Logistics For Non-logistical Staff
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INTRODUCTION
logistics is a set of methods and means related to the organization of a business: handling, transportation, packaging, and supply. This course will look at how logistics are organized, the people involved and its methods and tools. Logistics are an essential part of supply chain management focusing on the planning and controlling of the storage and transportation of goods and services. With a world embracing e-commerce, it is now more important than ever to improve logistics and their implementation. 79% of companies that have high-performing supply chains experience faster revenue growth. The logistics management in a company can improve if a well-planned training and development program is implemented. A logistics course will help employees learn the necessary skills and gain critical information so they can operate the logistics properly.
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COURSE OBJECTIVES
By the end of the course, you‘ll be able to:
- Logistics creates an environment that promotes business results.
- Logistics makes the customers’ experience better.
- Logistics contributes to increasing the value of a firm.
- Logistics assists individuals in getting the goods to the right location at the right time.
- Logistics contributes to cost reduction and efficiency improvement.
- Logistics reduces operational expenses.
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COURSE AUDIENCE
This course is made forDay OneDay One
- Logisticians
- beginners
- sales
- marketing
- trade marketing departments
- category managers
- commodity specialists
- purchasing managers
- financial managers and heads of these departments.
- specialists of related departments –
- Specialists who want to expand their professional skills to effectively address current issues at the junction with the company’s logistics activities and increase the profitability of business processes.
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COURSE OUTLINE
Day One
The basic principles of logistics
- The role of logistics in the business. Logistical requirements.
- Principles of inventory management.
- The objectives of logistics.
- The economic, legal and financial challenges, brand image, etc.
- The scope of logistics.
- Logistical costs.
- The main parties involved in logistics.
Day Two
Human resources and material requirements
- The expectations of customers and their needs.
- Process approach.
- The parties involved in the logistics chain.
- The contribution of the employee to the value chain of the customer.
- The relationship with the commercial and procurement functions.
- The different types of transport used by logistics (road, sea, air).
- The characteristics of the goods influence the choice of the means of transportation. Choosing the appropriate transportation.
- The quantities of goods. Taking deadlines into account. Cost management.
Day Three
Delivery and platforms
- Direct delivery of goods.
- The dispersed market.
- The different types of platform.
- Platform management.
- The different methods used by logistics.
Day Four
Principles, techniques, and methods used in logistics
- Presentation of the Kanban.
- Master Production Schedule (MPS)
- Sales and Operation Planning (SOP)
- Presentation of production planning: MRP (Material Requirements Planning).
- Presentation of Distribution Resource Planning (DRP).
- Just-in-time (JIT)
Day Five
Use of information and communication technologies
- Identification of products (barcode, RFID).
- Exchange of computer data.
- Planning, forecasting and scheduling. Monitoring of flows.
- Planning and forecasting tools.
- Scorecards, indicators, statistics.
- Links with other areas in the company.
- Logistics software (ERP): Supply Chain Management (SCM).
