Endorsed Logistics Management

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Logistics management is an essential function governing the flow of goods through a supply chain. This course, delivered in association with the UK-based Chartered Institute of Logistics and Transport (CILT), brings you up to date with the latest logistics models and practices. The course’s main focus is on the optimization of transport, warehouse and inventory management activities. In addition, it covers the Supply Chain Operations Reference (SCOR) framework for managing logistics key performance indicators.

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Course Methodology In this training course, we will use exercises as well as regional and international case studies. Participants will frequently work in pairs with one another and in larger teams. Course Objectives By the end of the course, participants will be able to:

Recognize modern supply chain and logistics trends as a basis for sustainable performance
Describe the role of transportation in logistics and identify opportunities for operational improvement
Identify the role of warehousing, focusing on operational throughput and performance optimization
Employ effective techniques for optimizing inventory
Apply the Supply Chain Operations Reference (SCOR) framework to manage strategic, operational and tactical facets of logistics

Target Audience Logistics professionals at all levels of the organization. In addition, this course is ideal for those seeking to complement their supply chain and logistics experience with the latest theoretical knowledge in the field in preparation for assuming a higher position at their organization. Target Competencies

Supply chain management
Enhancing customer value
Warehouse design
Warehouse operation
Inventory management
Transportation management

Logistics trends and practices

Logistics overview
Logistics, supply chain and the organization
Strategic, tactical and operational elements of logistics
Sustainable logistics
Concepts in logistics
- 3rd Party Logistics (3PL)
- 4th Party Logistics (4PL)

Transport management

Objectives of transport management
Costs associated with transport management
Transportation modes and types
Efficient and effective transportation
Drawing transportation routes
Managing cubing of cargo
Working with Incoterms 2020

Warehousing operations

Warehousing network design
Configuration of warehousing space
Value adding activities
Warehouse activity profiling
Warehousing cost calculation
Sustainable warehousing practices

Inventory management

Materials management scope
Objectives of materials management
Inventory types and classification
Materials management challenges
Material replenishment strategies

Logistics and performance management

The SCOR framework
Identifying high level SCOR metrics
Customizing low level SCOR metrics
Managing targets
Initiative for performance improvement

Endorsed Logistics Management

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