- International Fees
International fees are typically 3.12 times the domestic tuition. Exact cost will be calculated upon completion of registration.
Course Overview
Students will gain an understanding of the fundamental principles of managing a warehouse and distribution system. The course introduces the concepts, processes, and applications for the effective management and control of distribution channels, warehousing, and transportation systems. This includes topics such as channel network design, distribution inventory management and materials handling functions such as receiving, put-away, restocking, order picking, and cycle counting. At the end of the course, students will explore future and emerging trends impacting warehousing.
Prerequisite(s)
- No prerequisites are required for this course.
Credits
3.0
Domestic fees
$560.85 - $602.89 See individual course offerings below for actual costs.
Learning Outcomes
Upon successful completion, the student will be able to:
- Describe the role of the warehouse or distribution centre in the Supply Chain
- Explain product flow and information flow throughout the supply chain
- Describe the value the Warehouse/Distribution centre provides
- Examine warehouse functions
- Describe how customer expectations impact the requirement for different warehousing and channel designs
- Strategically determine the optimal location of a distribution centre
- Classify inventory
- Explain inventory management
- Determine when to order inventory
- Calculate the amount of inventory required
- Differentiate between an MRP, reorder point and a DRP logic
- Use DRP logic to complete a DRP grid
- Construct a Bill Of Distribution from an example, in order to complete DRP Grids.
- Describe the automatic technology used in the warehouse
- Describe the use of a WMS in planning warehouse activities
- Describe appropriate techniques for storing and handling inventory within the warehouse
- Describe appropriate techniques for picking and preparing inventory for shipping or production
- Describe the role of KPIs in measuring success in a warehouse
- Describe how KPIs are used in a warehouse
- Compare and contrast the various modes of transportation
- Explain transportation management and how it affects other business functions
- Describe the value of blockchain to supply chains.
Effective as of Spring/Summer 2022
Related Programs
Warehouse Management 1 (OPMT 1175) is offered as a part of the following programs:
- Indicates programs accepting international students.
- Indicates programs with a co-op option.
School of Business + Media
- International Trade and Transportation Logistics
Certificate Part-time
- Operations Management (Industrial Engineering Option)
Certificate Part-time
- Operations Management (Materials Management Option)
Certificate Part-time
Course Offerings
Fall 2024
Below are two offerings of OPMT 1175 for the Fall 2024 term.
CRN 47326
Dates
Mon Sep 09 - Mon Dec 09
- 12 weeks
- CRN 47326
- Domestic fees $602.89
Status
In Progress and Full
This course offering is in progress and full. Please check this page for other currently available offerings or subscribe to receive email updates.
Class meeting times
| Dates | Days | Times | Locations |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 09 - Dec 09 | Mon | 18:30 - 21:50 | Burnaby SE06 Rm. 203 |
Instructor
Mark Bukata
Course outline
Important information
- International fees are typically 3.12 times the domestic tuition. Exact cost will be calculated upon completion of registration.
- No class on Mon Sept 30, Oct 14 and Nov 11
CRN 47062
Dates
Tue Sep 10 - Tue Nov 26
- 12 weeks
- CRN 47062
- Domestic fees $560.85
Status
In Progress and Full
This course offering is in progress and full. Please check this page for other currently available offerings or subscribe to receive email updates.
Class meeting times
| Dates | Days | Times | Locations |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 10 - Nov 26 | Tue | 18:30 - 21:30 | Online |
Instructor
Mark Bukata
Course outline
Important information
- Internet delivery format.
- International fees are typically 3.12 times the domestic tuition. Exact cost will be calculated upon completion of registration.
- This is a synchronous online course and you will be expected to be available and online on the posted days and times shown on your registration schedule. It is important you have a stable and consistent internet connection to access course content. Course content, type and quality of assignments, and general standards for this online course are the same as classroom courses. To be successful in this online course, plan to spend 7-10 hours per week on your studies or more if it is a condensed course starting Week 1. Important course information will be sent to your myBCIT account prior to your course start date.
Winter 2025
Below are three offerings of OPMT 1175 for the Winter 2025 term.
CRN 92768
Dates
Mon Jan 06 - Mon Mar 31
- 12 weeks
- CRN 92768
- Domestic fees $602.89
Status
Seats Available
This course offering has seats available.
Class meeting times
| Dates | Days | Times | Locations |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 06 - Mar 31 | Mon | 17:30 - 20:30 | Burnaby SE06 Rm. 109 |
Instructor
Rob Bains
Course outline
Course outline TBD — see Learning Outcomes in the interim.
Important information
- International fees are typically 3.12 times the domestic tuition. Exact cost will be calculated upon completion of registration.
- No class on Feb 17
CRN 88316
Dates
Mon Jan 06 - Mon Mar 31
- 12 weeks
- CRN 88316
- Domestic fees $602.89
Status
Full
This course offering is full. Please check this page for other currently available offerings or subscribe to receive email updates.
Class meeting times
| Dates | Days | Times | Locations |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 06 - Mar 31 | Mon | 18:00 - 21:00 | Burnaby SE06 Rm. 203 |
Instructor
Mark Bukata
Course outline
Course outline TBD — see Learning Outcomes in the interim.
Important information
- International fees are typically 3.12 times the domestic tuition. Exact cost will be calculated upon completion of registration.
- No class on Monday Feb 17
CRN 89548
Dates
Tue Jan 07 - Tue Mar 25
- 12 weeks
- CRN 89548
- Domestic fees $560.85
Status
Full
This course offering is full. Please check this page for other currently available offerings or subscribe to receive email updates.
Class meeting times
| Dates | Days | Times | Locations |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 07 - Mar 25 | Tue | 18:00 - 21:00 | Online |
Instructor
Mark Bukata
Course outline
Course outline TBD — see Learning Outcomes in the interim.
Important information
- Internet delivery format.
- Important course information will be sent to you prior to your course start date. Check your myBCIT email account to access this information.
- International fees are typically 3.12 times the domestic tuition. Exact cost will be calculated upon completion of registration.
- This is a synchronous online course and you will be expected to be available and online on the posted days and times shown on your registration schedule. It is important you have a stable and consistent internet connection to access course content. Course content, type and quality of assignments, and general standards for this online course are the same as classroom courses. To be successful in this online course, plan to spend 7-10 hours per week on your studies or more if it is a condensed course starting Week 1. Important course information will be sent to your myBCIT account prior to your course start date
Programs and courses are subject to change without notice.