Logistics and Supply Chains – Fundamentals,Design,Operations

Tactics, Tools, and Techniques for Moving Your End-to-End Global Supply Chain into the 21st Century

Created by: Operational Excellence Training
Industrial Management Courses

What Will I Learn?

• You’ll have a thorough understanding of the role played by the logistics and supply chain function, particularly in terms of its key activities and ultimate aim
• You’ll learn how to develop, plan, and implement logistics and supply chain strategies that address capacity, external integration, and global operations
• You’ll understand the factors involved in facilities location decisions, including costing and scoring models
• You’ll be able to use tactical methodologies like MRP and JIT for capacity planning and supply chain control
• You’ll discover the best ways to improve purchasing, procurement, and transportation functions by learning how to choose suppliers and cost modes of transport
• You’ll understand the significance of the roles played by warehouse activities, equipment, and layout and operations
• You’ll know how to manage, calculate, and control inventory costs, economical order quantities, lead times, periodic review systems
• You’ll discover how to effectively measure and analyse your supply chain performance and operations in order to improve logistics and increase market resiliency
• You’ll understand best practices for managing returns and achieving social, economic, and environmental responsibility
• You’ll learn all the essential lean tools and techniques you need to improve your business process, achieve customer delight, and realise operational excellence

Requirements

• Basic knowledge of logistics and supply chain operations and terminology.

Target audience

• This course is designed for beginners and intermediate students/professionals in logistics, supply chain and operations management who want to improve and broaden their scope of knowledge on the subject.
• This course is designed for more seasoned professionals looking for a quick refresher and test their knowledge and application of logistics and supply chain management.