This course equips students with the knowledge and skills needed for a comprehensive exploration of Warehousing and Distribution Centers. Students will learn the essential aspects of logistics and operational management, including warehouse fundamentals, types, layout principles, material handling equipment, safety protocols, and space utilization strategies. Key processes such as order picking, packing, cross-docking, transshipment, and shipment consolidation to ensure streamlined distribution center operations will be covered. Students will explore Warehouse Management Systems (WMS), focusing on their features and implementation for seamless logistics. Safety measures, process optimization, and proficient management to enhance operational efficacy in distribution center logistics will also be emphasized.
Prerequisites
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What you will learn
- Warehousing Basics: Introduction to warehousing concepts and functions, Types of warehouses (e.g., public, private, automated), and Warehouse design and layout.
Inventory Management in Warehouses
Material Handling: Equipment and technologies for material handling (e.g., forklifts, conveyor systems, automation), Safety protocols and best practices, and Warehouse space optimization.
Distribution Center Operations: Order fulfillment, picking and packing strategies, Cross-docking and transshipment, and Shipment consolidation and routing, and Distribution Network Design and Optimization.
Warehouse Management Systems: Introduction to WMS software, WMS features and benefits, Implementation and integration of WMS.
Environmental sustainability in warehousing: Green warehouse practice, reverse logistics, energy-efficient warehouse design, and sustainable packaging.
How to register
This course is offered as part of a VCC program only.
Course schedules
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| CRN# | Duration | Delivery | Location | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 42665 |
January 5, 2026 to April 17, 2026 |
Lecture Lab |
VCC Downtown Campus | See full schedule |
Online courses listed without scheduled meeting times can be completed on your own schedule.
Contact us
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† This information is intended as a guideline only. Program and course details are subject to change with the approval of VCC's Board of Governors.