Master of Management Studies (M.M.S) Warehouse Management Syllabus - Mumbai University 2026

Course objectives

• 1 To familiarize students with fundamental concepts, practices, and operations of warehouse management.
• 2 To equip students with practical skills in warehouse layout design, space utilization, and inventory management.
• 3 To develop analytical capabilities for optimizing warehouse processes, including receiving, storage, picking, and dispatch.
• 4 To enable application of technology solutions, such as WMS and automated warehousing systems.
• 5 To cultivate understanding of contemporary warehouse management challenges, including safety, security, and efficiency improvements.

Course outcomes

• CO1: Remember the fundamental concepts of warehouse management and retain the basic
• CO2: Understand role of warehouse management in supply chain operations
• CO3: Apply safety, security, and sustainability practices in warehouse management
• CO4: Analyse warehouse layout and design principles to optimize efficiency and cost- effectiveness
• CO5: Evaluate inventory management strategies and warehouse performance metrics
• CO6: Create an effective warehouse design plan, incorporating modern technologies and best practices for inventory and storage management

Unit 1 CO1 · 3 hours

Introduction to Warehouse Management: Role of Warehouses in business Types of warehouses (public, private, bonded, fulfilment centres, etc.) Functions of a warehouse Key challenges in warehouse management Warehousing Strategies, Operations, Lean & Agile Warehousing Strategies

Unit 2 CO1 · 3 hours

Receiving, Storing, and Dispatching Performance Metrics in Warehousing

Unit 3 CO2 · 3 hours

Warehouse Operations & Processes: Receiving, put-away, and storage operations Picking, packing, and shipping processes Cross-docking and trans-shipment Reverse logistics and returns management

Unit 4 CO2 · 3 hours

Warehouse Layout and Design: Factors Affecting Warehouse Layout Principles of Warehouse Design Warehouse Location Selection Space Utilization & Storage System Material handling equipment (conveyors, forklifts, AS/RS, etc.)

Unit 5 CO2, CO3 · 3 hours

Warehousing Inventory Management Inventory control techniques (FIFO, LIFO, JIT, EOQ, etc.) Demand forecasting and stock replenishment Role of barcoding & RFID in inventory tracking Cycle counting vs. annual inventory audits

Unit 6 CO1, CO4 · 3 hours

Technology & Automation in Warehousing Warehouse Management Systems (WMS) Use of Barcoding, RFID, and IoT in Warehousing Role of Robotics and AI in Warehouse Automation ERP Integration for Warehouse Operations

Unit 7 CO5 · 3 hours

Warehouse Safety, Security, and Sustainability Warehouse Safety Standards & OSHA Guidelines Security Measures: Theft Prevention & Risk Management

Unit 8 CO2 · 3 hours

Green Warehousing & Sustainability Practices Reverse Logistics and Waste Management

Unit 9 CO1, CO2 · 3 hours

Emerging Trends Global Best Practices in Warehousing Omnichannel Warehousing and E-commerce Trends

Unit 10 CO1, CO6 · 3 hours

Resilience in Warehouse Management (Post-COVID Adaptations)

Textbooks

• 1 Logistics and supply chain management by Christopher, M. (2016). (5th ed.). Pearson
• 2 Operations and supply chain management by Jacobs, F. R., & Chase, R. B. (2022). (16th ed.). McGraw-Hill.
• 3 Designing and managing the supply chain: Concepts, strategies, and case studies by Simchi-Levi, D., Kaminsky, P., & Simchi-Levi, McGraw-Hill

Reference Books

• 1 The warehouse: How robots, AI, and blockchain are redefining a world of work and supply chains by Schenker, J. Prestige Professional Publishing