Managing a warehouse requires more than just keeping operations steady. It demands rigorous discipline, actionable data, and decisive leadership. For professionals involved in supply chain management Australia, volatile volumes, rising labor costs, and increasing service expectations add constant pressure to daily operations.
To help leaders navigate these complexities, the Australian Supply Chain Institute is hosting a transformative ASCI event: "Mechanics of a High-Performing Warehouse." Taking place on June 17–18, 2026, in Melbourne, Australia, this two-day intensive session provides the exact tools you need to build a resilient operation that performs consistently, even during peak periods.
Tackle Your Toughest Operational Challenges
Running an efficient facility means eliminating operational noise and fixing the root causes of recurring issues. This comprehensive warehouse training program directly addresses the real-world problems that supply chain leaders face every single day.
Participants will discover proven strategies for optimizing warehouse performance and maintaining service reliability. You will learn how to:
- Eliminate inbound bottlenecks to consistently meet receipting service-level agreements.
- Improve dispatch reliability and ensure you hit crucial outbound timeslots.
- Sustain 5S standards through disciplined team behavior and effective leadership.
- Implement vital process changes without disrupting daily operations.
- Avoid the most common design and layout mistakes that severely limit storage efficiency.
By addressing these core areas, you can make better trade-offs between cost, service, and safety while converting forecast volumes into highly accurate staffing requirements.
Learn from a Proven Industry Expert
The success of any high-performing warehouse relies on practical execution rather than academic theory. That is why this program is led by Steven Thacker, a renowned warehousing expert and Executive Director at the Logistics Bureau.
Steven brings extensive hands-on operational and consulting experience across the manufacturing, retail, and third-party logistics sectors. Having completed over 700 consulting projects, his track record includes helping organizations identify massive distribution cost savings, reduce operational costs by over 40%, and significantly increase net profitability. His no-nonsense teaching approach ensures you leave with strategies you can immediately apply to your facility.
Key Modules and Tangible Benefits
This training cuts through the noise to focus on what actually moves the needle in warehouse operations. Key learning modules include:
- Benchmarking best practice warehouse performance.
- Cost performance measurement and accurate labor planning.
- Root cause analysis for recurring operational bottlenecks.
- Meaningful data tracking versus distracting data noise.
- Lean warehouse operations simulation.
You will walk away with the ability to identify early warning signals before performance drops, manage performance through people rather than assumptions, and make confident investment decisions based on solid operational data.
Secure Your Spot Today
Attending this ASCI event is a strategic investment in your facility's future and your own professional development. The training conforms to recognized professional standards, and all participants will earn 12 CPD Points upon completion. Furthermore, ASCI members receive an exclusive 15% discount on the registration fee.
Do not leave your operational success to chance or rely on outdated methods. Take control of your performance metrics and learn how the top 1% engineer stronger facilities. Register today for the "Mechanics of a High-Performing Warehouse" to secure your place in Melbourne this June and transform the way your supply chain operates.