Group Presentation Assignment: Warehouse Resource Planning & Labor Management

Topic: Warehouse Resource Planning and Labor Management

Objective:

The objective of this group presentation is to delve into the critical aspects of warehouse resource planning and effective labor management. Students will explore strategies, challenges, and best practices related to optimizing warehouse operations.

Presentation Structure:

Introduction to Warehouse Resource Planning: Define resource planning in the context of warehouse operations.

Discuss the significance of manpower, equipment, and other essential resources.

Highlight the need for strategic planning to ensure efficient performance.

Key Resources in Warehouse Operations :Manpower :Roles and responsibilities $($e$.$g$.,$ receiving, storage, picking, packing, shipping$).$

Address challenges related to inconsistent attendance.

Strategies for business continuity.

Equipment: Types of material handling equipment $($MHE$)$:Manual jack pallets.

Battery$-$operated forklifts.

Lifting cranes.

Reach trucks.

Role of equipment in warehouse processes.

Resource Planning Variables: Manpower Attendance: Scheduling based on operational needs.

Handling unexpected absences$.$

Critical roles $($e$.$g$.,$ Picker, Checker, Forklift Operator$).$

Other Resources: Office supplies, containers, and technology tools.

Labor Management: Workforce Scheduling: Constructing efficient schedules.

Task assignment and monitoring.

Adaptability to changes in demand and employee availability.

Increasing Labor Productivity: Streamlining operations.

Focusing on critical tasks.

Case Studies and Examples: Real$-$world examples of successful resource planning and labor management.

Lessons learned from industry practices.

PowerPoint Presentation: Each group member contributes to an $8-$slide PowerPoint presentation.

Concise content, relevant graphics, and bullet points.

Cover all key points mentioned in the assignment.

Evaluation Criteria:

Content depth and accuracy.

Clarity of presentation.

Visual appeal of slides.

Group collaboration during delivery.

Delivery:

$15-$minute presentation per group.

Encourage active participation and engagement.