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/>Operations management is essential for businesses aiming to improve efficiency and drive performance. The Operations Management Course prepares professionals with the skills to execute and manage business strategies effectively. This <strong>24-hour structured training helps individuals develop a deep understanding of operational processes</strong>, quality control, and supply chain management.<br
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/>With <strong>7 revised modules</strong> covering industry benchmarks, this course <strong>enables participants to optimize processes, reduce costs, and enhance productivity</strong>. The operations management certification strengthens career prospects and prepares professionals for leadership roles in business operations.<br
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/><strong>Why Operations Management Training is Important</strong><ul><li>Operations management is key to business survival in a competitive environment.</li><li>The Operations Management Course helps professionals build strategic, analytical, and problem-solving skills.</li><li>Trained professionals can monitor, measure, and improve operational efficiency.</li><li>This course equips individuals with cutting-edge methodologies to achieve operational excellence.</li><li>Operations management training enhances decision-making and process optimization skills.</li></ul><strong>Career Benefits of an Operations Management Certification</strong><ul><li><strong>Boosts Professional Value</strong> &ndash; Certified professionals develop operational strategies that improve business performance.</li><li><strong>Enhances Efficiency</strong> &ndash; Helps businesses streamline processes and improve resource allocation.</li><li><strong>Expand Career Opportunities</strong> &ndash; Operations managers are in demand across various industries.</li><li><strong>Strengthens Leadership Skills</strong> &ndash; Enables professionals to manage cross-functional teams effectively.</li><li><strong>Increases Job Security</strong> &ndash; Operations management certification adds credibility and competitive advantage.</li><li><strong>Encourages Process Innovation</strong> &ndash; Equips professionals to implement continuous improvement strategies.</li></ul><strong>Course Outline</strong><br
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/><strong>Introduction to Operations Management</strong><ul><li>The Scope of Operations Management</li><li>Historical Development of Operations Management</li><li>Role of Process Management in Operations Management</li><li>Career Options in Operations Management</li><li>Summary</li></ul><strong>Operations Management and Decision Making</strong><ul><li>Role of an Operations Manager</li><li>Role of Decision Making in Operations Management</li><li>Types of Operations Management Decisions</li><li>Operations Strategy</li><li>Summary</li></ul><strong>Operations Management Strategies</strong><ul><li>Quality Planning and Control</li><li>Strategic Quality Management</li><li>Operations Improvement</li><li>Summary</li></ul><strong>Quality Management</strong><ul><li>Introduction to Quality Management</li><li>Total Quality Management (TQM)</li><li>Applying TQM Practices in Operations Management</li><li>Summary</li></ul><strong>Supply Chain Management</strong><ul><li>The Role of Supply Chain in Operations Management</li><li>Relationship between Operations, Productivity, and</li><li>Competitiveness</li><li>Summary</li></ul><strong>Managing Lean Production Systems</strong><ul><li>Managing Lean Production Systems</li><li>Inventory Management Techniques</li><li>Summary</li></ul><strong>Managing Overall Equipment Effectiveness (OEE)</strong><ul><li>Overall Equipment Effectiveness (OEE)</li><li>Loss Analysis and OEE</li><li>Summary</li></ul><strong>Why Choose Learners Point?</strong><ul><li><strong>Industry-Expert Trainers</strong> &ndash; Delivered by professionals with extensive experience in operations management.</li><li><strong>Practical Learning Approach</strong> &ndash; Features case studies and real-world scenarios.</li><li><strong>Recognized Certification</strong> &ndash; Earn a globally valued operations management certification.</li><li><strong>Flexible Learning Modes</strong> &ndash; Choose between classroom and online training.</li><li><strong>Career-Focused Training</strong> &ndash; Helps professionals gain a competitive edge in business operations.</li></ul><strong>Student Review</strong><br
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/>Lalu Pradeep<br
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/>&ldquo;<em>I have enrolled here for upskilling and they do such a great job of training. What is amazing about Learners Point is their ambiance for learning and the way the trainer progresses the lessons with the right case studies for better understanding. The staff is very welcoming too. I will certainly come back here for more training.</em>&quot;<br
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/>Alia Reshi<br
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/>&quot;<em>A very well-presented course with loads of practical insights and also with very good training material. The trainer was very experienced and had great knowledge of the subject and was able to teach in a very practical experience-based style. I would recommend this program to ;</em><br
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/>Develop operational expertise, enhance efficiency, and drive business success with this Operations Management Course.<p>Cost: 5000 AED</p><p>Discount: 50% Off for Laimoon Users!</p><p>Duration: 24 Hours</p>					]]>				  </description>				  <pubDate>Sat, 23 Nov 2024 12:59:05 +04</pubDate>				</item> 								<item><title><![CDATA[Certified Logistics & SCM Professional (CLSCMP)  - Learners Point Training Institute , UAE, Dubai,Dubai,Bahrain,Kuwait,Oman,Qatar,Saudi Arabia,United Arab Emirates ]]></title><link>https://courses.laimoon.com/course/part-time-clscmp-learners-point-training-institute/online</link>				  <description>				  <![CDATA[						<strong>OVERVIEW:</strong>&nbsp;<br
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/>Logistics and Supply Chain Management are the backbone of global trade. Our Certified Logistics and Supply Chain Management Professional (CLSCMP) course prepares you with essential skills and knowledge to thrive in this dynamic industry.<br
/><br
/><strong>Why Enroll in a Logistics Course?</strong><ul><li><strong>Industry Relevance:</strong> Logistics and supply chain management courses are globally recognized and highly sought after in industries like e-commerce, manufacturing, and international trade.</li><li><strong>Growing Demand:</strong> With the logistics sector forecasted to grow at a steady pace, skilled professionals are in high demand, ensuring career stability and lucrative opportunities.</li><li><strong>Comprehensive Training:</strong> The course covers transportation, distribution, inventory optimization, and customer-centric strategies to align logistics with business objectives.</li></ul><strong>Key Learning Outcomes</strong><ul><li>Gain expertise in logistics, transportation, and distribution processes.</li><li>Learn how to integrate supply chain processes with product life cycles.</li><li>Develop strategies to align production and inventory policies with customer demand.</li><li>Master methods to resolve operational challenges in logistics systems.</li><li>Optimize supply chain operations by leveraging organizational resources effectively</li></ul><br
/><strong>COURSE OUTLINE:</strong><br
/><br
/><strong>Introduction to Logistics and SCM</strong><ul><li>Understanding logistics and supply chain</li><li>Evolution of supply chain concept</li><li>Defining logistics and supply chain</li><li>Extended supply chain</li><li>Supply chain/ logistics integration</li><li>Linkages in logistics and supply chain</li><li>Decisions in logistics and supply chain</li><li>Prevailing practices in logistics and supply chain</li></ul><strong>Role of Logistics in Supply Chain</strong><ul><li>Goals of logistics</li><li>Functions of logistics</li><li>Business processes impacted by logistics</li><li>Reverse logistics</li><li>Logistics decision hierarchy</li><li>Value chain</li><li>Demand chain</li><li>Value creation through the Supply Chain</li><li>Value-added services in Supply Chain</li><li>The strategic importance of logistics and Supply Chain in improving the profitability of businesses</li></ul><strong>Material management, warehousing, and inventory management</strong><ul><li>Inventory functions</li><li>Inventory as a buffer</li><li>Reasons for carrying inventory</li><li>Inventory related costs</li><li>Inventory and customer service</li><li>Approaches to managing inventory</li><li>Risk pooling in inventory management</li><li>Inventory control techniques</li><li>Bullwhip effect</li><li>Modern inventory control tools</li><li>Materials requirements planning MRP I</li><li>Manufacturing resources planning MRP II</li><li>Distribution requirement planning</li><li>Just in time system</li><li>Vendor managed inventory</li><li>Different types of warehouses</li><li>Functions of warehouses</li><li>Warehouses consolidation and breakbulk</li><li>Strategic functions of warehouses</li><li>Strategic materials and inventory management</li></ul><strong>Purchasing/Procurement</strong><ul><li>Economic order quantity</li><li>Just-in-time procurement</li><li>Vendor managed inventory</li><li>Online procurement</li><li>E-procurement</li><li>Reverses auction</li><li>Strategic sourcing</li><li>Major trends in procurement</li><li>Innovative procurement methods</li><li>Importance of procurement in lean manufacturing</li><li>Procurement risks management</li><li>Difference between purchasing/procurement</li><li>Just-in-time procurement (JIT)</li><li>Vendor managed inventory</li><li>Contribution of procurement in adding value to an organisation</li><li>Strategic sourcing</li><li>Procurement strategies</li><li>The link between corporate, business level and procurement strategies</li><li>How external factors affect business and procurement</li></ul><strong>Transportation and Distribution</strong><ul><li>Distribution channels and logistics</li><li>Flows in the distribution channel</li><li>Channel strategy</li><li>Channel length</li><li>Channel breadth</li><li>Channel members</li><li>Distribution centres</li><li>Distribution centre site selection</li><li>Transportation infrastructure</li><li>Cargo movement by sea, air, and roadways</li><li>Freight management</li><li>Factors influencing freight cost</li><li>Transportation network</li><li>Point-to-point network</li><li>Transshipment points nodal network</li><li>Hub and spoke network</li><li>Milk run</li><li>Containerisation</li><li>Third-party logistics</li></ul><strong>Capacity and Network Planning</strong><ul><li>Importance of capacity and network planning</li><li>Role of network design</li><li>Strategic factors in network design</li><li>Operational and tactical factors in network and capacity planning</li><li>Steps in the network design process</li><li>Facility location and capacity allocation</li></ul><strong>Logistics Documentation and EXIM Procedures</strong><ul><li>International trade drivers</li><li>International sourcing</li><li>Direct vs. Indirect exporting</li><li>The STEEPLE framework</li><li>Managing exchange rate risk</li><li>Importance of documentation in logistics</li><li>Importance of incoterms</li><li>Strategic importance of HS codes</li><li>Invoice, packing list, bill of lading, insurance, certificate of origin</li><li>Transport documents used in air, road and sea transports</li><li>Practical scenarios and issues during logistics processes</li><li>Payment mechanisms included in international transactions</li><li>Letter of credit</li><li>Export options defined</li><li>Strategic importance of incoterms and LCs in EXIM procedures</li><li>Alliances and outsourcing</li><li>Global supply chain and logistics</li><li>Strategic issues in global logistics</li><li>Importance of packaging in logistics</li></ul><strong>Why Choose This Course?</strong><ul><li><strong>Market-Driven Insights:</strong> Understand logistics trends influenced by global e-commerce and international trade.</li><li><strong>Career Growth:</strong> With the logistics industry valued at over USD 4,967 billion, there&rsquo;s a high demand for certified professionals.</li><li><strong>High Earning Potential</strong>: The UAE&#39;s growing logistics sector offers competitive salaries and abundant opportunities for advancement.</li></ul><strong>ACCREDITATION:</strong><br
/><br
/>Our Certified Logistics and Supply Chain Management Professional (CLSCMP) course is accredited by ISO 9001: 2015, the Knowledge and Human Development Authority (KHDA), and the Continuing Process Development (CPD) Certification service.<br
/><br
/><strong>Testimonials<br
/><br
/>Anvar Abuhaneef,&nbsp; Logistics Manager</strong><br
/><br
/>&quot;I have done my CLSCMP from Learners Point. The training has broadened my understanding and knowledge of logistics and supply chain, procurement and purchasing. Our trainer was highly experienced and the sessions were very much participative and engaging. I will truly recommend Leaners Point to study logistics and supply ;<br
/><br
/><strong>Jebby Mathew, Accountant</strong><br
/><br
/>I took CLSCMP Certified Logistics and Supply Chain Professional. All I can say is everything with the course is ;<br
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/><strong>Take the First Step Towards Excellence</strong><br
/><br
/>Join our logistics and supply chain management courses to <strong>build a strong foundation in logistics managemen</strong>t. Start your journey today to become a leader in this thriving industry!<p>Cost: 2000 AED</p><p>Discount: 55% Off for Laimoon Users!</p><p>Duration: 24 Hours</p>					]]>				  </description>				  <pubDate>Tue, 07 Sep 2021 14:23:14 +04</pubDate>				</item> 								<item><title><![CDATA[Supply Chain Management  - Delphi Star Training Centre , Dubai ]]></title><link>https://courses.laimoon.com/course/supply-chain-management-delphi/online</link>				  <description>				  <![CDATA[<p><strong>Supply Chain Management Course Outline</strong></p><ul><li>Global Supply Chain Operations</li><li>Supply Chain Design and Planning</li><li>Supply Chain strategy</li><li>Supply Chain processes</li><li>Lean Supply Management</li><li>Agile Supply Management</li><li>Purchasing and Supplier Selection</li><li>Process Analysis &amp; New Production Management Concepts</li><li>Relationship and Integration</li><li>Current Strategic global and organizational issues</li><li>Business Continuity for Supply Chain</li><li>Supply chain performance measurement</li><li>Implementing supply chain management</li><li>Supply Chain Drivers and Sustainability</li><li>Concept of Quality in Supply Chain</li><li>Continuous improvement</li><li>The Future Challenges</li><li>Group discussion and case study</li><li>Hands-on Exposure to Supply Chain using software</li></ul><p>Cost: 2599 AED</p><p>Duration: Upto 4 Weeks</p>					]]>				  </description>				  <pubDate>Thu, 22 Apr 2021 07:35:32 +04</pubDate>				</item> 								<item><title><![CDATA[APICS Certified in Logistics Transportation and Distribution  - LEORON Professional Development Institute , Dubai ]]></title><link>https://courses.laimoon.com/course/certified-in-logistics-transportation-distribution-cltd-leoron-professional-development-institute/online</link>				  <description>				  <![CDATA[						The Certified in Logistics, Transportation and Distribution (CLTD) certification provides you with the information you need to meet today&#39;s supply chain logistics challenges. Created by APICS with a team of subject matter experts, the CLTD designation covers a comprehensive body of knowledge that sets the global standard for best practices in logistics, transportation and distribution.<br
/>The APICS Certified in Logistics, Transportation and Distribution (CLTD) designation exists since 2016. The CLTD program is the choice for the ambitious professional active in logistics, transport and distribution, and want to improve the logistics function within the enterprise.<br
/>APICS CLTD candidates have to pass one comprehensive exam of 150 questions. When you pass the exam, you may carry the CLTD credentials behind your name. The exam covers the following topics:<ul><li>Logistics and Supply Chain Overview</li><li>Capacity Planning and Demand Management</li><li>Order Management</li><li>Inventory and Warehouse Management</li><li>Transportation</li><li>Global Logistics Considerations</li><li>Logistics Network Design</li><li>Reverse Logistics and Sustainability</li></ul><p>Cost: 5870 USD</p><p>Duration: 5 Days</p>					]]>				  </description>				  <pubDate>Wed, 04 Mar 2020 17:43:04 +04</pubDate>				</item> 								<item><title><![CDATA[Logistics and Supply Chain Management  - Convertas , Dubai,Kuala Lumpur, Istanbul, London, Amsterdam,United Kingdom,Malaysia,Netherlands,Turkey,United Arab Emirates ]]></title><link>https://courses.laimoon.com/course/five-days-logistics-and-supply-chain-management-convertas/online</link>				  <description>				  <![CDATA[						<strong><em>Day One:</em><br>Modern supply chain and logistics trends</strong><br>&nbsp;Supply chain overview<br>&nbsp;Role of logistics<br>&nbsp;Sustainability in supply chains and logistics<br>&nbsp;Supply chain configuration<br>&nbsp;3PL concepts<br>&nbsp;4PL concepts<br><strong>Materials forecasting and inventory planning</strong><br>&nbsp;Qualitative forecasting theories<br>&nbsp;Forecasting panels<br>&nbsp;Thought leaders<br>&nbsp;Delphi technique<br>&nbsp;<br><strong><em>Day Two:</em><br>Quantitative forecasting techniques</strong><br>&nbsp;Seasonal demand forecasting<br>&nbsp;Moving average<br>&nbsp;Weighted moving average<br>&nbsp;Exponential smoothing<br>&nbsp;Forecasting error<br>&nbsp;Identifying bias<br><strong>Determining economic order quantities</strong><br>&nbsp;Determining reorder points<br>&nbsp;Replenishment strategies<br>&nbsp;Make-to-stock<br>&nbsp;Make-to-order<br>&nbsp;Assemble-to-order<br>&nbsp;<br><strong><em>Day Three: </em><br>Procurement and go-to-market strategies</strong><br>&nbsp;Role of procurement<br>&nbsp;Procurement process flows<br>&nbsp;Sourcing strategies<br>&nbsp;Vendor management<br>&nbsp;Partnerships and alliances<br><strong>Role of transportation and shipping in logistics</strong><br>&nbsp;Definition of fleet management<br>&nbsp;Objectives and costs of fleet management<br>&nbsp;Transportation modes<br>&nbsp;Optimized routing and cubing<br>&nbsp;Incoterms for international commerce<br>&nbsp;<br><strong><em>Day 4: </em><br>Role of warehousing in logistics</strong><br>&nbsp;Warehousing network design<br>&nbsp;Configuration of warehousing space<br>&nbsp;Value adding activities<br>&nbsp;Stockpiling, spot stocking and assortments<br>&nbsp;Cross docking, break bulking and consolidation<br>&nbsp;Mixing, postponement and assembly-to-order<br>&nbsp;Warehousing equipment and tools<br>&nbsp;Reverse logistics<br>&nbsp;<br><strong><em>Day 5: </em><br>Supply Chain Operations Reference (SCOR) framework for performance management</strong><br>&nbsp;SCOR framework overview<br>&nbsp;Identifying level 1, 2 and 3 SCOR metrics<br>&nbsp;Customizing level 4 SCOR metrics<br>&nbsp;Setting performance targets<br>&nbsp;Continuous performance improvement<br>&nbsp;<br>&nbsp;<p>Cost: 3995 USD</p><p>Duration: 5 Days</p>					]]>				  </description>				  <pubDate>Mon, 02 Jul 2018 12:43:39 +04</pubDate>				</item> 								<item><title><![CDATA[Logistic Management  - Convertas , Dubai,United Arab Emirates,Malaysia,Turkey,United Kingdom ]]></title><link>https://courses.laimoon.com/course/four-days-logistic-management-convertas/online</link>				  <description>				  <![CDATA[						<strong><em>Day 1</em></strong><br
/><strong>Logistics trends and practices</strong><br
/>&middot;&nbsp;Logistics overview<br
/>&middot;&nbsp;Logistics, supply chain and the organization<br
/>&middot;&nbsp;Strategic, tactical and operational elements of logistics<br
/>&middot;&nbsp;Sustainable logistics<br
/>&middot;&nbsp;Concepts in logistics<br
/>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; &gt; 3PL<br
/>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; &gt; 4PL<br
/><strong>Transport management</strong><br
/>&middot;&nbsp;Objectives of transport management<br
/>&middot;&nbsp;Transportation modes and types<br
/>&middot;&nbsp;Efficient and effective transportation<br
/>&middot;&nbsp;Matching the strategic service level<br
/>&middot;&nbsp;Routing<br
/>&middot;&nbsp;Cubing<br
/>&middot;&nbsp;Considerations for international transportation<br
/>&nbsp;<br
/><em><strong>Day 2</strong></em><br
/><strong>Warehousing operations</strong><br
/>&middot;&nbsp;Warehousing network design<br
/>&middot;&nbsp;Configuration of warehousing space<br
/>&middot;&nbsp;Value adding activities<br
/>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Stockpiling, spot stocking and assortments<br
/>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Cross docking, break bulking and consolidation<br
/>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Mixing, postponement and assembly-to-order<br
/>&middot;&nbsp;Warehouse activity profiling<br
/>&middot;&nbsp;Warehousing cost calculation<br
/>&middot;&nbsp;Sustainable warehousing practices<br
/>&nbsp;<br
/><strong><em>Day 3</em><br
/>Inventory management</strong><br
/>&middot;&nbsp;Materials management scope<br
/>&middot;&nbsp;Objectives of materials management<br
/>&middot;&nbsp;Inventory types and classification<br
/>&middot;&nbsp;Materials management challenges<br
/>&middot;&nbsp;Material replenishment strategies<br
/>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; &gt; Make-to-stock<br
/>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; &gt; Make-to-order<br
/>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; &gt; Assemble-to-order<br
/>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; &gt; Design-to-order<br
/>&nbsp;<br
/><strong><em>Day 4</em><br
/>Logistics and performance management</strong><br
/>&middot;&nbsp;The SCOR framework<br
/>&middot;&nbsp;Identifying high level SCOR metrics<br
/>&middot;&nbsp;Customizing low level SCOR metrics<br
/>&middot;&nbsp;Managing targets<br
/>&middot;&nbsp;Initiative for performance improvement<p>Cost: 3495 USD</p><p>Duration: 4 Days</p>					]]>				  </description>				  <pubDate>Mon, 29 Jan 2018 11:04:43 +04</pubDate>				</item> 								<item><title><![CDATA[Logistics Management for Health Commodities  - Convertas , Dubai,United Arab Emirates,Malaysia,Turkey,United Kingdom ]]></title><link>https://courses.laimoon.com/course/ten-days-logistics-management-for-health-commodities-convertas/online</link>				  <description>				  <![CDATA[						<strong>Day 1: Introduction to Logistics</strong><br
/>&middot;&nbsp;Definition of logistics<br
/>&middot;&nbsp;Why logistics is important for all health programs<br
/>&middot;&nbsp;Purpose of a logistics system<br
/>&middot;&nbsp;Different components of a logistics system and how they fit together<br
/>&middot;&nbsp;Definitions of key logistics terms<br
/>&nbsp;<br
/><strong>Day 2: Logistics Management Information Systems</strong><br
/>&middot;&nbsp;Purpose of a logistics management information system<br
/>&middot;&nbsp;Essential data needed for logistics management<br
/>&middot;&nbsp;Purpose of the three types of logistics records and the data they must contain<br
/>&middot;&nbsp;Purpose of reporting<br
/>&middot;&nbsp;Types of logistics reports and the data they must contain<br
/>&middot;&nbsp;Purpose of logistics feedback reports.<br
/>&nbsp;<br
/><strong>Day 3: Assessing Stock Status</strong><br
/>&middot;&nbsp;Purpose for assessing stock status<br
/>&middot;&nbsp;Data needed to assess stock status<br
/>&middot;&nbsp;General formula for assessing stock status<br
/>&middot;&nbsp;Instructions for analyzing consumption data for trends<br
/>&middot;&nbsp;Process for determining the months of stock available at any level<br
/>&nbsp;<br
/><strong>Day 4: Maximum-Minimum Inventory Control Systems</strong><br
/>&middot;&nbsp;Purpose of an inventory control system<br
/>&middot;&nbsp;Key terms in inventory control<br
/>&middot;&nbsp;Details of max-min inventory control systems and the rules for storekeepers<br
/>&middot;&nbsp;How to determine order/issue quantities<br
/>&middot;&nbsp;How to set max and min stock levels<br
/>&middot;&nbsp;The advantages of using a max-min inventory control system<br
/>&middot;&nbsp;How to select the type of max-min inventory control system to implement<br
/>&nbsp;<br
/><strong>Day 5: Product Selection</strong><br
/>&middot;&nbsp;Definitions of key terms in product selection<br
/>&middot;&nbsp;Overview of the product selection process<br
/>&middot;&nbsp;Supply chain considerations and other criteria for product selection<br
/>&middot;&nbsp;How product selection impacts the rest of the supply chain<br
/>&middot;&nbsp;Importance of standardization of laboratory equipment and supplies<br
/>&nbsp;<br
/><strong>Day 6: Quantification of Health Commodities</strong><br
/>&middot;&nbsp;Definitions of quantification<br
/>&middot;&nbsp;Importance of quantification in supply chain management of health commodities<br
/>&middot;&nbsp;Key steps in quantification preparation, forecasting, and supply planning<br
/>&middot;&nbsp;How the results of a quantification can be used<br
/>&middot;&nbsp;Process for reviewing and updating quantifications.<br
/>&nbsp;<br
/><strong>Day 7: Health Commodity Procurement</strong><br
/>&middot;&nbsp;The procurement process for public health sector systems<br
/>&middot;&nbsp;Stakeholder involvement in national health product procurement<br
/>&middot;&nbsp;Common procurement challenges<br
/>&middot;&nbsp;Procurement manager&#39;s role in supporting effective and efficient health commodity procurement<br
/><br
/><strong>Day 8: Storage and Distribution</strong><br
/>&middot;&nbsp;Guidelines for proper storage of medicines and other health commodities<br
/>&middot;&nbsp;Definition for visual inspection and instructions on how and when to conduct a visual inspection<br
/>&middot;&nbsp;How to identify and resolve common product quality problems found during a visual inspection<br
/>&middot;&nbsp;How to calculate warehouse space requirements<br
/>&middot;&nbsp;Purpose of a physical inventory count and how and when to conduct a physical inventory count<br
/>&middot;&nbsp;Main logistics activities involved in health care waste management<br
/>&middot;&nbsp;What to consider when designing a transportation network<br
/>&middot;&nbsp;Main activities involved in a transportation management system.<br
/>&nbsp;<br
/><strong>Day 9: Monitoring and Evaluation of Supply Chains</strong><br
/>&middot;&nbsp;Definitions of basic monitoring and evaluation (M&amp;E) terms and concepts<br
/>&middot;&nbsp;Program cycle for supply chain systems improvement<br
/>&middot;&nbsp;Role of M&amp;E in strengthening supply chains and the overall goal of product availability<br
/>&middot;&nbsp;Steps in developing an M&amp;E work plan<br
/>&middot;&nbsp;Key components of an M&amp;E work plan<br
/>&middot;&nbsp;How to write recommendations for system improvement<br
/>&middot;&nbsp;Connection between objectives, interventions, and indicators<br
/>&middot;&nbsp;How to select and use indicators to measure system performance<br
/>&middot;&nbsp;Data collection methodologies, including routine monitoring and periodic evaluation<br
/>&middot;&nbsp;Steps in planning and conducting a supply chain assessment<br
/>&middot;&nbsp;Various tools that can be used for M&amp;E for supply chain management<br
/>&middot;&nbsp;Importance of providing feedback and reporting results to stakeholders.<br
/>&nbsp;<br
/><strong>Day 10: Logistics System Design</strong><br
/>&middot;&nbsp;Overall context and process for designing a logistics system for managing health products<br
/>&middot;&nbsp;Basic considerations and guidelines for designing a logistics system<br
/>&middot;&nbsp;Technical aspects related to system design and implications of design choices.<br
/>&nbsp;<p>Cost: 7485 USD</p><p>Duration: 10 Days</p>					]]>				  </description>				  <pubDate>Mon, 29 Jan 2018 10:44:03 +04</pubDate>				</item> 								<item><title><![CDATA[Inventory Planning & Stock Control  - Convertas , Dubai,United Arab Emirates,Malaysia,Turkey,United Kingdom ]]></title><link>https://courses.laimoon.com/course/four-days-inventory-planning-stock-control-convertas/online</link>				  <description>				  <![CDATA[						<strong><em>Day 1</em><br
/>Introduction to inventory management&nbsp;</strong><br
/>&middot;&nbsp;Objectives of inventory planning and stock control<br
/>&middot;&nbsp;Reasons to hold inventory<br
/>&middot;&nbsp;Inventory information system considerations<br
/>&middot;&nbsp;Inventory push vs. pull systems<br
/>&middot;&nbsp;Identifying inventory costs<br
/>&middot;&nbsp;Customer service in inventory management<br
/><strong>Description and classification of inventory</strong><br
/>&middot;&nbsp;Types of inventory<br
/>&middot;&nbsp;The inventory ABC classification ranking model<br
/>&middot;&nbsp;Uses of the ABC ranking<br
/>&middot;&nbsp;Materials specifications and cataloguing<br
/>&nbsp;<br
/><strong><em>Day 2</em></strong><br
/><strong>Forecasting demand and lead time</strong><br
/>&middot;&nbsp;The inventory order cycle<br
/>&middot;&nbsp;Dependent versus independent demand<br
/>&middot;&nbsp;Factors affecting demand<br
/>&middot;&nbsp;Factors impacting demand forecast accuracy<br
/>&middot;&nbsp;Demand patterns<br
/>&middot;&nbsp;Time series forecasting methods:<br
/>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; &gt; Seasonal demand<br
/>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; &gt; Moving average<br
/>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; &gt; Exponential smoothing<br
/>&middot;&nbsp;Measuring the accuracy of the forecast<br
/>&middot;&nbsp;Setting lead time&nbsp;and methods to control it<br
/>&nbsp;<br
/><em><strong>Day 3</strong></em><br
/><strong>Inventory systems</strong><br
/>&middot;&nbsp;Elements of inventory holding and ordering costs<br
/>&middot;&nbsp;The Economic Order Quantity (EOQ) model<br
/>&middot;&nbsp;Dealing with quantity discounts<br
/>&middot;&nbsp;Objectives of safety stocks<br
/>&middot;&nbsp;Setting safety stocks<br
/>&middot;&nbsp;Determining the Reorder Point (ROP)<br
/>Counting and controlling inventory<br
/>&middot;&nbsp;Importance of accurate inventory records<br
/>&middot;&nbsp;Warehousing functions<br
/>&middot;&nbsp;Causes of inaccurate inventory records<br
/>&middot;&nbsp;Requirements for accurate inventory records<br
/>&middot;&nbsp;Reporting record accuracy<br
/>&middot;&nbsp;Periodic and cycle counting<br
/>&nbsp;<br
/><strong><em>Day 4</em></strong><br
/>&middot;&nbsp;Reducing inventory investment<br
/>&middot;&nbsp;The importance of JIT or pull theory in inventory&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; management to reduce total cost<br
/>&middot;&nbsp;Identification of surplus<br
/>&middot;&nbsp;Disposal options of excess inventory<br
/>&middot;&nbsp;JIT methods<br
/>&middot;&nbsp;JIT requirements<br
/>&middot;&nbsp;JIT risks<br
/>&middot;&nbsp;Measuring inventory management performance<br
/>&middot;&nbsp;Importance of tracking the effectiveness of the inventory planning and control functions<br
/>&middot;&nbsp;Reasons behind poor inventory management performance<br
/>&middot;&nbsp;Setting inventory KPIs and targets<br
/>&middot;&nbsp;Examples of KPIs used in the inventory planning and control functions<br
/>&middot;&nbsp;Qualities of the inventory specialist<p>Cost: 3495 USD</p><p>Duration: 4 Days</p>					]]>				  </description>				  <pubDate>Mon, 29 Jan 2018 10:16:50 +04</pubDate>				</item> 								<item><title><![CDATA[Developing Purchasing Policies & SLAs  - Convertas , Dubai,United Arab Emirates,Malaysia,Turkey,United Kingdom ]]></title><link>https://courses.laimoon.com/course/five-days-developing-purchasing-policies-slas-convertas/online</link>				  <description>				  <![CDATA[						<strong><em>Day 1</em><br
/>The strategic role of purchasing</strong><br
/>&middot;&nbsp;Purchasing terms and definitions<br
/>&middot;&nbsp;Evolution of purchasing into a strategic function<br
/>&middot;&nbsp;Purchasing relationships within the organization<br
/>&middot;&nbsp;Purchasing process<br
/>&middot;&nbsp;Ethical principles governing the purchasing function<br
/>&nbsp;<br
/><strong><em>Day 2</em><br
/>Using an appropriate writing style</strong><br
/>&middot;&nbsp;Writing in an impersonal style<br
/>&middot;&nbsp;Organizing paragraphs and sentences<br
/>&middot;&nbsp;Writing applications<br
/>&middot;&nbsp;Simple language<br
/>&middot;&nbsp;Specific language<br
/>&middot;&nbsp;Positive language<br
/>&middot;&nbsp;Using active verbs<br
/>&middot;&nbsp;Applying easy and effective grammatical rules<br
/>&middot;&nbsp;Gunning fog index for writing complexity<br
/>&nbsp;<br
/><strong><em>Day 3</em><br
/>Writing purchasing policies</strong><br
/>&middot;&nbsp;Purchasing policies: what are they and why do we need them?<br
/>&middot;&nbsp;Guidelines for writing purchasing policies<br
/>&middot;&nbsp;Purchasing policy scope<br
/>&middot;&nbsp;Policy contents and exclusions<br
/>&middot;&nbsp;Developing purchasing policies - practical application<br
/>&nbsp;<br
/><strong><em>Day 4</em><br
/>Designing purchasing processes and procedures</strong><br
/>&middot;&nbsp;Defining processes and procedures<br
/>&middot;&nbsp;Considerations in developing processes and procedures<br
/>&middot;&nbsp;Process development<br
/>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; &gt; Artistic processes<br
/>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; &gt; Scientific processes<br
/>&middot;&nbsp;Process hierarchy<br
/>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; &gt; Abstract processes<br
/>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; &gt; Strategic processes<br
/>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; &gt; Operational processes<br
/>&middot;&nbsp;Measuring and improving process performance<br
/>&middot;&nbsp;Rules governing the use of flowchart symbols<br
/>&middot;&nbsp;Mapping your processes using swim lane flowcharts<br
/>&middot;&nbsp;Writing detailed procedures to support process maps<br
/>&nbsp;<br
/><strong><em>Day 5</em><br
/>Developing service level agreements</strong><br
/>&middot;&nbsp;The role of SLAs<br
/>&middot;&nbsp;Understanding departmental inter-dependencies<br
/>&middot;&nbsp;Principles for developing SLAs that add real value<br
/>&middot;&nbsp;Typical SLA table of contents<br
/>&middot;&nbsp;Writing SLA practical applications<br
/>&middot;&nbsp;Service level management<br
/>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; &gt; Internal SLAs<br
/>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; &gt; External SLAs<br
/>&middot;&nbsp;Measuring the purchasing function performance against SLAs<p>Cost: 3995 USD</p><p>Duration: 5 Days</p>					]]>				  </description>				  <pubDate>Sun, 28 Jan 2018 18:06:12 +04</pubDate>				</item> 					</channel></rss>