Training on Automation & Robotics in Logistics & Warehousing
Learn how automation and robotics transform logistics and warehousing for efficiency, safety, and scalability.
Next intake
20 Jul 2026 · Dakar
Duration
5 days
Live instruction
Delivery
Physical + Virtual
Cohort based
Level
Intermediate
Working professionals
Certification
NITA reimbursable
For Kenyan cohorts
Language
English
All materials
About this programme
This course explores the application of automation and robotics technologies in logistics and warehousing to improve efficiency, accuracy, safety, and scalability. Participants gain a structured understanding of automated material handling systems, warehouse robotics, intelligent transportation systems, and digital integration across logistics operations. The course focuses on strategic adoption, operational impact, risk management, and workforce transformation to support modern, resilient logistics and distribution networks.
Duration
5 Days
Who Should Attend:
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Logistics and warehouse managers
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Supply chain and operations professionals
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Distribution and fulfillment center supervisors
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Engineering, systems, and automation teams
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Procurement, finance, and risk professionals supporting logistics
What you'll walk away with
By the end of the course, participants will be able to:
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Understand automation and robotics technologies used in logistics
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Identify suitable logistics and warehousing processes for automation
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Assess costs, benefits, and risks of automation investments
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Support implementation and integration of automated systems
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Strengthen operational performance, safety, and resilience
What we cover, module by module
Module 1: Automation & Robotics in Logistics – Overview
- Evolution of logistics automation
- Drivers: efficiency, labor, accuracy, and scalability
- Automation maturity models
- Case Study: Manual warehouse operations limiting growth
- Practical: Mapping logistics processes suitable for automation
Module 2: Warehouse Automation Technologies
- Automated storage and retrieval systems (AS/RS)
- Conveyor systems, sortation, and picking technologies
- Warehouse management systems (WMS) integration
- Case Study: Automation improving order fulfillment accuracy
- Practical: Evaluating warehouse automation options
Module 3: Robotics & Autonomous Systems
- Autonomous mobile robots (AMRs) and AGVs
- Robotic picking, packing, and palletizing
- Human–robot collaboration models
- Case Study: Robotics adoption in high-volume warehouses
- Practical: Designing a robotics-enabled warehouse workflow
Module 4: Automation in Transportation & Distribution
- Route optimization and automated dispatch
- Telematics and intelligent transportation systems
- Last-mile automation and emerging technologies
- Case Study: Automated logistics planning reducing delivery times
- Practical: Assessing automation opportunities in distribution networks
Module 5: Implementation Strategy, Risk & Workforce Impact
- Business case development and ROI analysis
- Cybersecurity, safety, and operational risks
- Workforce transformation and change management
- Case Study: Automation implementation challenges
- Practical: Developing an automation and robotics implementation roadmap
Where the change lands
Personal Impact:
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Improved understanding of logistics automation and robotics
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Enhanced ability to evaluate automation solutions
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Stronger strategic and operational decision-making skills
Organizational Impact:
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Increased logistics efficiency and accuracy
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Reduced operational costs and safety risks
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Improved scalability and resilience of logistics operations
Dates and locations
Upcoming intakes
Every intake is limited to a small cohort. Booking closes when a date fills or three weeks before the start, whichever comes first.
| City | Starts | Ends | Delivery | Book |
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DakarNext | 20 Jul 2026 | 24 Jul 2026 | In-Person | Book |
Johannesburg | 20 Jul 2026 | 24 Jul 2026 | In-Person | Book |
Dar es Salaam | 20 Jul 2026 | 24 Jul 2026 | In-Person | Book |
Nakuru | 20 Jul 2026 | 24 Jul 2026 | In-Person | Book |
Pretoria | 27 Jul 2026 | 31 Jul 2026 | In-Person | Book |
Kisumu | 27 Jul 2026 | 31 Jul 2026 | In-Person | Book |
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