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
$572.13 - $615.07 See individual course offerings below for actual costs.
International fees are typically 3.25 times the domestic tuition. Exact cost will be calculated upon completion of registration.
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 eligible for students to apply for Post-graduation Work Permit (PGWP).
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
Spring/Summer 2026
Below are two offerings of OPMT 1175 for the Spring/Summer 2026 term.
CRN 66862
Dates
Apr 07 - Jun 23 Loading
- CRN 66862
- $572.13 Domestic fees
Class meeting times
| Dates | Days | Times | Locations |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 07 - Jun 23 | Tue | 18:00 - 21:00 | Online |
Duration
12 weeks
Instructor
Mark Bukata
Course outline
Important information
- 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.
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CRN 69438
Dates
Apr 13 - Jun 29 Loading
- CRN 69438
- $615.07 Domestic fees
Class meeting times
| Dates | Days | Times | Locations |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 13 - Jun 29 | Mon | 18:30 - 21:45 | Burnaby SE06 Rm. 112 |
Duration
11 weeks
Instructor
Mark Bukata
Course outline
Course outline TBD — see Learning Outcomes in the interim.
Important information
- No class on Monday, May 18
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