Logistics Essentials
An Online Logistics & Supply Chain Program
An online self-directed learning resource that introduces you to the world of supply chain and logistics, with a focus on the relationships between core operational activities and the collaboration required to keep supply chains functioning optimally.
This course provides the baseline training that is required to perform in a frontline role and serves as a foundation for a career in logistics and supply chain management.
This is also a valuable resource for practitioners who have worked within one SCL sector, such as transportation or warehousing, as it promotes their awareness of how all other sectors within the SCL world function, enhancing their ability to explore lateral cross-sector career opportunities.
Learning Objectives
- Provides the baseline training needed in frontline operational roles
- Build foundational knowledge and skill sets in logistics and supply chain
- Address specific knowledge gaps and hone current skills
- Develop an integrated picture of logistics and supply chains.
This series meets a variety of employee development needs, whether they are:
- Orientation for new hires
- Practical, applied training for frontline employees, or
- Bridging the gap between school and work in the logistics field
Registration
The Logistics Institute
Logistics Essentials
Program Content
1. Logistics
Focus: basic logistics sectors
- warehousing & distribution
- traffic & transportation
- purchasing
- inventory management and control
- production materials movement.
PROCESS: follows an item from raw material stage to distribution to consumer.
LEARNINGS: the basics of customer service and customer satisfaction, and users and suppliers of logistics services.
2. Warehousing & Distribution
Focus: distribution
- define warehousing and distribution as it relates to the other sub-sectors
- identify the roles of warehousing and distribution in logistics
PROCESS: the movement of materials through the warehouse, plant, or DC in terms of warehouse systems and stock placements.
LEARNINGS: how to read, interpret and complete appropriate documentation
3. Traffic & Transportation
Focus: transport
- the modes of transportation
- modal speed, dependability, availability
- product load and handling requirements
PROCESS: basics of shipping including documentation, map-reading, routing.
LEARNINGS: detailed analysis of bills of lading as contracts of carriage.
4. Purchasing & Procurement
Focus: purchasing
- examines the purchasing cycle
- contrasts public and private purchasing, centralized and decentralized purchasing,
PROCESS: differentiating between internal and external customers and achieving customer satisfaction goals.
LEARNINGS: analysis of the functions, uses and legal aspects of the PO.
5. Inventory Management
Focus: inventory control
- describe methods to classify inventory
- identify inventory categories [raw materials, WIP, finished product]
PROCESS: describe product storage and movement strategies, and identify replenishment cycles and methods
LEARNINGS: input, read and interpret data to manage and control inventory, including calculating the ABC inventory classification
FAQ
Registration
Register at any time using the course link above.
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After You Enroll
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Program Format & Delivery
The Logistics Essentials course is delivered online, allowing the access and flexibility needed to support learning and development in today’s fast-paced business environment.
This course consists of 5 lessons, with 30 days’ access provided to complete it. Each lesson takes an average of 4-6 hours to complete. There is a multiple-choice test at the end of each lesson. Once this course is successfully completed, a certificate of completion will be issued to you.
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