 10 - 14 May 2027Mon to Fri · 5 days
Germany flag FrankfurtGermany · Classroom
£3,250per delegate2+ people: £2,600 each
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June 2027
14JUN 14 - 18 Jun 2027Mon to Fri · 5 days
Italy flag RomeItaly · Classroom
£4,250per delegate2+ people: £3,400 each
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July 2027
12JUL 12 - 16 Jul 2027Mon to Fri · 5 days
Malaysia flag Kuala LumpurMalaysia · Classroom
£2,250per delegate2+ people: £1,800 each
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August 2027
9AUG 9 - 13 Aug 2027Mon to Fri · 5 days
Spain flag BarcelonaSpain · Classroom
£3,850per delegate2+ people: £3,080 each
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September 2027
13SEP 13 - 17 Sep 2027Mon to Fri · 5 days
France flag ParisFrance · Classroom
£3,250per delegate2+ people: £2,600 each
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October 2027
11OCT 11 - 15 Oct 2027Mon to Fri · 5 days
Germany flag FrankfurtGermany · Classroom
£3,250per delegate2+ people: £2,600 each
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November 2027
8NOV 8 - 12 Nov 2027Mon to Fri · 5 days
Spain flag BarcelonaSpain · Classroom
£3,850per delegate2+ people: £3,080 each
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December 2027
13DEC 13 - 17 Dec 2027Mon to Fri · 5 days
Germany flag FrankfurtGermany · Classroom
£3,250per delegate2+ people: £2,600 each
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Questions

Frequently asked questions

How long is the Warehouse Operations Excellence course?

The course runs over 5 days of classroom training, usually Monday to Friday.

When is the next Warehouse Operations Excellence course?

The next public date is 16 - 20 Nov 2026 in Rome. There are 14 upcoming dates in total.

Where is this course held?

Upcoming sessions run in Rome, Kuala Lumpur, Barcelona, Cape Town, Frankfurt, Paris.

Can I take Warehouse Operations Excellence online?

Yes. Every date can also be joined live online in a virtual classroom with the trainer, for £1,280 per participant. Choose "Live online" in the dates table when you register.

How much does the course cost?

Fees start from £2,250 per delegate, depending on the city. Fees include tuition and course materials.

Do participants receive a certificate?

Yes. Delegates who complete the course receive a London Leadership Management Innovation certificate of completion.

Can this course be delivered in-house for our team?

Yes. LLMI can tailor and deliver this course privately for your organisation at your premises or in one of our training cities.

Course information last updated 14 November 2026.

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