3PL Warehouse Manager Training
3PL warehouse manager (Third-Party Logistics) training is essential for companies and individuals involved in managing outsourced logistics operations. This type of training focuses on equipping professionals with the necessary skills to effectively manage warehousing, inventory control, order fulfillment, transportation, and distribution activities within a 3PL environment.
Why should you choose Nisa For 3PL Warehouse Manager Training?
Nisa Trainings is the best online training platform for conducting one-on-one interactive live sessions with a 1:1 student-teacher ratio. You can gain hands-on experience by working on near-real-time projects under the guidance of our experienced faculty. We support you even after the completion of the course and happy to clarify your doubts anytime. Our teaching style at Nisa Trainings is entirely hands-on. You’ll have access to our desktop screen and will be actively conducting hands-on labs on your desktop.
Job Assistance
If you face any problem while working on 3PL Warehouse Manager Course, then Nisa Trainings is simply a Call/Text/Email away to assist you. We offer Online Job Support for professionals to assist them and to solve their problems in real-time.
The Process we follow for our Online Job Support Service:
- We receive your inquiry for Online Job
- We will arrange a telephone call with our consultant to grasp your complete requirement and the tools you’re
- If our consultant is 100% confident in taking up your requirement and when you are also comfortable with our consultant, we will only agree to provide service. And then you have to make the payment to get the service from
- We will fix the timing for Online Job Support as mutually agreed by you and our consultant.
Course Information
3PL Warehouse Manager Training
Duration: 25 Hours
Timings: Weekdays (1-2 Hours per day) [OR] Weekends (2-3 Hours per day)
Training Method: Instructor Led Online One-on-One Live Interactive
Sessions.
COURSE CONTENT :
Module 1: Introduction to 3PL Warehousing
- Overview of Third-Party Logistics (3PL)
- The role of a 3PL Warehouse Manager
- The difference between 3PL and in-house logistics
- Key stakeholders in 3PL warehousing: Clients, suppliers, and transportation partners
- Benefits of outsourcing warehouse management
Module 2: Warehouse Operations Management
- Warehouse layout and design for efficiency
- Understanding storage systems: Pallet racks, shelves, mezzanine, etc.
- Inventory control and stock management
- Order fulfillment processes: Receiving, picking, packing, and shipping
- Managing returns and reverse logistics
- Performance metrics for warehouse operations
Module 3: Supply Chain and Logistics Fundamentals
- Supply chain management principles
- Role of warehousing in the supply chain
- Inventory management strategies: Just-in-Time (JIT), Economic Order Quantity (EOQ), etc.
- Managing multi-client warehouses
- Transportation management and its relationship to warehousing
Module 4: Warehouse Technology & Automation
- Warehouse Management System (WMS): Key features and benefits
- Barcode scanning, RFID, and inventory tracking
- Automation in warehousing: Robotics, conveyors, and drones
- Managing data and reporting: Using technology for decision-making
- Integrating WMS with ERP (Enterprise Resource Planning) systems
Module 5: Health, Safety, and Regulatory Compliance
- OSHA (Occupational Safety and Health Administration) guidelines and warehouse safety
- Hazardous materials handling and compliance
- Risk management and emergency procedures
- Employee safety training and ergonomics
- Environmental considerations and sustainability practices
Module 6: Inventory Management & Stock Control
- Inventory control techniques: FIFO (First In, First Out), LIFO (Last In, First Out), etc.
- Stocktaking methods: Cycle counting, full inventory counts, and automated counting
- Managing stock discrepancies and shrinkage
- Tools for managing SKU (Stock Keeping Unit) levels
- Forecasting and demand planning
Module 7: Labor and Workforce Management
- Staffing requirements and workforce planning
- Training and motivating warehouse employees
- Shift scheduling and managing seasonal fluctuations in demand
- Performance management and KPIs (Key Performance Indicators) for warehouse staff
- Unionized workforce considerations (if applicable)
Module 8: Vendor & Customer Relationship Management
- Building and maintaining relationships with clients
- Communicating with vendors and suppliers for inventory restocking
- Customer service excellence in warehousing and logistics
- Handling customer complaints and returns
- Service Level Agreements (SLAs) and performance reviews
Module 9: Cost Control and Budgeting
- Understanding warehouse operating costs: Rent, labor, utilities, etc.
- Cost-saving initiatives in warehouse operations
- Budgeting and financial forecasting for 3PL warehouses
- Pricing strategies for 3PL services
Module 10: Leadership and Communication Skills
- Effective leadership in a warehouse setting
- Conflict resolution and managing teams
- Communication best practices with internal and external stakeholders
- Change management in logistics operations
- Delegating tasks and decision-making
Module 11: Advanced Topics (Optional)
- Global logistics and international warehousing
- Managing cold storage and specialized warehousing (e.g., pharmaceuticals, food)
- Strategic growth of a 3PL warehouse
- Case studies of successful 3PL warehouse management