This course covers the theory, techniques and management of physical supply and distribution. Emphasis is placed on organization, rate structure, equipment management, scheduling, control operations, inventory management, and other macro and micro logistics.

Participants will review government regulations, industry trends and relations, technological development and corporate strategy. Upon completion, learners will be able to:

• Develop an understanding of local and international logistics
• Understand the integrative nature of the function and the synergies to be obtained from integration
• Improve on the bottom line impact of the logistics function.

Module 1

• Scope of Logistics
• Procurement Decisions

Module 2

• Production Inventory Management
• Distribution Management

Module 3

• Packaging, Storing and Material Handling
• IT in Warehousing and Distribution

Module 4

• Sales, Marketing and Customer Service
• Selecting and Managing Outsourced Logistics Services

Module 5

• How Supply Chains Work
• Transportation Characteristics
• International Trade