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Course Description

This “how-to” course teaches Systematic Layout Planning (SLP). It greatly expands the depth of coverage on warehousing methods, especially material handling with sessions on topics such as detail rail layout and installation planning. It includes added coverage on site location and selection, warehouse relocation, and installation. Equal attention is given to planning new or rearranging existing facilities, including analysis of order-picking, storage, and material handling methods. You will learn by doing. Over 100 pages of worksheets and exercises and a dozen case problems assure your mastery of the material. Checklists and Excel™ Working Forms prepare you for immediate application. This course provides essential learning for those who are short on space, storing new or different items, performing new functions, or simply looking for productivity improvements.   Georgia Tech offers an in-person, hands-on course (Warehouse/Distribution Center Layout) that covers many of these topics. However, this online version is for those who want access to expanded coverage of these topics, plus additional content in material handling not covered in the in-person course.

Who Should Attend

This course is designed for managers of warehousing, distribution and logistics; warehouse supervisors and team leaders; industrial engineers and systems analysts; planning teams for new or expanded facilities; leaders of supply chain and lean initiatives; and material handling engineers and equipment suppliers.

How You Will Benefit

Improve material flow, throughput, and performance. Reduce handling costs in storage and order picking. Improve space utilization. Provide for flexibility, adaptability, and volume growth. Get earlier agreement on plans and changes while saving time. Boost management’s confidence and get faster approvals for your plans.

What You Will Learn

The phases and steps of Systematic Layout Planning (SLP) Choices and conditions for order-picking and storage Choices and conditions for material handling methods How to identify, agree and assure that your most important relationships are honored in your layout plan Short- and long-term space estimating and how to resolve space shortages Block and detailed layout plans and how to agree on the best Project planning and management Factors to consider and evaluate for warehouse site location and selection Relocation and installation planning Course Topics Module 1 – Systematic Layout Planning (SLP Fundamentals of Systematic Layout Planning (SLP) New facility layout; Relationship Charting & Diagramming Overview of the Full SLP Method: Phases; Fundamentals; Procedures and Conventions; Key documents and Outputs Key Input Data for Layout Planning: P Q R S T Module 2 – Order Picking and Storage Order-Picking & Storage (Less than Unit Load) Unit Load Storage Methods Automated Storage & Retrieval Case Problem: Storage Methods Selection Case Problem: Integration of Storage and Picking Methods Module 3 – Material Handling and Integration Material Handling Methods Supplemental Reading: Automatic Guided Vehicles Supplemental Reading: Conveying Supplemental Reading: Sortation Case Problem: Material Handling Methods Integration of Storage and Handling Methods Case Problem: Integration of Storage and Handling Methods Case Problem: Storage Methods and Ergonomics Module 4 – Flow and Other Relationships Types of Layouts & Definition of Activity-Areas Case Exercise: Flow of Materials Analysis Flow of Materials Analysis in SLP Supplemental Reading: Mag Count Combining Flow & Other Relationships Diagramming Activity Relationships Module 5 – Space Requirements and Block Layout How to Determine Space Required Space Relationship Diagrams How to Develop Layout Plans Case Exercise in Block Layout: Existing facility rearrangement How to Compare Material Handling Effort How to Evaluate and Select the Best Layout Plan Module 6 – Detailed Area Layouts Department, Small Area and Workplace Layouts Using SLP Rack and shelf Area Layouts Receiving, Shipping & Dock Area Layouts Supplemental Reading: Truck Docks Module 7 – Project Planning and Management Site Location and Selection Supplemental Reading: Network Analysis Layout and Equipment Installation Case Problem: Using SLP to plan an expansion Case Problem: Using SLP to evaluate a proposed plan Case Problem: Using SLP to re-plan when needs change Project Planning & Management Using SLP

Course Prerequisite and Related Certificate Information

No prerequisites. This course is part of the Distribution Operations Analysis & Design (DOAD) Certificate.

Course Times

The course is comprised of 33 hours of instruction, structured around 33 sessions within 7 modules. Please note the course end date when registering for the course via the Georgia Tech Professional Education website. After you complete all sessions and pass the final assessment, you can apply for a course certificate. You have the flexibility of taking the course on your own time and pace. Start and stop as often as you like, allowing you to set the schedule.

Course Materials

Required (student must provide) A computer with speakers and high-speed internet connectivity to access online content. Please visit https://pe.gatech.edu/technology-requirements to ensure the computer you will be using meets the minimum technical requirements. The ability to view and print Portable Document Files (PDF). Microsoft PowerPoint is needed for one short exercise. Microsoft Excel is needed to open one checklist provided and the Working Forms referenced throughout the course. Microsoft Visio is needed if you wish to complete two layout planning exercises in electronic form. If you do not have or are not permitted to load Visio, both exercises can be completed with pencil on printed PDFs. Provided (student will receive) Access to online course content and optional reading materials until the course end date. A die-cut template ruler and set of colored pencils will be mailed by the instructor to you at the address that is listed in your GTPE account. You will need these for the initial layout exercise and for subsequent exercises not completed using Microsoft Visio.* *Please note that it may take several weeks to receive these supplies, especially if you are outside of the United States.

Course CEUs

This course provides for 3.30 continuing education units (CEUs).

Cancellations

If SCL/GTPE cancels a course, registrants will be notified via email or phone and will receive a full refund. SCL/GTPE is not responsible for nonrefundable plane tickets, hotel and rental car deposits, nor any other expenses incurred.

Every effort is made to present the course as advertised herein; however, circumstances may make it necessary to alter the schedule and/or presenters.