Strategic Logistics and Warehouse Management

This course provides delegates with an understanding of global logistics management, from the impacts upon supply chain efficiency, through to the use of hub strategies, and fleet management whether in a house or via a 3PL or 4PL outsource arrangement.

Upon completion of this course, you will:

• Understand the role and key contributions of the warehouse function to the organization and its competitive strategy and revenue flows.
• Optimize the cost of warehousing.
• Develop and enhance effective inventory control and stock management/analysis techniques.
• Develop a practical perspective on contemporary work practices in your field.
• Implement an Action Plan at your workplace using the knowledge and skills acquired through the course.

• Supply Chain Managers
• Logistics & Distribution Managers
• Freight Expediters
• Inventory Managers
• Stock Controllers

Role and Contribution of Logistics within the organization

• Effective Management of Inbound Logistics
• Effective Management of Outbound Logistics

Managing Logistics Assets

• Key data flows within Logistics Management
• Use of Hub Strategies
• Reducing Logistics Cost Base techniques

Global Logistics Management

• Managing Multi-Modal Logistics
• Effective use of Incoterms 2020
• Use of Reverse Logistics and Backhaul

Role and Contribution of the Warehouse Function to the Organization

• Establishing SKU Systems
• Effectively managing quality assurance/goods receipt, pick/pack and dispatch processes

Warehouse Management Techniques

• Reducing the Cost of Warehouse function
• Effective management of Slow Moving & Obsolete Stock
• Effective Stock Taking Strategies

Inventory Management Techniques

• ABC/XYZ, EOQ, Mean & Standard Deviation
• Managing Mission Critical Inventory
• Managing Safety Stock

• Presentation & Slides
• Audio Visual Aids
• Interactive Discussion
• Participatory Exercise
• Action Learning
• Class Activities
• Case Studies
• Workshops
• Simulation