🎯 Course Description:
This practical and strategic training program is designed to equip participants with in-depth knowledge of end-to-end logistics operations, focusing on warehouse optimization, transportation planning, inventory accuracy, and distribution efficiency. Participants will explore best practices, KPIs, automation trends, and how to align logistics functions with broader supply chain goals.
👥 Who Should Attend:
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Logistics and distribution professionals
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Warehouse and transportation managers
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Inventory and supply chain planners
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Operations managers
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Supply chain analysts and engineers
🗓️ Day 1: Logistics and Supply Chain Fundamentals
| Time | Topic |
|---|---|
| 08:30 – 09:00 | Welcome, Course Overview, Introductions |
| 09:00 – 10:30 | Role of Logistics in the Supply Chain |
| 10:30 – 10:45 | ☕ Coffee Break |
| 10:45 – 12:15 | Key Logistics Activities and Cost Drivers |
| 12:15 – 01:15 | 🍽 Lunch Break |
| 01:15 – 02:45 | 3PL, 4PL, and Outsourced Logistics Models |
| 02:45 – 03:00 | ☕ Coffee Break |
| 03:00 – 04:30 | Workshop: Designing a logistics operating model |
🗓️ Day 2: Warehouse Operations and Inventory Control
| Time | Topic |
|---|---|
| 08:30 – 10:00 | Warehouse Design and Layout Optimization |
| 10:00 – 10:15 | ☕ Coffee Break |
| 10:15 – 12:15 | Picking, Packing, and Order Fulfillment Techniques |
| 12:15 – 01:15 | 🍽 Lunch Break |
| 01:15 – 02:45 | Cycle Counting, Inventory Accuracy, and Slotting |
| 02:45 – 03:00 | ☕ Coffee Break |
| 03:00 – 04:30 | Case Study: Warehouse efficiency improvement |
🗓️ Day 3: Transportation Management and Routing
| Time | Topic |
|---|---|
| 08:30 – 10:00 | Transportation Modes and Cost Comparison |
| 10:00 – 10:15 | ☕ Coffee Break |
| 10:15 – 12:15 | Route Planning and Load Optimization Techniques |
| 12:15 – 01:15 | 🍽 Lunch Break |
| 01:15 – 02:45 | Freight Procurement, Incoterms, and Carrier Contracts |
| 02:45 – 03:00 | ☕ Coffee Break |
| 03:00 – 04:30 | Workshop: Building a transport plan with constraints |
🗓️ Day 4: Technology and Automation in Logistics
| Time | Topic |
|---|---|
| 08:30 – 10:00 | Warehouse Management Systems (WMS) |
| 10:00 – 10:15 | ☕ Coffee Break |
| 10:15 – 12:15 | Transportation Management Systems (TMS) |
| 12:15 – 01:15 | 🍽 Lunch Break |
| 01:15 – 02:45 | Barcoding, RFID, IoT and Automation Tools |
| 02:45 – 03:00 | ☕ Coffee Break |
| 03:00 – 04:30 | Case Study: Technology-driven warehouse performance |
🗓️ Day 5: KPIs, Risk Management & Strategic Improvement
| Time | Topic |
|---|---|
| 08:30 – 10:00 | Key Logistics KPIs and Performance Dashboards |
| 10:00 – 10:15 | ☕ Coffee Break |
| 10:15 – 12:15 | Risk Management in Logistics and Transport |
| 12:15 – 01:15 | 🍽 Lunch Break |
| 01:15 – 03:00 | Simulation: Logistics cost and service optimization |
| 03:00 – 03:15 | ☕ Coffee Break |
| 03:15 – 04:30 | Final Q&A, Feedback, Course Wrap-Up & Certificates |
📂 Course Materials Provided:
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Logistics operations handbook
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WMS and TMS overview guides
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Route planning templates
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Warehouse KPIs and audit checklists
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Freight procurement and Incoterms reference sheet
