Logistics & Supply Chain Management

This training is ideal for:

• Senior supply chain managers and executives seeking advanced strategies.
• Junior supply chain professionals looking to gain practical expertise.
• Marketing, customer service, and manufacturing managers who interact with supply chain functions.
• Professionals aiming to enhance value creation and cost efficiency in logistics.

Day 1: Fundamentals of Logistics & Supply Chain Management

• Key concepts and evolution of logistics and supply chain.
• Understanding supply chain dynamics and global logistics trends.
• Supply Chain Operations Reference Models (SCOR) and Theory of Constraints (TOC).

Day 2: Transportation & Logistics Operations

• The role of transportation in supply chain efficiency.
• Evaluating different transportation modes and intermodal systems.
• International trade terms, liabilities, and key documentation.
• Managing hazardous materials in transportation.

Day 3: Performance, Risk & Warehouse Management

• Establishing and tracking key performance indicators (KPIs).
• Warehouse operations, equipment selection, and flow optimization.
• Identifying and mitigating supply chain risks (inventory, financial, security).

Day 4: Procurement & Supplier Management

• Procurement vs. purchasing: key differences and roles.
• Developing an effective procurement strategy.
• Supplier management and collaboration across functional teams.

Day 5: Inventory Optimization & Cost Reduction

• Data-driven inventory management techniques.
• Financial impact of inventory decisions.
• Selective inventory control methods to reduce excess stock.
• Enhancing supply chain efficiency through better inventory planning.