Logistics as a term, embraces warehousing, freight, transportation and distribution through Supply Chain Management. The days when transportation, warehousing, distribution and materials management were separate functions are gone. Today, professionalism of a high standard is required to manage these complex, disparate functions in a seamless web of integrated events mode with a clear understanding of the need to track the physical goods and services, financial and information flows. Logistics is a profession that is expected to double over the next decade. As a result, the demand for professionals, technical experts and executives will continue to rise. This qualification provides participants with the opportunity to improve their career advancement prospects in the logistics and any logistics related industry.

TARGET AUDIENCE

It’s aimed for participants that are holding positions in specialist functional areas such as logistics supply-chain management, transport operations, transport planning, warehousing, procurement, distribution, customs documentations, production planning and inventory, and material management.

LEARNING OUTCOME

1. Gain knowledge and understanding of the concept of total system life-cycle for logistics and supply chains with consideration of standards and the world’s best practices.
2. Understand the role of warehouses and physical inventory holdings within the supply chain.
3. Understand the importance of effective transport management from several perspectives – strategic planning, sectoral characteristics, demand concerns, technology issues, cost and finance issues.

COVERAGE

1. Principles of Integrated Logistics and Supply Chain Management
2. Procurement and Sourcing Management
3. Warehouse and Inventory Management
4. Transportation and Maritime Management
5. Logistics: Current issues and Best Practices