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Warehouse Automation and Robotics for Distribution Centres

Automation promises faster, more accurate warehousing, but African distribution centres must weigh the investment against labour costs, power reliability and volume before committing. This course helps delegates understand the range of automation and robotics options and how to judge which fit their operation. The focus is on building a sound business case rather than chasing technology for its own sake.

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What you will be able to do

  • Survey warehouse automation and robotics technologies and their uses.
  • Match automation options to warehouse tasks and volume profiles.
  • Assess readiness in terms of layout, power and process maturity.
  • Build a business case comparing automation with manual operation.
  • Plan a phased implementation that manages risk and disruption.
  • Anticipate the workforce and maintenance implications of automation.

Course outline

  1. 01The Automation and Robotics Landscape
  2. 02Matching Technology to Warehouse Tasks
  3. 03Assessing Operational Readiness
  4. 04Building the Business Case
  5. 05Phased Implementation Planning
  6. 06Workforce and Maintenance Implications
  7. 07Avoiding Common Automation Mistakes

Who should attend

For warehouse and distribution managers, supply chain leaders and project teams evaluating investment in warehouse technology.

Dates, venues and fees

DatesVenueDaysFeeCalendarRegister
28 to 29 Sep 2026Lagos2US$1,100Closed
29 to 30 Sep 2026Cairo2US$1,100Register
30 Sep to 1 Oct 2026Mauritius2US$1,100Register
1 to 2 Oct 2026Dubai2US$1,100Register
5 to 6 Oct 2026Online2US$900Register
16 to 17 Nov 2026Johannesburg2R10,000Register
17 to 18 Nov 2026Cape Town2R10,000Register
18 to 19 Nov 2026Durban2R10,000Register
19 to 20 Nov 2026Pretoria2R10,000Register
23 to 24 Nov 2026Windhoek2US$1,100Register
24 to 25 Nov 2026Gaborone2US$1,100Register
25 to 26 Nov 2026Maseru2US$1,100Register
26 to 27 Nov 2026Mbabane2US$1,100Register
30 Nov to 1 Dec 2026Lusaka2US$1,100Register
1 to 2 Dec 2026Harare2US$1,100Register
2 to 3 Dec 2026Lilongwe2US$1,100Register
3 to 4 Dec 2026Blantyre2US$1,100Register
7 to 8 Dec 2026Mozambique2US$1,100Register
8 to 9 Dec 2026Nairobi2US$1,100Register
9 to 10 Dec 2026Dar es Salaam2US$1,100Register
10 to 11 Dec 2026Kigali2US$1,100Register
14 to 15 Dec 2026Kampala2US$1,100Register
17 to 18 Dec 2026Accra2US$1,100Register

Fees are per delegate. South African venues are priced in rand; other locations and online in US dollars. Fees exclude 15% VAT where applicable. Group bookings of three or more delegates from the same organisation qualify for a reduced rate; contact us for a quotation.

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