Certified Logistics and Supply Chain Management
09-06-2025 - 13-06-2025 | 3800 | Abu Dhabi |
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Logistics & Supply Chain Management are considered as one of the most powerful sources of competitive advantage in recent times. It attempts to enhance the traditional management by focusing on the organization and integration amongst the various partners of supply chain for better management and thus providing greater value to the consumer. Vskills certified logistics and SCM professionals find employment in various transportation, warehousing, distribution and shipping conglomerates.
This program is specially designed for professionals, managers, and executives who are involved in purchasing and/or supply chain management at the international level. It is also suitable for those who are planning to venture into this field of specialization.
Logistics Concepts & Function
What is Logistics
Origin & Evolution of logistics
Concept of Physical distribution management
Components of logistics management
Activities carried out by logistics organization
Logistics strategy planning Customer Service Management & Principle of Financial accounting
Importance of customer service logistics
Implementing customer service strategy in logistics
Customer Service Management & Principle of financial accounting
Importance of customer service in logistics
Implementing customer service strategy in logistics
Cost-service trade-offs
Components and cost of logistics
Major costs elements
Packaging
Role & Basic purpose of packaging
Factors constituting efficient packaging
Various materials used in packaging
Criteria for selection of packaging
Generation of packing list
Marking and labeling of goods
Transportation
Characteristics and modes of transportation
Factors to consider in selection of modes of transport
Sources of information for various transportation mode
Logistics Planning
Number of warehouse and locations
Types of material handling equipment (MHE)
Distribution channel
Customer support service
System hardware and software procurement
Documentation
Purpose and types of documents used in freight both import and export
Commercial documents
Official documents
Insurance documents
Shipping documents
Financial documents
Tactical Planning
Modes of transport
Inventory target and policy
Performance indicators
Trade terms
Purpose of trade terms
Purpose of Incoterms
Meaning of trade terms
Operational Planning
Frequency and size replenishment
Warehouse operations
Delivery route and schedule
Methods of payments/ settlement
General methods of payment
Various methods of settlement
Role and functions of warehouse
Types of warehouse
Warehouse services
Operations in a warehouse
Methods of order pricking
Definition
Pick list and its importance
Various methods of order pricking
Order picking process
Warehousing layout and planning
Different activities in warehouse operations
Importance of goods warehouse layout
Factors affecting warehouse planning
Warehouse utilization and storage
Calculating space requirements
Factors affecting Warehouse layout
Issue and dispatch of goods
Good issue procedure
Methods of issue stores for internal use
Procedure of dispatch of goods
Reports
Inventory Management
Principles of inventory management
ABC Analysis
Stock taking and cycle count
Methods of taking physical inventories
Stock card/sheets
Stock discrepancies
Forecasting techniques
Storage Systems and Material handling Equipment
Importance of storage systems
Various types of storage systems
Precautions during storage
Various aspects of material handling
Objectives and benefits of proper material handling
Types of products handled in a warehouse
Controlling authorities for various types of products
Storage conditions for various types of products
Methods of handling for different types of products
Products life cycle
Housekeeping, safety and security in warehouse
Importance of security in warehouse
Safety in warehouse
Housekeeping and 55 principles
Personnel safety equipment
Bar coding
Importance of bar coding in warehouse
Advantage of using barcodes
Receipt and inspection of goods
Tasks involved in receipt and issue
Goods inspection procedure
Documents relating to delivery of goods
Damage goods handling
Importance of computers in warehousing and logistics management
Types of computerized systems used in logistics industry
Benefits of using computers
Function of Electronic Data Interchange Applications of computers in logistics industry
Basic roles of computers in logistics
Software programs used in logistics
Application of computers in automated warehouse systems Computerized picking and shipping transactions
Process of picking and shipping using computer Computerized order picking
Order picking process I an automated warehouse environment computerized inventory control management
Inventory control using computers
Interpretation of computer generated forms Computerized receiving systems
Process of receiving using computer
Filling systems
Filling styles
Methods of classification of files
Module: Logistics Operations
Identification of appropriate packing material-internal & external
Packing of goods
Marking and labeling
Type of goods
Destination
Weight
Instructions
Module: Warehousing Operations
Order Picking
Understanding picking list
Identification of storage location
Receiving, Inspection and moving of goods
Analyzing goods receipt documents
Use of appropriate material handling equipment
Maintaining material handling equipment
Preventive maintenance procedures
Breakdown maintenance
Module: Computer Applications
Data entry for storage & issue of items
Updating of inventory
Generation of pick list
Generation of inventory reports
A variety of methodologies will be used during the course that includes:
· (30%) Based on Case Studies
· (30%) Techniques
· (30%) Role Play
· (10%) Concepts
· Pre-test and Post-test
· Variety of Learning Methods
· Lectures
· Case Studies and Self Questionaires
· Group Work
· Discussion
· Presentation
This rate includes participant’s manual, Hand-Outs, buffet lunch, coffee/tea on arrival, morning & afternoon of each day.
Daily Course Timings:
08:00 - 08:20 Morning Coffee / Tea
08:20 - 10:00 First Session
10:00 - 10:20 Coffee / Tea / Snacks
10:20 - 12:20 Second Session
12:20 - 13:30 Lunch Break & Prayer Break
13:30 - 15:00 Last Session