Advanced Logistics & Material Management

Course Overview

This Advanced Logistics and Materials Management training course comprehensively covers the role and impact of Logistics and Supply Chain Management affecting an organisation through understanding Supplier Management in Purchasing, Transportation Models, and Inventory Models from a cost-efficient and optimisation perspective.

It is designed for the participants to practice and develop key facets of advanced logistics and materials management, enabling them to manage international shipping systems and inventory strategically. Examples of global best practices are delivered throughout the training course to allow participants to fully embed the learning to apply within their roles upon returning to their work following the programme.

Course Objectives

After the training course, the participants will learn to:

• Appreciate the implication of the impacts of logistics & materials management and purchasing functions both internally and externally to the organisation
• Apply the concepts of international logistics/freight procedures & documentation
• Appreciate the importance of effective resources planning
• Develop optimised work processes and financial areas such as cashflow, cost reduction, and management
• Understand how to effectively manage inventory by utilising selective inventory strategic policies
• Develop specific action plans to develop their role and organisational benefit further

Target Audience

This training course is intended for several professionals who have an experience in supply chain and logistics management functions and who are looking for new and innovative techniques for achieving a competitive edge for their team and organisation will benefit from this programme.

It is suitable for a wide range of working professionals, including (but not limited to) the following:

• Business Leaders
• Senior Professionals in Logistics Functions
• Purchasing, Warehouse and Inventory Personnel
• Financial and Materials Management Teams

Training Methodology

This training course will utilise various proven, highly interactive adult learning techniques to ensure maximum understanding, comprehension and retention of the information presented, which includes facilitated group and individual exercises, case studies, role-play, and videos.