Course Summary
Warehouse operations are under increasing pressure to improve speed, accuracy, productivity and cost efficiency. As supply chains become more complex, organisations need to understand how automation can support better warehouse performance without creating unnecessary operational disruption.
Strategies for Modern Warehouse Automation is a corporate training course designed to help professionals understand warehouse automation principles, technologies and implementation considerations.
Participants will explore different types of warehouse automation systems, key technologies, strategic planning methods, integration requirements, safety considerations and compliance issues. The course also examines how automation can improve efficiency, accuracy, productivity and long term operational competitiveness.
The course combines theory with practical application through case studies, workshops and discussion. Participants will learn how to assess current warehouse operations, identify automation opportunities, plan integration with existing systems and manage the change required for successful implementation.
By the end of the course, participants will have a clearer understanding of how to approach warehouse automation strategically, implement cost effective solutions and support continuous improvement in automated warehouse environments.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is this course about?
This course is about warehouse automation strategies, technologies, implementation planning and operational improvement.
Participants will learn how automation can support modern warehouse operations, improve efficiency and accuracy, reduce manual bottlenecks and strengthen supply chain performance. The course also covers planning, integration, safety, compliance, training, change management and continuous improvement.
What are the learning outcomes?
By the end of this course, participants will be able to:
- Understand warehouse automation principles and their role in modern logistics
- Identify different types of warehouse automation systems and technologies
- Assess warehouse operations and identify automation opportunities
- Develop integration plans for automation within existing warehouse systems
- Evaluate cost effective automation solutions for operational improvement
- Apply case study insights and best practices to optimise warehouse processes
- Improve efficiency, accuracy and productivity through automation planning
- Implement safety measures and compliance practices in automated warehouses
- Support training, change management and continuous improvement after implementation
What are the course modules?
The course covers 10 practical modules:
- Introduction to Warehouse Automation
- Types of Warehouse Automation Systems
- Key Technologies in Warehouse Automation
- Benefits and Challenges of Warehouse Automation
- Case Studies and Best Practices
- Planning for Warehouse Automation
- Integrating Automation with Existing Systems
- Training and Change Management
- Safety and Compliance in Automated Warehouses
- Continuous Improvement and Maintenance
Each module connects warehouse automation concepts with practical implementation, including technology selection, process improvement, integration planning, safety, compliance and long term operational performance.
Who should attend this course?
This course is suitable for:
- Warehouse Managers
- Operations Managers
- Supply Chain Managers
- Logistics Managers
- Distribution and Fulfilment Managers
- Inventory and Planning Professionals
- Procurement and Supply Chain Professionals
- Process Improvement Teams
- Automation and Systems Implementation Teams
- Facilities and Warehouse Engineering Teams
- Business Leaders responsible for warehouse productivity and operational performance
Who is the lead trainer?
Michael Lecomte
Supply Chain Leader and Corporate Trainer
The lead trainer is Michael Lecomte. Michael is a supply chain leader and corporate trainer with 17 years of experience across procurement, supply chain and warehouse management. His professional experience spans Europe, the Middle East and Asia, with exposure across industries including third party logistics, footwear and beauty.
Michael combines practical industry experience with strong training and facilitation capability. For more than a decade, he has delivered lectures and training sessions for universities and corporate teams, helping professionals strengthen their understanding of procurement, supply chain and warehouse management. His international background gives him a global perspective on supply chain complexity, cross cultural operations and practical implementation across different markets.
How long is this course?
This is a two day corporate training course.
What are the date and venue details?
- The public training for this course has concluded for the current year.
- This course is available for in house training and can be customised for corporate marketing, brand, digital and communications teams.
How much is the course fee?
- For public training, the course fee is RM3,500 per participant. The fee includes applicable taxes and one night stay at the event hotel. A group fee of RM3,150 per participant is available for registrations of three participants and above.
- For in house training, fees are quoted based on the programme scope, number of participants, delivery format and customisation requirements.
Is this course HRD Corp claimable?
- For public training, this course is 100% HRD Corp claimable for eligible employers, subject to HRD Corp approval and the applicable claim process.
- For in house training, HRD Corp claimability depends on employer eligibility, course approval and submission requirements.
How do I learn more or register?
- To learn more, download the course brochure from the right panel.
- For public course registration, complete the registration form in the brochure and email it to registration@skill-lyft.com.
- For in house training enquiries, contact Skill-Lyft and our team will advise on programme scope, customisation, dates and the next steps.
- Last updated: July 2026
