Logistics Management System

Course details

The advanced logistics management course fully covers the role and impact of logistics upon the organization both from a delivery of service, security, safety, transportation models, inventory models (EOQ and EPQ) and cost efficiency and optimization perspective. The materials are further developed to enable delegates to appreciate and manage international ship-ping systems and documentation and to develop effective relationships with external contractors and customs to ensure that their organization operates safely, securely and at optimum cost. Examples of global best practice are delivered throughout the course to enable delegates to fully embed the learning in order that they can apply within their roles upon returning to their work following the course.

Course Outline

Overview of Logistics Function & Position within the Supply Chain:

Overview of advanced Logistics function – including the position of Logistics and it’s interring action with both internal departments and external contractors

Process mapping the Logistics chain for optimized results

The impact of advanced logistics management both upon: the organization’s financial resources, plus internal and external customer service impacts

Integrating logistics forecasting with peak demands and resource planning to optimize the cost efficiency of the logistics function

Inventory EOQ and EPQ models

Location analysis and Global best practice

Advanced Logistics Management Techniques:

Understanding and developing best practice consignment management - including process efficiency, loading and unloading, health and safety of staff, management of hazardous goods, and environmental impacts of goods transit

Effective cost control via utilization of logistics assets – including staff, optimized work flows, journey planning and material handling equipment

Forecasting techniques, in certain, uncertain and risky situations, errors handling, and its impact on the safety stock

Maintenance of effective inventory and financial records and reporting

International supply chains – including process flows for “port to destination” for land, sea and air transportation

Data management

Location analysis techniques

Logistics documentation – including internal, external contractors and customs

Requirements and best practice