Logistics and Inventory Management
This 2-day course empowers logistics and supply chain professionals with essential tools to streamline transportation and warehouse operations. Participants will learn to optimize inventory using strategies like JIT and ABC analysis, implement digital tools such as WMS and GPS tracking, and reduce costs through efficient logistics planning and stock control.
Description
This 2-day course provides practical skills in logistics and inventory management, focusing on efficiency and cost optimization. Designed for logistics coordinators, warehouse managers, and supply chain professionals, it equips participants with tools to streamline operations.
Efficient logistics and inventory management are essential for minimizing costs and ensuring smooth operations in supply chains. Logistics and Inventory Management is a 2-day course designed to equip professionals with the skills to optimize logistics processes and manage inventory effectively. The course covers transportation planning, warehouse management, inventory control, and digital tools, tailored to industries like construction, manufacturing, and retail.
Participants will learn to design logistics plans, optimize transportation routes, and manage warehouse operations to reduce lead times and costs. The course addresses challenges such as overstocking, stockouts, and inefficient logistics, providing strategies like Just-In-Time (JIT) and ABC analysis for inventory control. It explores digital solutions, such as warehouse management systems (WMS) and GPS tracking, to enhance visibility and efficiency.
This course is ideal for professionals seeking to improve operational efficiency, reduce waste, and enhance supply chain performance.
By the end, attendees will be equipped to streamline logistics and inventory processes, leverage digital tools, and improve cost-effectiveness, contributing to organizational success.
Course Outline
Day 1: Logistics Planning
- Principles of logistics management: Transport and routing.
- Warehouse operations: Layout and process optimization.
- Digital tools: GPS tracking and WMS.
- Planning an efficient logistics route.
Day 2: Inventory Management
- Inventory control: JIT, ABC analysis, safety stock.
- Managing stockouts and overstocking risks.
- Optimizing inventory with digital tools.
- Streamlining inventory in a supply chain.
Who Should Attend?
- Logistics coordinators and warehouse managers.
- Supply chain professionals in construction or manufacturing.
- Procurement officers and inventory controllers.
- Professionals seeking to improve logistics efficiency.
Key Learning Outcomes
- Design efficient logistics and transportation plans.
- Optimize inventory levels using JIT and ABC analysis.
- Manage warehouse operations for efficiency and accuracy.
- Apply digital tools like WMS for supply chain visibility.
- Mitigate risks of stockouts and overstocking.
- Enhance operational efficiency and reduce costs.
Course Format and Duration
Live-Online