This logistics management and operations course training course will empower you with an in-depth comprehension and knowledge on Logistics and Operations management. This course will be an enabler to navigate through complex challenges which you encounter in your day-to-day operations and will help to upscale your current capabilities, and further help to equip you better by teaching how to use analytical and logical strategies for smooth functioning of logistics operations.
COURSE OBJECTIVES
- Knowledge and understanding of logistics principles
- It will provide an overview of the key activities performed by the logistics function including distribution, transportation, global logistics and inventory control
- Know that logistics is more than an operational function that passively executes a plan, but as a planned and strategic function that creates value and competitive advantage
- Identify current challenges faced by supply chain professionals and provide a basis for navigating through these challenges
- Relate to the concepts and best practices of Logistics and Operations Management
- Understand requirements for Transportation and International Logistics
COURSE OUTLINE
Introduction to SCM and Logistics
- Understanding supply chain and logistics principles
- Supply chain concept and evolution
- Supply Chain and Logistics Definition
- Integration of Supply chain/ logistics
- Supply Chain and logistics – Linkage
- Supply Chain and Logistics – Decisions
- Best practices and lessons learned in Supply Chain and Logistics
- Transportation and Distribution
- Distribution – channels and logistics
- Distribution centres and site selection
- Understanding Transportation infrastructure
- Cargo movement – sea, air, and roadways
- Freight operations and management
- Cost Factors influencing freight
- Third-party logistics
Role of Logistics in Supply Chain
- Functions and goals of logistics
- Logistics and its impact on business processes
- Reverse logistics
- Value and Demand chain
- Value creation and services through the supply chain
- Logistics and Supply Chain – Strategic importance in improving the profitability of businesses
Operations Management
- Operational Strategy & Design
- Operational Planning and Control
- Lean Management
- Continuous process and quality management process
- Operational Assessment
Transport Management
- Transport Management Objectives
- Modes and Types of Transportation
- Cost simulation associated with transport management
- Effective and Efficient transportation
- Transportation – Routes
Warehousing Operations
- Warehouse Network designing and configuration
- Value-added services
- Sustainable Warehouse Best Practices
- Profiling Warehouse Activities.
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