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Designing Efficient Warehouses

Design and manage a lean, efficient warehouse integrated with company logistics and production processes.

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17/04/2026

START DATE

8 hours

COURSE DURATION

9 – 6

HOURS

10/04/2026

REGISTRATION BY

Hybrid

IN THE CLASSROOM AT VIA JAN PALACH, 55, MODENA | REMOTELY ON MICROSOFT TEAMS

Funding

Courses fundable through Interprofessional Funds

The course can be funded through Funds: please let us know during registration or contact us.

Promotion

−10% on multiple registrations

Applicable for two or more participants from the same company for the same course


Courses are confirmed only upon reaching the minimum number of participants.

Each course adopts the Learning by Doing method, which prioritizes learning through practice.
Who is it for?

For those who want to design and optimize their warehouse

  • Logistics Managers
  • Logistics Directors
  • Internal Logistics Personnel
  • Warehouse Managers

Prerequisites

There are no necessary prerequisites.
What you will learn

Warehouse design and management from a Lean perspective

  • You will be able to design a warehouse according to Lean principles
  • You will be able to organize material inbound flows
  • You will be able to size containers and storage locations
  • You will be able to evaluate handling systems and automation levels
  • You will be able to design efficient picking processes
  • You will be able to size logistics supermarkets and production feeding areas
Program

Financial analysis and investment evaluation

Module 1 Lean logistics system design

Introduction to the principles of Lean logistics design and the “inside-out” principle as a guide for flow design.

Module 2 Inbound Logistics and arrivals management

In-depth analysis of goods receipt activities, material identification, and inbound flow management.

Module 3 System loading, quality control, and repackaging

Analysis of material registration activities, quality controls, and repackaging operations supporting logistics processes.

Module 4 Sizing containers and locations

Definition of logic for sizing storage spaces, containers, and warehouse locations.

Module 5 Handling systems and automation

In-depth analysis of handling systems, supporting technologies, visual management, and different levels of automation.

Module 6 Picking

Analysis of picking activities, organizational methods, retrieval paths, and supporting technologies.

Module 7 Sizing the logistics supermarket

In-depth analysis of the supermarket concept, differences from traditional warehouses, and sizing criteria.

Module 8 Exercises and operational simulations

Practical application of concepts through learning-by-doing activities, simulations, and warehouse design case studies.

Frequently Asked Questions

FAQ

Does the course also cover warehouse layout?

Yes, the program addresses the sizing of locations, containers, and handling systems.

Will picking processes be explored in depth?

Yes, the course dedicates a specific module to picking logic and supporting technologies.

Will warehouse automation be discussed?

Yes, different levels of automation and technologies applicable to logistics processes are covered.

Is a practical approach included?

Yes, the program includes simulations and practical exercises.

Request information

Do you want to design a more efficient warehouse?

Contact us to receive the complete course program and discover how to improve warehouse layout, logistics flows, and performance.

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