Warehouse Management and Operations is a module selected from the Specialist Diploma in Supply Chain Management. It enables participants to acquire new skills or deepen relevant skills without the need to pursue a full specialist diploma. As this is a stackable course, participants may choose to complete the remaining modules within the validity period, of two years, to be awarded the full Specialist Diploma qualification.
This module covers the principles of warehouse operations and its importance in supply chain management. Participants’ learning will focus on warehouse planning and processes, material handling system selection, as well as labour and cost requirements.
On top of that, the module looks into the latest technology and development used for warehouse operations. Participants will also get to learn how to manage warehouse and distribution operations with benchmarking tools.
Learning Objectives
By the end of the module, participants will be able to:
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Describe the needs and functions of a distribution centre
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Outline the information and material flow in a warehouse; leading to order fulfilment
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Examine how technology and automation can be deployed for warehouse operations
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Analyse and recommend warehouse key performance indicators, and conduct performance gap analysis
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Develop steps for a warehouse process improvement study
Entry Requirement
Applicants should possess a relevant polytechnic diploma or degree in Engineering, Information Technology, Business, or Science from recognised institutions.
For applicants who do not meet the minimum entry requirements, an interview will be conducted to assess applicants’ qualification and working experience.
Certification
Participants will be awarded the Certificate of Completion by Republic Polytechnic upon completing the module.
Fees for Jan 2023 intake
Full Course Fees (with GST) |
Singapore Citizens aged 39 & below |
Singapore Citizens aged 40 & above |
Singapore PR |
SME-sponsored Singapore Citizens |
SME-sponsored Singapore PR |
$722.25 |
$109.14 |
$78.83 |
$722.25 |
$76.14 |
$116.25 |
Fees for Apr to Oct 2023 intakes
Full Course Fees (with GST) |
Singapore Citizens aged 39 & below |
Singapore Citizens aged 40 & above |
Singapore PR |
SME-sponsored Singapore Citizens |
SME-sponsored Singapore PR |
$741.96 |
$109.14 |
$73.83 |
$741.96 |
$76.14 |
$123.96 |
Notes:
- Payment may be made using SkillsFuture Credit.
- Fees reflected are inclusive of Goods and Services Tax (GST). In line with the government fee freeze directive from 1 Jan to 31 Dec 2023, the fees in 2023 for Singapore Citizen will remain the same as 2022. RP will absorb the additional 1% GST for Singapore Citizen in 2023 only.
Republic Polytechnic reserves the right to make changes to the course fee and application closing dates without prior notice. The commencement of each course is subject to sufficient number of participants.
All information is accurate at time of publishing.