Facilities Cost Management

This course covers the importance of internally owned warehouses and externally owned warehouses. Difference from 1PL service providers to 5PL.

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About Course

The Facilities Cost course content covers the importance of internally managed warehouses, hiring external service providers, and the importance of externally owned warehouses. You will also learn critical success factors, outsourcing considerations, and distinctions between logistics service providers covering 1PL to 5PL service providers. Gain skills for efficient supply chain operations with this course.

What You Will Learn in Facilities Costs Course

  • Internal-owned warehouse
  • External managed service providers
  • Critical success factors to have own managed warehouse
  • Points to be considered while contracting service
  • Differentiating 1PL to 5PL

Why Learn with Benjamin Bloch:

Benjamin is the Supply Chain Manager at ITRON in Karlsruhe. He is currently leading the global functions for order scheduling, production planning, and inventory management. He is in charge of 8 manufacturing plants and oversees 30 buyers and 20 production planners.

Benjamin has 20+ years of experience in Supply Chain, Purchasing, logistics, and Operations Management. He led several multi-customer warehouses acting as 3PL, managed outsourcing projects, implemented S&OP, and standardized the planning and buying process in more than 20 factories to get to a stage where automation could support the overall functions.

He started his career at Schenker Deutschland AG, where he owned several roles until he reached the Logistics Manager position. After that, he led the Supply Chain for ITRON at first for one site and expanded to area responsibility for EMEA/APAC until he got the Global responsibility.

Who Is This Facilities Costs Course For?

This course is designed for logistics professionals and supply chain managers. Explore internal-owned and externally managed warehouses, understand critical success factors, outsourcing considerations, and distinctions between 1PL to 5PL service providers. Enhance your supply chain efficiency and decision-making skills. Ideal for those in logistics and supply chain roles, participants will benefit from practical scenarios and case studies, empowering them to make informed decisions aligned with industry best practices.

Suitable for the following roles

  • Entry-Level: Logistics Coordinator, Warehouse Associate, Transportation Coordinator, Shipping Coordinator, Warehouse Assistant
  • Mid-Level: Logistics Analyst, Transportation Analyst, Distribution Center Supervisor
  • Senior-Level: Logistics Manager, Transportation Manager, Warehouse Manager, Distribution Center Manager
  • Executive-Level: Director of Logistics, Vice President of Logistics
  • Specialized Titles: 3PL Manager, Reverse Logistics Specialist, Fleet Manager

Requirements

  • Access to Internet
  • Computer / Laptop / Mobile Device

What Is Included in Facilities Costs Course?

  • Immediate unlimited access to course materials
  • 30-day money-back guarantee
  • Exercises and quizzes to help you put theory into practice
  • English Closed Captions
  • Full transcripts in PDF for each lesson
  • Suitable for mobile or desktop
  • SCMDOJO Certification when you pass the course quiz (accessible from Learning Center post-sign-in)

Understanding Facilities and Administrative Costs

Facilities and administrative costs (F&A costs) encompass the indirect expenses associated with a business’s overall operation, distinct from those directly related to production.

These costs include rent or mortgage payments, utilities like electricity, water, and gas, property taxes, insurance, and maintenance and repair expenses. Additionally, F&A costs encompass office supplies, salaries and benefits for administrative staff, legal and accounting fees, travel and entertainment expenses, depreciation of office equipment, IT costs, and more. Understanding and controlling these costs is crucial for businesses to maintain profitability and allocate resources effectively.

 

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Frequently Asked Questions

FAQ 1: What are the key components of facility costs in a warehouse or distribution center?

Answer: Facilities Costs include rent or lease payments, utilities (electricity, gas, water), property taxes, insurance, and maintenance costs.

FAQ 2: How can companies reduce facility costs?

Answer: Companies can reduce facility costs by optimizing warehouse space utilization, improving energy efficiency, and negotiating favorable lease terms.

FAQ 3: What are the challenges of accurately estimating and controlling Facilities Costs?

Answer: Accurately estimating and controlling facility costs can be challenging, as can fluctuating utility costs, unexpected maintenance expenses, and changes in real estate market conditions.

FAQ 4: How can technology help in managing facility costs?

Answer: Technology helps manage Facility Costsonitoring energy consumption, optimizing equipment usage, and providing insights into cost trends.

FAQ 5: What is the importance of considering Facilities Costs in overall supply chain cost management?

Answer: Considering facility costs is crucial for overall supply chain cost management as they represent a significant portion of the total cost of operations

 

Who is this Course for?

What you'll learn

  • Internal-owned warehouse
  • External managed service providers
  • Critical success factors to have own managed warehouse
  • Points to be considered while contracting service
  • Differentiating 1PL to 5PL

Course Content

What's Included

  • Immediate unlimited access to course materials
  • 30-day money-back guarantee
  • Exercises and quizzes to help you put theory into practice
  • English Closed Captions
  • Full transcripts in PDF for each lesson
  • Suitable for mobile or desktop
  • SCMDOJO Certification when you pass the course quiz (accessible from Learning Center post-sign-in)

Requirements

  • Access to Internet
  • Computer / Laptop / Mobile Device

Earn a sharable certificate

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I found the course to be very useful to understand the basics of different types of warehouse management options. This lays the foundation for more advanced courses very effectively.

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Dec 9, 2025

lots of helpful info

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