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Why Attend

Logistics management is an essential function governing the flow of goods through a supply
chain. The course’s main focus is on the optimization of transport, warehouse and inventory
management activities. In addition, it covers the SCOR Framework for managing logistics
KPI.

Event Date: 23/05/2024 – 25/05/2024

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Overview
Course Outline

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
 Employ qualitative and quantitative material forecasting techniques for a streamlined logistical operation
 Develop go-to-market strategies for different product categories based on associated supply risk and financial impact of each
 Describe role of transportation in logistics and identify opportunities for operational improvement
 Describe role of warehousing in logistics and identify opportunities for operational improvement
 Apply 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. The 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
 Customer value
 Warehouse design
 Warehouse operation
 Inventory management functions

Course Outline

 Logistics trends and practices
o Logistics overview
o Logistics, supply chain and the organization
o Strategic, tactical and operational elements of logistics
o Sustainable logistics
o Concepts in logistics: 3PL and 4PL

 Transport management
o Objectives of transport management
o Transportation modes and types
o Efficient and effective transportation
o Matching the strategic service level
o Routing
o Cubing
o Considerations for international transportation

 Warehousing operations
o Warehousing network design
o Configuration of warehousing space
o Value adding activities
 Stockpiling, spot stocking and assortments
 Cross docking, break bulking and consolidation

 Mixing, postponement and assembly-to-order
o Warehouse activity profiling
o Warehousing cost calculation
o Sustainable warehousing practices

 Inventory management
o Materials management scope
o Objectives of materials management
o Inventory types and classification
o Materials management challenges
o Material replenishment strategies
 Make-to-stock
 Make-to-order
 Assemble-to-order
 Design-to-order

 Logistics and performance management
o The SCOR framework
o Identifying high level SCOR metrics
o Customizing low level SCOR metrics
o Managing targets
o Initiative for performance improvement