Objectives
- To know all about logistics; meaning, concepts, new trends.
- To identify the logistics role in the supply chain management.
- To recognize how to implement Logistics Management System in your organization.
- To develop the participants' ability to evaluate a firm s strategy, to formulate managerial policies to guide operations and to expand management focus to a global logistical perspective.
- To learn the role of the 3 PL in your business and how to gain the utmost benefits.
Outlines
Module 1: Supply Chain and Logistics Management
- Definitions of logistics management
- Role and Scope of Logistics
- Logistics activities
- Effect of Logistics in Global economy
- Logistics strategies
- Relationship between logistics, production and marketing
- Key trends in Logistics Management
Module 2: Material Management
- The 7 fundamental concepts of Logistics
- Product Life Cycle and Logistics decisions
- ABC Classification and Logistics decisions
Module 3: Transportation Management
- Transportation Fundamentals
- Transportation Modes
- Mode Selection
- Shipping terms – Incoterms 2010
- Cross-Docking
Module 4: Warehousing and Distribution Management
- Importance of Warehousing
- Types of Storage
- Warehousing Operations
- Distribution channels
- Role of Distribution centers
- Freight consolidation
- One-To-Many Distribution
- Many-To-Many Distribution
- Vehicle Routing Problem (VRP)
- Travelling Salesman Problem (TSP)
Module 5: Out Sourcing
- Out Sourcing decision matrix
- Benefits of Out Sourcing.
- Risk of Out Sourcing.
- 3RD Party Logistics means and tools?
- Services Offered by Third-Party Providers.
Module 6: Information Management
- Logistics Information Management System
- Problems facing the implementation of information system
- The 4Rs and Key Competitive advantages of Logistics
Who Should Attend
- Managing Directors & decision makers.
- General Managers
- Logistics Operations & Support.
- Supply Chain Management.
- Procurement, Acquisition & Sourcing.
- Contracting.
- Transportation & Fleet Management.
- Material, Inventory & Resource Support.
- Product Lifecycle Management.
- Logistics Planning & Policy.