LOGISTICS MANAGEMENT – ROLES AND BEST PRACTICES OF LOGISTICS OPERATION

COURSE OBJECTIVES

By the end of the 14 hours by 2 session program, the learning curve achieve will enable the following:-

• UNDERSTAND the basic principle of supply chain and logistics management
• DEVELOP knowledge of about key element of important process to enhanced supply chain and logistics operation
• DEVELOP knowledge and awareness of having efficient operation for all logistics key processes
• IDENTIFY and UNDERSTAND all key issue in the whole process of supply chain and logistics operation
• UNDERSTAND logistics best practices

WHO MUST ATTEND

This training program is highly recommended for those directly or indirectly involved in the area of logistics and supply chain management.

METHODOLOGY

This training will involve the following area to enhance learning:

• Power point presentation
• Case studies & Brain storming session
• Discussion on subject of learning
• Facilitating by trainer to enhance understanding of subject matter
• Test on supply chain and logistics to evaluate participants understanding

COURSE CONTENT

Module 1 – Total Supply Chain Management  and Key Logistics Processes

• Definition of Supply Chain
• Objective and purpose of Supply Chain Management
• Fundamental of Supply Chain
• Key types of Supply Chain Business Model
• Supply chain operation reference model (SCOR)
• Qualifiers and Winning Attributes
• Value chain creation
• Common Cause and Assigned causes analysis
• Integration Importance
• Internal and External Integration
• Key Logistics Processes

Module 2 – Warehousing Logistics and Inventory Management

• Push Strategies
• Pull Strategies
• Minimum stock and Safety stock calculation
• Key element of Lead time management and enhancement strategies
• Pareto analysis for inventory management
• Stock accuracy strategies
• FEFO versus FIFO strategies
• Stock valuation
• Inventory Turnover ratio and its importance

Module 3 – Distribution (Out bound logistics) Best Practices

• Selection of Incoterms and Transport mode
• What is Bill of Lading
• Type of Bill of Lading
• Customs Form for Export, Inland movement and Bonded cargo
• Picking Best Strategies
• Packing Best Practices
• Liabilities of Carrier and Shippers

Module 4 – Inbound Logistics Processes and Best Practices

• Putaway and Location system strategies
• Procurement planning
• Reverse Logistics arrangement
• Suppliers management system
• Customs Form for Import
• Receiving best practices
• Material handling system

Module 5 –Rules, types of Cargo and Parties in Logistics Operation

• Freight broker and freight forwarder responsibilities
• Carrier and NVOCC role and responsibilities
• Types of cargo
• The Hague and Hamburg rule in logistics operation

Module 6 – Supply Chain and Logistics Operation Efficiency –   Procurement and Sourcing Strategies

• Role of Procurement
• Strategic Sourcing and Tendering
• Supplier Selection and Off Boarding
• Key element of Supplier Management
• Expediting management
• Delivery Contract – Key element of contract and formatting

Module 7 – Traditional and eLogistics Best Practices and Monitoring System

• Introducing eLogistics
• ESG supply chain
• Collaboration strategies
• Transportation optimization
• Cross docking strategies
• Cost optimization
• Implementing 5Ps of Logistics