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Logistics and Supply Chain Management (L&SCM) concerns the coordinated flow of goods, services, information and finance along the chain of supply. The Supply Chain starts from the point of manufacturing through various intermediaries to the point of consumption. These activities help translate raw materials into final products for consumption. Critical components of L&SCM include production, packaging, warehousing, transportation, distribution, marketing, and returns management, which are integrated seamlessly to help create value demanded by consumers. These value streams generate cash and assets, which consumers pay for with money or other forms of assets.  The ecosystem of the L&SCM includes various professionals such as production engineers, packaging designers and engineers,  drivers, marketers, warehouse managers, procurement managers, wholesalers and buyers. Supply chain managers must appreciate the logistics and supply chain environment they operate in, its prospects and challenges, and make deliberate decisions to ensure value addition and waste elimination along the value chain to ensure profitable operations.   This course helps build the knowledge and competencies of managers and their team to ensure resilient logistics and supply chain systems to achieve effective and efficient operations in the face of challenges they may face.

This 2-day short course aims to equip participants with the relevant knowledge and competencies needed to design and effectively implement value-based and resilient supply chains to ensure profitable operations. Specifically, the course aims to:

• Build the technical expertise of participants to undertake an audit of their supply chain and environment for appropriate response
• Empower managers to design a supply chain system that is resilient and effective in achieving organisational objectives
• Equip participants with requisite tools and skills needed to implement efficient supply chains to achieve overall corporate profitability and competitive advantage

At the end of the course, participants will:

• Understand and appreciate the strategic environment impacting their logistics and  supply chain operations
• Recommend value-enhancing L&SCM strategies that can achieve the dual purpose of profitability and competitive advantage for their organisation
• Provide supply chain leadership for their organisations to achieve corporate success

The course on Logistics and Supply Chain will help participants acquire practical expertise to effectively implement superior logistics and supply chain strategies for their organisations and to help them to improve on operational efficiency. This, it is envisaged, will positively impact profitability and overall corporate success.

The training will comprise lectures, in-person or virtual discussions, case studies and practical work. Hands-on work will build the competencies and skills of participants in assessing their supply chains, redesigning and effectively implementing strategies to improve their supply chain operations.

Course Outline

Module One: The Concept of Logistics and Supply Chain Management

• Definition and purpose of logistics and supply chain
• Types of supply chains
• Segments of the supply chain
• Roles, functions and impact of logistics and supply chain in corporate operations
• L&SCM ecosystem and stakeholders and their roles in the chain of supply
• Challenges and opportunities in the supply chain industry
• Ensuring sustainable logistics and supply chains (Green Logistics and Supply Chain)
• Case studies

Module Two: Transportation and Distribution of products and services

• An overview of the transportation and distribution system
• Selection of appropriate modes and routes for efficient transportation and distribution
• Freight transport operations and management
• Concepts in transportation and distribution
• Movement of hazardous and high-value goods
• Case studies/Assignments

Module Three: Packaging management in Logistics and Supply Chains

• Concept of packaging
• Roles and functions of packaging
• The science and art of packaging
• Strategic packaging concepts
• Packaging for effective logistics management
• Sustainable packaging
• Ethical packaging
• Case studies

Module Four: Branding and Marketing in Logistics and Supply Chains

• Concept of marketing management
• Product branding and marketing
• Benefits of effective branding and marketing of products and services
• Marketing Mix for effective product development, management and sale

Target Audience

The course is designed for all stakeholders operating in the supply chain ecosystem, such as:

• Production Engineers
• Warehouse Managers
• Production Accountants/Finance Officers
• Stores and Warehouse Managers
• Procurement and Suppliers Managers
• Sales & Marketing Officers/Managers
• Packaging Managers/Engineers
• Transport/Fleet Managers
• Waste Management Controllers

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