Who Should Attend:
Warehouse and materials management professionals.
Course Details:
This course is held in two segments at Chelan County PUD in Wenatchee, Washington. The first two days will be held May 7 and 8 and the final two days will be held June 4 and 5.
Course Overview:
In this four-part course, you will be introduced to a variety of critical warehousing topics. Each day will cover a new topic.
Day one: Introduction to Utility Warehousing provides a thorough overview of the logistics and warehousing functions, as well as storage, materials handling, and automation. You will also address how to effectively deal with everyday operations and stakeholders.
Day two: Receiving, Shipping, and Safety provides a working knowledge of these warehouse processes. You will also cover safety and risk management concepts from a warehouse focus.
Day three: Inventory Operations and Materials Management addresses the physical and documentation aspects of these processes. You will review a case study to develop shared improvement ideas for warehouse operations. There will also be a guided warehouse tour at Chelan County PUD.
Day four: Inventory Control, Automation, Returns, and Supervision addresses understanding and relating to warehouse management and supervision requirements.
Course Instructor:
Ellery Queen, Q Tech Professional Services
Course Schedule:
Registration will begin at 8 a.m. Pacific Time, and the class will run from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. on all days. Lunches, as well as morning and afternoon breaks, will be provided.
Course Location:
Chelan County PUD
203 Olds Station Rd.
Wenatchee, WA 98801
(509) 663-8121
Suggested Hotels:
Sleep Inn & Suites Wenatchee
235 E Penny Rd
Wenatchee, WA 98801
(509) 663-8333
Comfort Suites Wenatchee Gateway
195 E. Penny Rd
Wenatchee, WA 98801
(509)662-1818
Course Fees:
Utility Member Early Bird (ends 4/7/24): $1,200
Utility Member Standard: $1,275
Associate Member Early Bird (ends 4/7/24): $1,800
Associate Member Standard: $1,875
Non-member Early Bird (ends 4/7/24): $2,400
Non-member Standard: $2,475
Note: Organizations that register a group of employees will receive every fifth registration for free. For example, if you register five employees, you only pay for four; register 10 employees, you only pay for eight; and so on. There is nothing additional you need to do to receive this discount.
Cancellation Policies:
For webinars, virtual classes, and section meetings: cancellation at least five days prior to the event, full refund; within 1-4 days or no show, 100% of the registration fee.
For in-person events: cancellation at least 30 days prior to the event, full refund; within 15-29 days, $100 fee; and within 1-14 days or no show, 100% of the registration fee.
If canceling because the attendee is showing COVID-19 symptoms any time before the event, a full refund will be issued; if leaving during the event for COVID-19 reasons, a prorated refund will be issued.
When possible, please send a substitute instead of canceling; NWPPA does not charge a fee for substitutions. To request a refund, please contact Customer Service, via email, registration@nwppa.org, or call 360-816-1457.
Continuing Hours:
This course qualifies for 24 continuing hours. Certificates will be available online upon full completion of the course.