Free short course · about 30 minutes

Introduction to Warehouse Best Practices

A well-run warehouse is one where goods follow a clear path and people can find things fast. In about 30 minutes you will learn the basics of layout, receiving, storage, picking and dispatch.

What you will learn


  • Describe how goods should flow from receiving through storage to dispatch
  • Receive a delivery by counting first, noting differences and signing last
  • Give every product a labelled home and place goods sensibly on the shelf
  • Pick an order line by line without guessing or swapping products
  • Check and load an order for dispatch and keep the warehouse tidy and safe

The lessons


  1. 1Warehouse flow and layout
  2. 2Receiving goods
  3. 3Storage and picking
  4. 4Dispatch, tidiness and safe basics