This Course is provided for the following Target Audience:

• Logistics managers, executive coordinators and material managers.
• Warehouse managers and warehouse staff supervisors.
• Supervisors and distribution managers.
• Directors and owners of large commercial and industrial companies operating in competitive markets.
• General managers in public and private companies.

By the end of the course, participants will be able to:

• Plan and negotiate purchasing with suppliers in a way that lowers costs and strengthens competitive position.
• Plan, monitor and protect inventory so operations stay continuous under competitive pressure.
• Maintain a steady flow of materials while holding a defined, controlled stock level.
• Identify the administrative, organisational and material problems that weaken competitiveness in purchasing and storage.

Module 1: Logistics as a Competitive Weapon in Global Markets

• Why the logistics function emerged in enterprises, and its importance and objectives under global competition.
• The importance of the logistics function inside enterprises and institutions.

Module 2: Foundations – Concept, Definition and Types of Logistics

• The concept, definition and basics of logistics.
• The different types of logistics activity organisations run.

Module 3: Planning and Controlling Inventory for Competitive Advantage

• Regulatory procedures for inventory and inventory reports.
• Materials and inventory management, its importance, and effective material control.

Module 4: Supply Chain as a Lever for Growth

• Supply chain management and its role in staying competitive.
• How managing logistics services relates to the wider development of company work.

Module 5: Risk Planning to Sustain Competitiveness

• Risk and its importance in the business system, and methods of risk assessment.
• Precautions to take, and how risk relates to institutional policies and procedures.
• Certifying risk assessments, handling corruption-related risks, and choosing the right time to act.