This program develops key aspects of strategic logistics management. It provides additional knowledge for logistics managers and professionals, providing the technical and management skills to develop their careers in transport and logistics.
Advanced Distribution Management
Role of distribution. Global environment. Principles of managing distribution.
Advanced Purchasing Management
Supply management gap analysis. Best practices. Supplier relations, performance, partnerships and alliances. Computerisation.
Warehouse Management
Basic warehouse functions: receiving, storing, picking & shipping. Importance of schedules & shifts.
Logistics & Supply Chain Management in Retail
Distribution requirement planning. Retail logistics & supply chain management. Integration. Global logistics.
Strategic Logistics Management
Logistics for national and multi-national business. Analytical tools and problem solving skills.
Business to Consumer Logistics
New technologies. Use of Internet. Changing attitudes, values and strategies. Customer aspirations.
Entrepreneurship
Information sourcing. Nature of business organisation. SWOT analysis. Effective communication. Managing processes.
Global Enterprise & Issues
Generating & evaluating business ideas. Competitor analysis. Financing options. Organisational cultures. Total Quality Management
Managers who wish to expand their understanding of the strategic aspects of the industry.
¡°This program will benefit personnel from the following areas:
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Inbound and outbound transportation management,
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Fleet management,
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Warehousing,
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Materials handling,
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Order fulfillment,
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Logistics network design,
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Inventory management,
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Supply/demand planning,
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Management of third party logistics services providers,
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Sourcing and procurement,
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Production planning and scheduling,
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Packaging and assembly
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