Advanced Hotel Warehousing and Stores Management

The Role of the Warehouse
• Why we need a warehouse
• What functions they cover
• How do they fit into the supply chain
• The balance between sorting and storing
• The location and capacity of warehouses

Product Classification
• Supply/demand variables
• ABC Analysis or the 80/20 rule
• Determining product handling groups
• Throughputs and product formats

Health and Safety
• Duty of care
• Inspections and risk assessments-task analysis
• Equipment maintenance and care
• Raising people’s awareness

Security and Loss
• Minimizing internal theft
• Minimizing external theft
• Preventative measures will be briefly discussed

Productivity and Costs
• Fixed and variable costs
• Typical costs involved
• A model for understanding the roles of productivity, utilisation, and performance
• Setting productivity and cost targets
• The importance of having measurements and key indications of performance

FOR WHOM:
Stores/Warehouse Staff, Supervisors, Managers, and others who perform related functions.

1ST BATCH: Tuesday, February 17, 2026 — Friday, February 20, 2026.

2ND BATCH: Tuesday, June 16, 2026 — Friday, June 19, 2026.

3RD BATCH: Tuesday, October 13, 2026 — Friday, October 16, 2026.

The training methodology integrates lectures, interactive discussions, collaborative group exercises, and
illustrative examples. Participants will acquire a blend of theoretical insights and hands-on practical
experience, emphasizing the application of learned techniques. This approach ensures that attendees return
to their professional environments equipped with both the competence and self-assurance to effectively
implement the acquired skills in their responsibilities.