Logistics and Transportation Management

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. 

• 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