course | Logistics and Transportation Management
Logistics and Transportation Management course designed for professionals in GCC. Learn, apply, and get certified in logistics transportation.
PSCO-612 | Logistics and Transportation Management
Course Sector : Procurement & Supply Chain Operations
| Duration | Date from | Date to | Course Venue | Course fees | Book a course |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5 Days | 08/11/2026 | 12/11/2026 | Jeddah | $4,250 | Book now |
| 5 Days | 14/03/2027 | 18/03/2027 | Riyadh | $4,250 | Book now |
| 5 Days | 14/06/2027 | 18/06/2027 | Dubai | $4,250 | Book now |
| 5 Days | 23/08/2027 | 27/08/2027 | Texas | $5,950 | Book now |
Course Introduction
Effective logistics and transportation management keep a company’s supply chain running smoothly. With successful transportation execution, inventory can be kept lean and can be moved in and out of a warehouse quickly and efficiently. This improves warehouse efficiency, reduces overall lead time, and saves money on storage. Supply chain disruptions can be costly while hurting customer satisfaction and loyalty. Creating effective inventory flow through transportation avoids damage caused by the disruption.
This training course is designed to provide participants with the latest logistics models and practices. The course’s main focus is on the optimization of transport, warehouse, and inventory management activities. In addition, it covers the Supply Chain Operations Reference (SCOR) framework for managing logistics key performance indicators.
Course objective
- Gain a comprehensive understanding of the modern supply chain and logistics trends as a basis for sustainable performance
- Formulate go-to-market strategies for different product categories based on the associated supply risk and financial impact of each
- Apply qualitative and quantitative material forecasting techniques for a streamlined logistical operation
- Understand the role of transportation in logistics and identify opportunities for operational improvement
- Learn the role of warehousing, focusing on operational throughput and performance optimization
- Apply the Supply Chain Operations Reference (SCOR) framework to manage strategic, operational, and tactical facets of logistics
Course audience
- Procurement Manager / Supervisor
- Procurement officer/assistant
- Purchase officer
- Vendor manager
- Supplier relationship officer
- Purchase coordinator
- International Buyer
- Category purchasing manager
- Supply chain officer- Procurements
- Logistics Professionals
- Distribution Managers
- Working in this field
- Those who want to start a career in this field
Course Outline | Day 01
Logistics trends and practices
- Logistics overview
- Logistics, supply chain, and the organization
- Strategic, tactical, and operational elements of logistics
- Sustainable logistics
- Concepts in logistics
- 3rd Party Logistics (3PL)
- 4th Party Logistics (4PL)
Course Outline | Day 02
Transport management
- Objectives of transport management
- Costs associated with transport management
- Transportation modes and types
- Efficient and effective transportation
- Matching the strategic service level
- Drawing transportation routes
- Managing the cubing of cargo
- Considerations for international transportation
- Working with Incoterms 2010
Course Outline | Day 03
Warehousing operations
- Warehousing network design
- Configuration of warehousing space
- Value-adding activities
- Stockpiling, spot stocking, and assortments
- Cross-docking, break bulking, and consolidation
- Mixing, postponement, and assembly-to-order
- Warehouse activity profiling
- Warehousing cost calculation
- Sustainable warehousing practices
Course Outline | Day 04
Inventory management
- Materials management scope
- Objectives of materials management
- Inventory types and classification
- Materials management challenges
- Material replenishment strategies
- Make-to-stock
- Make-to-order
- Assemble-to-order
- Design-to-order
- Design for the supply chain
- Design for the environment
Course Outline | Day 05
Logistics and performance management
- The SCOR framework
- Identifying high level SCOR metrics
- Customizing low level SCOR metrics
- Managing targets
- Initiative for performance improvement
BOOST’s Professional Attendance Certificate “BPAC”
BPAC is always given to the delegates after completing the training course,and depends on their attendance of the program at a rate of no less than 80%,besides their active participation and engagement during the program sessions.
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