PROGRAM DETAILS

Introduction

Logistics & Transportation offers a competitive edge to the business. A holistic, integrative approach is required in order to implement the techniques, as it cuts across all other business functions. A successfully Logistics & Transportation function has to meet the following objectives:

• Maximise customer service
• Reduce the investment in capital
• Lowest cost

Unfortunately, these three objectives are in conflict with each other, so management has to find the optimum by continuously evaluating their decisions against these objectives.

This course will demonstrate how to get the most value from the logistics function. Participants will learn how to create links between the different entities in order to create meaningful synergies.

Learning Objectives

By attending this highly interactive program, delegates will gain:

• Understand the different elements of the Supply Chain and how they interact with each other
• Clearly define the objectives of the function
• Understand the different areas of responsibility for Logistics & Transportation
• Form partnerships and alliances to enable all participants receive a profitable contribution for their efforts
• A better understanding of Transportation management
• Implementing a mutually beneficial contracting for 3 & 5PL’s

Target Audience

The seminar is designed for all personnel involved in Logistics, Transport, Procurement, Inventory Management and Warehousing.

It would enable delegates to apply the acquired knowledge in order to improve the entire Logistics & Transportation process.

Training Methodology

This practical and results-oriented program is based on adult learning concept. It incorporates inspiring lectures with structured lessons from the learning manual; PowerPoint slides and videos to enhance learning; ongoing discussions with action planning as well as ample time for Q&A.

Program Content

Day 1: Understanding the Interaction between Logistics and the Supply Chain

• Logistics as an integral part of the Supply Chain
• The different role players in Logistics
• Setting the objectives for Supply Chain, Logistics, Procurement, Transport and Warehousing
• The different functions of Logistics & Transportation
• Working with end-users and suppliers

Day 2: Transport Management

• Definitions and uses of transport
• Transport modes and methods
• Speed, cost and reliability variables
• Routing & scheduling
• Vehicle specifying
• Vehicle productivity, vehicle costs and fuel economy
• Identifying the typical transport costs involved

Day 3: Procurement

• The role and function of Procurement
• Creating a Value Proposition
• Setting the Procurement Strategy
• Tactical Procurement decisions
• Operational Procurement decisions
• Procurement contingencies
• Moving from traditional Procurement towards Lean Procurement

Day 4: Inventory Management

• The Inventory Planning process
• Deciding where to place the inventory in the Supply Chain
• Demand management
• Min/Max and other independent demand management techniques
• Using your ERP system to make a REAL difference
• Case study for managing spare parts

 Day 5: Warehousing Function and Procedures

• Why we need a Warehouse?
• Warehouse processes
• Principles of site selection
• Estate selection
• Site selection
• Storage and mechanical handling equipment
• Stocktaking
• Course evaluation and summary