Managing Logistics
In an increasingly competitive environment, managers must take a strategic approach to manage logistics. Internal operations must be aligned with both supplier and customer expectations. This intensive course equips senior management with the knowledge and skills to develop a logistics strategy that will consistently support business objectives.
Who is the programme for?
- Operations Managers
- Distribution Managers
- Transport Managers
- Transport Supervisors
- Logistics Managers
- Logistics Operatives
- Stores Managers
Participants will learn how to:
- Understand the concept of integrated logistics.
- Critically analyse and evaluate logistics operations.
- Apply solutions to problems in line with global best practices.
- Devise and operate effective performance measures.
- Learn how to create performance improvement plans.
- Understand how to support inbound and outbound logistic activities.
Course topics include:
- Mission, strategy and policies for logistics
- Costs of non-performance and poor performance
- Logistics planning
- Land, air and marine transport services
- Materials storage, preservation and handling
- Waste management services
- HSSE policies
- Sustainable logistics and transport
- Risk management in logistics
- Management controls
- Performance measurement
- Sustainability
