Lesson Notes By Weeks and Term - Senior Secondary 3

Revision/Introduction to warehousing

TERM – 2ND TERM

WEEK TWO

Class: Senior Secondary School 3

Age: 17 years

Duration: 40 minutes of 5 periods each

Date:

Subject: STORE KEEPING

Topic: REVISION/ INTRODUCTION TO WAREHOUSING

SPECIFIC OBJECTIVES: At the end of the lesson, pupils should be able to

Recall everything been learnt on Warehousing

INSTRUCTIONAL TECHNIQUES: Identification, explanation, questions and answers, demonstration, videos from source

INSTRUCTIONAL MATERIALS: Videos, loud speaker, textbook, pictures,

INSTRUCTIONAL PROCEDURES

PERIOD 1-2

PRESENTATION

TEACHER’S ACTIVITY

STUDENT’S

ACTIVITY

STEP 1

INTRODUCTION

The teacher explains everything about Warehousing

 

Students pay attention to the teacher and ask questions where necessary                                                                     

STEP 2

EXPLANATION

Teacher gives room for students to ask as much questions as possible that relates to Warehousing.

Students as a class ask question on the area they find difficult

 

NOTE

REVISION/ INTRODUCTION TO WAREHOUSING

Warehousing involves the process of storing goods and materials in a centralized location. It includes receiving, storing, and distributing products efficiently and effectively to meet customer demand. Key functions of warehousing include inventory management, order picking, packing, and shipping. Warehouses can vary in size and complexity, ranging from small storage facilities to large distribution centers equipped with advanced technology for logistics management.

  1. Types of Warehouses: Warehouses can be classified based on their function, ownership, and location. This includes public warehouses, private warehouses, bonded warehouses, distribution centers, and fulfillment centers.
  2. Warehouse Layout and Design: Effective warehouse layout and design optimize space utilization, workflow efficiency, and accessibility. Key considerations include storage systems, aisle width, picking zones, and equipment placement.
  3. Inventory Management: Inventory management involves monitoring and controlling the flow of goods within a warehouse. This includes inventory tracking, stock rotation, cycle counting, and inventory optimization techniques like ABC analysis and just-in-time inventory.
  4. Material Handling Equipment: Material handling equipment such as forklifts, pallet jacks, conveyors, and automated guided vehicles (AGVs) facilitate the movement and storage of goods within a warehouse, improving efficiency and reducing labor costs.
  5. Warehouse Operations: Warehouse operations encompass a range of activities, including receiving, putaway, picking, packing, and shipping. Streamlining these processes through automation, barcoding, and warehouse management systems (WMS) enhances productivity and accuracy.
  6. Warehouse Safety and Security: Maintaining a safe and secure warehouse environment is essential to protect employees, equipment, and inventory. This involves implementing safety protocols, training programs, and security measures such as surveillance cameras and access control systems.
  7. E-commerce Warehousing: With the growth of e-commerce, specialized fulfillment centers and strategies like multi-channel fulfillment and same-day delivery have emerged to meet the demands of online shoppers and retailers.

EVALUATION: 1.Teacher ask the students questions as when necessary throughout the course of the revision.

CLASSWORK: As in evaluation

CONCLUSION: The teacher commends the students positively.