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I.
COURSE TITLE:
WAREHOUSE MANAGEMENT
COURSE NUMBER: 2200
II.
PREREQUISITE(S): LMGT 1130
III.
CREDIT HOURS:
3
LABORATORY HOURS:
CATALOG PREFIX: LMGT
LECTURE HOURS: 3
OBSERVATION HOURS:
IV.
COURSE DESCRIPTION:
This course is designed to provide an overview of the strategic role of the warehousing function within the
modern logistics environment, and the elements involved in warehouse management. Subjects include
warehouse strategies, regulations, ICT, material handling, inventory control, and measuring inventory and
warehouse productivity
V.
GRADING
Grading will follow the policy in the catalog. The scale is as follows:
A: 90 – 100
B: 80 – 89
C: 70 – 79
D: 60 – 69
F: 0 - 59
VI.
ADOPTED TEXTS:
Excellence in Warehouse Management: How to Minimize Costs and Maximize Value (1st ed.)
Stuart Emmitt
John Wiley & Sons, 2005
ISBN-13: 978-0-470-01531-5
(EWM)
Warehouse Management: A Complete Guide to Improving Efficiency and Minimizing Costs in the
Modern Warehouse
2nd Edition (or current edition)
Gwynne Richards
Kogan Page Publishing, 2014
ISBN: 978-0749469344
(WM)
VII. COURSE OBJECTIVES:
Upon successful completion of this course, students will be able to:
 Evaluate problems related to inventory management, facility location, and supply chain
optimization.
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 Analyze the effectiveness of warehousing and operations in the supply chain process.
 Assess physical and economic issues related to the establishment, sizing, and location
of warehouses and distribution centers.
 Evaluate effective inventory management policy, demand variability, forecasting, and
lead time on inventory level and cost.
 Recommend areas for improvement in logistics and supply chain operations.
VIII. COURSE METHODOLOGY:
Classes will consist of lectures, class discussions, small group projects, videos, outside
assignments and supplemental materials. Interactive class discussion is encouraged and
staying current on reading assignments necessary to be able to actively participate in class
discussions.
IX.
COURSE OUTLINE:
Book
Week 1
Week 2
Week 3
Week 4
Week 5
Week 6
Week 7
Week 8
Week 9
Week 10
Week 11
Week 12
Week 13
Week 14
Week 15
Week 16
X.
Chapter 1
Chapter 4
Chapter 5
Chapter 6
Chapter 7
Chapter 8
Chapter 9
Chapter 10
Chapter 11
Chapter 1
Chapter 2
Chapter 3
Chapter 4
Chapter 5
Chapter 6
Chapter 7
Chapter 9
Chapter 10
Chapter 15
Chapter 16
Chapter 17
Final
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The Role of Warehousing
Warehouse Operational Principles
Equipment
Warehouse ICT
Regulations
Productivity, Cost and Service
Outsourcing
People Management
Developments & Trends
Warehouse Management Tools
Role of the Warehouse Manager
Warehouse Process: Receiving & Putting Away
Warehouse Process: Pick Preparation
Picking Strategies & Equipment
Order-picking Methods
Warehouse Process from Replenishment
Warehouse Layout
Storage & Handling Equipment
Health and Safety
The Warehouse & the Environment
The Warehouse of the Future
OTHER REQUIRED TEXTS, SOFTWARE, AND MATERIALS:
THESE ARE REQUIRED IN ALL LMGT CLASSES
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The Logistics and Supply Chain Toolkit: 90 Tools for Transport, Warehousing and
Inventory Management
Gwynne Richards and Susan Grinsted
(LSCT)
Microsoft Excel
XI.
EVALUATION:
Suggested:
Midterm
Final
Project
Assignments
25 %
25%
25%
25%
XII. SPECIFIC MANAGEMENT REQUIREMENTS:
None
XIII. OTHER INFORMATION:
FERPA: Students need to understand that your work may be seen by others. Others may
see your work when being distributed, during group project work, or if it is chosen for
demonstration purposes. Students also need to know that there is a strong possibility that
your work may be submitted to other entities for the purpose of plagiarism checks.
DISABILITIES: Students with disabilities may contact the Disabilities Service Office,
Central Campus, at 800-628-7722 or 937-393-3431.
GROWTH IN KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, and ABILITIES: Students completing this
course successfully can expect to improve in the following:
 Production and Processing — Knowledge of raw materials, production processes,
quality control, costs, and other techniques for maximizing the effective manufacture
and distribution of goods.
 Administration and Management - Knowledge of business and management
principles involved in strategic planning, resource allocation, human resources
modeling, leadership technique, production methods, and coordination of people and
resources.
 Transportation— Knowledge of principles and methods for moving people or
goods by air, rail, sea, or road, including the relative costs and benefits.
 Complex Problem Solving — Identifying complex problems and reviewing related
information to develop and evaluate options and implement solutions.
 Critical Thinking — Using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and
weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions or approaches to problems.
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 Judgment and Decision Making — Considering the relative costs and benefits of
potential actions to choose the most appropriate one.
 Monitoring — Monitoring/Assessing performance of yourself, other individuals, or
organizations to make improvements or take corrective action.
 Coordination — Adjusting actions in relation to others' actions.
 Deductive Reasoning — The ability to apply general rules to specific problems to
produce answers that make sense.
 Inductive Reasoning — The ability to combine pieces of information to form
general rules or conclusions (includes finding a relationship among seemingly
unrelated events).