Logistics and Supply Chain Management are interconnected disciplines that focus on the efficient and effective movement and coordination of goods, services, and information across the entire supply chain, from raw material acquisition to final product delivery to the end consumer. Both play critical roles in ensuring that products reach the right place at the right time, in the right quantity and condition, all while minimizing costs.

This training program will enhance the skills and knowledge of professionals involved in the end-to-end processes of procuring, producing, and delivering goods and services. The training program will cover various aspects of logistics and supply chain, including planning, sourcing, manufacturing, transportation, distribution, and customer service.

By the end of this training, the participants will be able to:

1. Understand the various functions of logistics and supply chain management
2. Reduce costs and increase the value of customers by developing and managing the supply chain network effectively
3. Investigate fundamental procedures that guarantee organizations achieve and keep their competitive advantage
4. Manage relationships in the supply chain and learn about product design in the supply chain
5. Create a sustainable supply chain and match supply with demand
6. Understand relationship networks and the logistics of procurement, distribution, and fulfillment

Target Audience

• Senior Supply Chain Managers and Executives
• Marketing/ customer service and manufacturing managers
• Procurement Managers
• Purchasing Supervisors
• Contracts Personnel
• Tender Officials and Committees

Training Period

• Classroom: 5 Days
• Online: 7 Days

Modules

Module 1: Understanding Logistics and the Supply Chain

• Definitions of logistics and Supply Chain Management
• History and the development
• Understanding the Supply Chain dynamics
• International and Global Logistics
• Supply Chain Phases
• The Theory of Constraints (TOC)

Module 2: Transportation Economics

• The Role of Transportation in Logistics
• Management Key Decisions
• Types of mode or intermodal system
• International Commercial Terms in transportation and the liabilities
• Documentation in transportation
• Hazardous materials transportation

Module 3: Performance, Risk and Warehouse Management

• Key performance indicators (KPI)
• Warehouse Management
• Role in the Supply Chain
• Flows
• Equipment selection
• Supply Chain risks
• Operational
• Inventory
• Exchange rates
• Financial
• Disruption
• Security

Module 4: Procurement in Supply Chain

• The difference between Procurement and Purchasing
• What is the role of Procurement and Purchasing?
• Support Operational Requirements
• Manage the Procurement Process and the Supply Base
• Develop Strong Relationships with Other Functional Group.

Module 5: Inventory Management

• Statistics in inventory management
• Financial in inventory management
• Selective inventory control management
• Understanding Inventory status
• Reducing excess and obsolete inventory
• Improving the organization’s logistics and supply chain

Delivery Method

This program is taught through a mix of practical activities, theory, group work and case studies. Training manuals and additional reference materials are provided to the participants.

Certification

Upon successful completion of the training, participants will be awarded a certificate of course completion

Course Booking

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