Building Efficient Supply Chains: A Logistics and Supply Management Training Course (Online / Remote)
1Summary
Ever wondered how a package ordered today reaches your door in a day or two? The answer sits in one word: logistics. Behind every fast delivery is a network of transportation, storage and inventory decisions working together — and behind every successful company is a logistics system built to balance all of its departments and keep goods moving efficiently from raw material to end customer.
Logistics touches almost everything a company does internally and externally: procurement, warehousing, packaging, transport and customer service. A well-run logistics department ties all of this together, delivering the right product to the right place at the right time — which is exactly what drives a company's profit goals. This training course, prepared by the Arab British Fellowship Training Academy, walks you through this backbone of trade, from the fundamentals of logistics to the skills today's mid- and senior-level supply chain professionals need to direct increasingly complex supply chains.
2Objectives and target group
Who Should Attend?
- Procurement, supply chain and tender managers.
- Warehouse and stores managers.
- Production, packing and packaging managers.
- Distribution supervisors and managers.
- Directors and owners of large commercial and industrial companies.
- General managers in public and private companies.
- Anyone interested in working in logistics management.
How Participants Will Benefit
By the end of the course, participants will be able to:
- Master the fundamentals of logistics services.
- Weigh the advantages and drawbacks of different transport modes, and use transport networks to move goods efficiently from origin to destination.
- Design storage facilities that match a product's specific requirements, and recognize the different types of inventory.
- Understand why storage facilities and warehouses matter for helping customers find the products they need.
- Design a logistics network, and estimate the effects of consolidating one.
- Understand the consequences of logistics decisions on customer satisfaction.
3Course Content
Module 1: What Is Logistics, and Why It Matters
- The concept and definition of logistics.
- Types of logistics.
- The importance and objectives of the logistics function.
- Reasons for the emergence of the logistics function within enterprises.
Module 2: Procurement, Warehousing and Supply Chain Management
- Procurement and warehouse management.
- Supply chain management.
- Regulatory procedures for inventory and inventory reports.
- An overview of materials and inventory management.
Module 3: Materials Planning and Control
- The importance of materials management.
- Material planning and control.
- Effective control of materials.
Module 4: Transport and Storage Network Design
- Transport management, and the advantages and disadvantages of different transport modes.
- Designing and building storage facilities.
- Options for developing logistics networks.
- Reducing service costs while delivering top-level customer service.
Module 5: Risk Management in Logistics
- Risk and its importance within a company's business system.
- Methods of risk assessment and necessary precautions.
- The relationship between risk and the institution's policies and procedures.
- Certifying risk assessments and dealing with corruption-related risks.
- Choosing the right time to take precautions.
A condensed mini-master's programme on logistics and supply chain fundamentals can also be arranged — contact the Arab British Fellowship Training Academy for details.
Course Dates and Venues:
This course is held in a number of countries worldwide, including:
- Egypt, Jordan, Malaysia, Turkey, England, France, Italy, Germany, Sweden, Austria, and Denmark, in addition to Australia and the United States.
- The time and location can be arranged to suit your schedule and business needs.
Delivery Methods:
- Group training at the Academy's centers.
- One-to-one (individual) training.
- Field and practical training following an advanced curriculum.
- Theoretical training in the Academy's dedicated halls.
What Does the Participant Receive?
Upon completing the course, each participant receives a certificate accredited by the Arab British Fellowship Training Academy confirming attendance of this programme.
Please Note:
- This course can be delivered at a time and place that suits you.
- The course is offered to a high standard suited to senior professionals; for more details, contact the Arab British Fellowship Training Academy team.