Course Overview

Industry 4.0 (I4.0) is not just about the technologies used in the location where products are made. An area of ambiguity is how I4.0 impacts warehouse operations. Organisations on their digital transformation journey need to look at their existing warehouse operations and transform them into smart warehouses (Warehouse 4.0) that are efficient, cost-effective to operate, and safe while achieving ultimate customer service and quality goals.

This course will introduce learners to the concept of I4.0, the Smart Industry Readiness Index (SIRI) framework, and the enabler technologies to transform a traditional warehouse into a Warehouse 4.0. Learners will learn about the opportunities and challenges a warehouse transformation entails and allows learners to relate learnings to the appropriate SIRI dimensions. The training also provides learners with industry use cases and best practices.

KEY Learning Outcome

Learners acquire knowledge on warehouse 4.0 applications, technologies, and benefits in the context of I4.0. Learners identify and contrast the difference between traditional warehouse and warehouse 4.0. Learners relate and apply the required SIRI dimensions with the appropriate banding to their organisation’s warehouse operation.

Topics covered by the course include:

• Introduction to Industry 4.0

  • Stages of Industrial Revolutions

  • Industry 4.0 Capabilities

  • Design Principles of Industry 4.0

  • Typical Warehouse Operations

• Technologies transforming warehousing

  • Inventory Tracking

  • Industrial Networking

  • Material Movement 

  • Assisted Picking

  • Integrated Warehouse Management System

• Transformation into a Smart Warehouse

  • Limitations of Current State (analysis through a practical case study)

  • Technology Solution Feasibility

• Industry Use Cases & Best Practices

  • Case Studies of Successful Technology Implementation

• A Practical Approach for Smart Warehouse Implementation  
  • SIRI Framework for a warehouse setting

Class Size: Min 10 to Max 15

Course Duration: 1 Day (8 hours)

Who Should Attend: This course is relevant to logistics service providers or companies that perform its own warehousing functions and are looking to digitalise and transform their warehouse operations. 

Pre-requisite: Participants should have a basic knowledge of warehouse operations

Cost: SGD 500 per pax

Mode of Delivery: Instructor-Led Virtual Training

Certification: Certificate of Attendance