Introduction

This course on Logistics and Supply Chain Management emphasizes the critical aspect of organizational sustainability, a subject gaining significant traction over the past decade and now a focal point at executive levels worldwide. The essence of this course is to explore how supply chains manage environmental concerns, waste, risk identification, and enhancement processes.

Course Objectives

• Acquire fresh perspectives on optimizing logistics and supply chain for a strategic edge.
• Deepen knowledge on the role of logistics and supply chain in enhancing financial outcomes and reducing costs.
• Understand various methods and models that can be adapted across diverse markets.
• Explore contemporary views on supply chain strategies, organization, and operational execution.

Target Audience

• Upper-level Supply Chain Managers and Executives seeking to lead and innovate in supply chain management along with peers who wish to explore advanced practices and methodologies.
• Emerging Supply Chain Executives aiming to quickly assimilate cutting-edge concepts, frameworks, and practical applications.
• Marketing, customer service, and production leaders who aim for deeper integration of supply chain insights to boost business performance.
• Professionals eager to drive actionable changes in the supply chain to elevate value and cut costs.

Course Outlines

DAY 1: Foundations of Logistics and Supply Chain

• Defining Logistics and Supply Chain Management.
• Evolution and Historical Context.
• Dynamics of Supply Chains.
• Overview of Global and International Logistics.
• Examining Supply Chain Operations Reference Models (SCOR).
• Insights into the Theory of Constraints (TOC).

DAY 2: The Economics of Transportation

• The Impact of Transportation within Logistics.
• Decision-Making in Transportation Management.
• Examination of Transportation Modes and Intermodal Systems.
• Understanding International Commercial Terms and Associated Liabilities.
• Transportation Documentation Essentials.
• Managing Hazardous Materials in Transit.

DAY 3: Enhancing Performance through Risk and Warehouse Management

• Identifying Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) for Supply Chains.
• Warehouse Management:

• Strategic Role in Supply Chains.
• Streamlining Flows and Processes.
• Selecting Appropriate Equipment.

• Addressing Supply Chain Risks:

• Operational, Inventory, and Financial Risks.
• Exchange Rate Variabilities.
• Planning for Disruptions and Enhancing Security.

DAY 4: Procurement Strategies within the Supply Chain

• Distinctions between Procurement and Purchasing.
• Roles and Importance of Procurement and Purchasing.
• Supporting Operational Demands.
• Managing the Procurement Cycle and Supplier Relationships.
• Fostering Collaboration across Departments.
• Defining Team Roles and Responsibilities.

DAY 5: Advanced Inventory Management

• Utilizing Statistics in Inventory Management.
• Financial Aspects of Inventory.
• Implementing Selective Inventory Control Systems.
• Comprehensive Analysis of Inventory Status.
• Strategies for Reducing Surplus and Obsolete Stock.
• Enhancing Overall Supply Chain and Logistics within the Organization.