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Supply Chain & Logistics Management
Course Overview
Logistics management is the part of supply chain management that plans, implements, and controls the efficient, effective forward, and reverse flow and storage of goods, services, and related issues.
The program is very well suited for all professionals already working in supply chain & logistics divisions of companies. This course will help those who are looking for entry level opportunity in Logistics & supply divisions. Aiming to reinforce and promote best practices and high standards in the industry, the study encompasses all aspects of supply chain operations, from purchasing to manufacturing and logistics to general management.
Course Objectives
By the end of this course, participants should be able to:
- Essential knowledge and understanding of Management and Quality principles
- Understand the concept of Supply Chain Management
- Demonstrate knowledge of Logistics Operations manager
- Provide an understanding of the complex production flows, production processes and distribution channels of supply chains, together with operational issues of logistics, purchasing and supply chain management
- Apprehend the importance of Warehousing and Inventory Control
Who Should Attend?
- Professionals and business person in the Logistics and Supply Chain industry
- Managers and leaders who wish to understand the ins and outs of this sector and be able to make informed decisions regarding their business
- Freshers or recent graduates who want to pursue a career path in logistics and supply chain.
- Buyers, supply chain managers, product specialists, logistics managers or any professional in the same industry.
Course Contents
Module (01) Introduction to Supply Chain & Logistics
- Understanding Supply Chain
- Role Economy and Evolution
- Drivers of Supply Chain Performance
- Supply Chain Strategy, Strategical Supply Chain Models in Middle East
- Decision Phases across the Supply Chain Links
- Measuring Supply Chain Performance
Module (02) Planning Demand, Inventory & Supply
- Demand Forecasting in Supply Chain
- Analysing uncertainty in demand and impact of redesign Market
- Analysing various product’s PLM to understand the flow of material
- EOQ and BOQ models for uniform and variable demand with and w/o shortage
- Managing inventory for short life and cycle products
- Quantity discount and Probabilistic inventory models
Module (03) Strategic Sourcing & Procurement
- Understanding market of suppliers
- Strategic Sourcing and implementation
- Make Vs Buy decision making in purchasing
- Identifying and understanding core processes of procurement
- Documentation and legal agreements procedures followed
- Supplier Selection, Contract Management, and Negotiation
- Supplier Relationship and Development, world-wide sourcing methods
Module (04) Supply Chain Network and Logistics
- Distribution Network Design – Role, Factors influencing options, value addition
- Models for Facility Location and Capacity allocation
- Distribution Centre Location Models
- Logistics Procedures, Conditions and Documentation required
- Legal process involved in Logistics
- Shipment Procedures and Forwarder models explanation
Module (05) Warehouse Management & Current Trends in GCC and Worldwide
- Understanding importance of Warehouse Management under various condition
- An introduction to WMS Systems and Procedures of Warehouse Operation
- Stock Management and Verification methods like Cycle Counting
- Obsolete, Surplus, and Scrap-Value Analysis
- Replenishment Strategies and Models
- Supply Chain Integration and IT in Supply Chain
Course Summary & Conclusion