Certificate in Supply Chain and Logistics Management
Introduction:
Logistics is about getting the right product, to the right customer, in the right quantity, in the right condition, at the right place, at the right time, and at the right cost. Logistics Management deals with efficient and effective management of day-to-day activity in producing the company’’ s finished goods and services. Well as Supply Chain is the network of organizations that are involved, through upstream and downstream linkages, in the different processes and activities that produce value in the form of products and services in the hands of the ultimate consumer .Supply chain management (SCM) refers to the coordination of production, inventory, location, and transportation among the participants in a supply chain to achieve the best mix of responsiveness and efficiency for the market being served.
At its heart, supply chain and logistics management is all about getting things from A to B. In an era of near-total globalization, businesses worldwide have become fundamentally interdependent on one another. Irrespective of the size and nature of the business, its primary functions are operations rely on the input and efforts of manufacturers, suppliers, transportation providers and so on. All of which come together to form long and potentially complex supply chains. Supply chain and logistics management is a field of unique importance and guaranteed long-term relevance. Efficient supply chain management is what enables any business of any size to succeed. Precisely why demand for talented supply chain personnel is at an all-time high, all over the world.
Course Objectives:
By the end of the course, participants will be able to:
- Recognize trends and modern practices in supply chain and logistics management
- Practice forecasting and inventory optimization techniques
- Appraise item categories and formulate appropriate sourcing strategies
- Describe the role and objectives of transportation management in logistics
- Use value adding warehousing techniques
- Apply the Supply Chain Operations Reference (SCOR) framework for management of supply chain performance