Note:
Online registration is currently closed, but spaces are still available. If you would like to attend this event, please call NWPPA at 360-254-0109, and our staff will be happy to help you.
Who Should Attend:
Warehouse and materials management professionals.
Related Event:
Warehousing: Inventory, Materials Management, and Supervision, March 26-27, 2019
Course Overview:
Day 1: Introduction to Utility Warehousing
This first day is designed to provide individuals with a thorough overview of warehousing logistics and functions. The class will also address the physical and documentation aspects of the processes as well as a more specific review of storage, materials handling, and automation. In addition, it will provide overviews of effective ways to deal with everyday operations and stakeholders.
Topics covered:
- Overview of the utility logistics process
- Interfaces and handoffs to stakeholders
- Quality business operations and principles
- Materials storage and distribution
- Dealing with everyday operations
Day 2: Receiving, Shipping, and Safety
This day is designed to provide participants with a working knowledge of warehouse receiving, shipping, and safety. The course will address the physical and documentation aspects of the processes and include a case study to stress warehouse improvement. In addition, attendees will go on a tour of Kootenai Electric Cooperative's warehousing facility to see hands-on applications of industry benchmark operations. Highlights of the tour include a tour of two open warehouses; a main yard and a south lot, that are located across the street from one another. You will hear from two Kootenai Electric Co-op warehousemen, who oversee many aspects of the Co-op, including how jobs for Kootenai’s five crews and dock crews are managed and selected, as well as how they perform a weekly spot count on different items. Notably, their last inventory was excellent, and was only off by less than 0.08%, mostly attributed to wire.
Topics covered:
- Materials management review
- The receiving processes
- Inspection procedures
- Analysis and documentation
- The order-picking process
- The shipping process
- Documentation
- The six-step process of risk management
- Utility specific requirements
- Handling hazardous materials and miscellaneous commodities
Course Instructor:
Ellery Queen, Continuum Education+Training
Course Schedule:
Registration will begin at 8 a.m. on the first day, and the class will run from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. on both days. Lunch, as well as morning and afternoon breaks, will be provided.
Course Location:
Kootenai Electric Cooperative, Inc.
2451 W Dakota Ave
Hayden, ID 83835
(208) 292-3211
Suggested Hotels:
Triple Play Resort Hotel & Suites
151 W Orchard Ave.
Hayden, ID 83835
(208) 772-7900
2 miles from Kootenai Electric
Best Western Plus Coeur d’Alene Inn
506 W Appleway Ave.
Coeur d’Alene, ID 83814
(208) 765-3200
6 miles from Kootenai Electric
No rooms have been blocked for this meeting. Please call the hotel or go online to get the best available guestroom rate.
Course Fees:
Utility Member Early Bird (extended through 2/26/2019): $620
Utility Member Standard: $695
Associate Member Early Bird (extended through 2/26/2019): $930
Associate Member Standard: $1,005
Non-member Early Bird (extended through 2/26/2019):$1,860
Non-member Standard: $1,935
Cancellation Policy:
Cancellations are accepted, with full refund, if request is made at least 30 days prior to the course. Within 30 days, fees are as follows: 15-29 days, $100; 1-14 days or "no show," 100 percent of registration fee. When possible, please send a substitute instead of canceling. NWPPA does not charge a fee for substitutions.
Continuing Hours:
This course qualifies for 12 continuing hours. Certificates are issued upon full completion of the course.