How does a company move from having separate purchasing, warehousing and transport teams working in isolation to one coordinated logistics system that actually functions as a whole? That practical question is exactly what this Training Course from the Arab British Fellowship Training Academy sets out to answer, building on internationally recognised logistics standards to define the steps needed for real implementation.

Organisations today face real pressure around product quality, both in quantity and consistency, alongside the need for economic efficiency and a solid return on their operations - and every department, including senior management, is working toward these same goals. This is precisely where integrated logistics systems earn their importance: they create the balance and coordination needed across departments. As the Logistics Performance Index highlights, training in logistics and supply chain management now ranks among the most critical skills for professionals across the global economy.

Who Should Attend:

• Logistics managers and material managers, plus executive coordinators.
• Warehouse managers, supervisors and distribution managers.
• Directors and owners of large commercial and industrial companies, and general managers across public and private sectors.

Course Objectives - by the end, participants will be able to:

• Outline the overall management process behind logistics services and the modern concept of effective logistics systems.
• Describe the steps needed to operate logistics systems as one integrated whole, and how this benefits an organisation's returns.
• Explain the modern supply chain concept within a logistics management framework, including its objectives and growing importance.
• Design and run an effective supply chain management system, balancing purchasing, storage, transport and distribution.

Module 1: Understanding Logistics and Where It Fits

• The concept, definition and basics of logistics, along with its main types.
• The importance and objectives of the logistics function inside enterprises and institutions.

Module 2: Materials, Inventory and Keeping Control

• Regulatory procedures for inventory, inventory reports, and managing materials effectively.
• Material planning, control and effective oversight of stock levels.

Module 3: Supply Chain Management and Risk

• An overview of supply chain management and its role within a business's logistics function.
• Methods of risk assessment, the precautions needed to avoid them, and how risks connect to company policies.

Module 4: Desktop Logistics and Ongoing Development

• Defining desktop logistics and how logistics services management ties into a company's wider development.
• Timing considerations for taking the right precautions at the right stage.