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.
Course Objectives of The A - Z of Logistics Management
Recognize modern supply chain and logistics trends as a basis for sustainable performance
Employ qualitative and quantitative material forecasting techniques for a streamlined logistical operation
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
Apply Supply Chain Operations Reference (SCOR) framework
Day 1
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)
Day 2
Transport management
Objectives of transport management
Costs associated with transport management
Transportation modes and types
Efficient and effective transportation
Matching the strategic service level
Drawing transportation routes
Managing cubing of cargo
Considerations for international transportation
Day 3
Warehousing operations
Warehousing network design
Configuration of warehousing space
Value-adding activities
Warehouse activity profiling
Warehousing cost calculation
Sustainable warehousing practices
Day 4
Inventory management
Materials management scope
Objectives of materials management
Inventory types and classification
Materials management challenges
Material replenishment strategies
Day 5
Logistics and performance management
The SCOR framework
Identifying high-level SCOR metrics
Customizing low-level SCOR metrics
Managing targets
Initiative for performance improvement
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