Logistics Planning to Compete in Global Markets
1Summary
A company can produce a strong product and still lose market share to a competitor simply because that competitor moves goods faster, cheaper or more reliably. Logistics Planning to Compete in Global Markets, delivered by Arab British Fellowship Training Academy, starts from that competitive reality rather than from a textbook definition, and asks a direct question: what does a logistics operation need to plan for once it is competing against players anywhere in the world?
The programme shows how logistics activities are increasingly carried out through integrated information systems, applying economies of scale and the latest advances brought by the technological revolution, and how this has reshaped the international division of labour and the globalisation of production and trade – segmenting a single product’s manufacture across several countries before it reaches the end consumer. Participants leave understanding why virtually every organisation, public or private, now needs a logistics arm built to withstand that level of competition.
2Objectives and target group
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.
3Course Content
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.