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Warehouse Slotting and Storage Space Optimisation

Where you place stock inside a warehouse quietly determines picking speed, labour cost and how much you can store. This course teaches the practical discipline of slotting and space optimisation to get more from existing facilities before spending on expansion. Delegates learn to analyse product velocity, redesign layouts and cut travel time in African distribution centres.

What you will be able to do

  • Analyse product velocity and movement to inform slotting decisions.
  • Design storage layouts that reduce picker travel and congestion.
  • Match storage media and locations to product characteristics.
  • Increase usable capacity within existing warehouse space.
  • Plan and execute a re slotting exercise with minimal disruption.
  • Measure the productivity and space gains achieved.

Course outline

  1. 01Principles of Slotting and Space Optimisation
  2. 02Product Velocity and Movement Analysis
  3. 03Storage Media and Location Selection
  4. 04Layout Design to Reduce Travel
  5. 05Increasing Usable Warehouse Capacity
  6. 06Executing a Re Slotting Exercise
  7. 07Measuring Productivity and Space Gains

Who should attend

This course suits warehouse and distribution centre managers, supervisors, inventory controllers and logistics engineers seeking better use of storage space.

Dates, venues and fees

DatesVenueDaysFeeCalendar
17 to 18 Aug 2026Pretoria2R10,000
24 to 25 Aug 2026Cape Town2R10,000
7 to 8 Sep 2026Online2US$900
14 to 15 Sep 2026Mozambique2US$1,100
21 to 22 Sep 2026Cairo2US$1,100
28 to 29 Sep 2026Accra2US$1,100
5 to 6 Oct 2026Lusaka2US$1,100
12 to 13 Oct 2026Kigali2US$1,100
19 to 20 Oct 2026Nairobi2US$1,100
26 to 27 Oct 2026Durban2R10,000
2 to 3 Nov 2026Johannesburg2R10,000
16 to 17 Nov 2026Mauritius2US$1,100
23 to 24 Nov 2026Dubai2US$1,100
30 Nov to 1 Dec 2026Lagos2US$1,100
7 to 8 Dec 2026Harare2US$1,100
14 to 15 Dec 2026Kampala2US$1,100
21 to 22 Dec 2026Dar es Salaam2US$1,100

Fees are per delegate. South African venues are priced in rand; other locations and online in US dollars. Fees exclude 15% VAT where applicable. Group bookings of three or more delegates from the same organisation qualify for a reduced rate; contact us for a quotation.

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