Advanced Logistics and Supply Chain Management

Overview:

Introduction:

Advanced logistics and supply chain management involves the strategic coordination of sourcing, transportation, warehousing, and distribution functions across multiple stakeholders and geographies. It plays a critical role in supporting operational efficiency, cost optimization, and competitive advantage. This training program explores integrated approaches to managing logistics networks, aligning procurement and inventory planning, optimizing distribution channels, and adapting to global supply chain complexities.

Program Objectives:

By the end of this program, participants will be able to:

• Explore the interdependencies between logistics functions and overall supply chain strategy.

• Evaluate inventory and procurement models used in large-scale supply operations.

• Identify network design considerations in transportation and distribution planning.

• Interpret supply chain performance indicators and risk exposure points.

• Outline advanced coordination methods used to manage global supply flows.

Targeted Audience:

• Supply chain managers.

• Logistics coordinators.

• Procurement professionals.

• Operations planners.

• Distribution network analysts.

Program Outline:

Unit 1:

Strategic Supply Chain Management:

• Evolution of global supply chains.

• Key functions within the supply chain structure.

• Supply chain drivers and performance alignment.

• Role of digital integration and process visibility.

• Planning frameworks for strategic supply decisions.

Unit 2:

Procurement and Sourcing Strategies:

• Centralized vs. decentralized procurement models.

• Strategic sourcing and supplier segmentation frameworks.

• Total cost of ownership and value-based sourcing.

• Global sourcing considerations and regulations.

• Supplier qualification and selection criteria.

Unit 3:

Inventory Planning and Control:

• Inventory classification and segmentation models.

• Safety stock calculation methods and reorder planning.

• Inventory turnover and service level trade-offs.

• Key activities involved in the coordination process between demand forecasting and inventory control.

• Multi-echelon inventory management principles.

Unit 4:

Demand Forecasting and Planning:

• Role of forecasting in supply chain responsiveness.

• Quantitative and qualitative forecasting models.

• Forecast error measurement and adjustment techniques.

• Collaboration principles across departments for demand planning.

• How to integrate forcasting into supply chain execution.

Unit 5:

Transportation and Freight Management:

• Modes of transportation and selection factors.

• Freight consolidation and carrier evaluation process.

• Routing, scheduling, and network optimization techniques.

• Transportation cost control considerations.

• Legal and compliance elements in global freight.

Unit 6:

Warehouse and Distribution Center Operations:

• Warehouse design and layout considerations.

• Storage systems and inventory handling methods.

• Oversight on cross-docking and flow-through distribution.

• Order picking and fulfillment models.

• Safety, capacity, and regulatory compliance frameworks.

Unit 7:

Logistics Network Design and Optimization:

• Overview on facility location and network structure.

• Trade-offs activities between service levels and logistics cost.

• The role of modeling tools in logistics network decisions.

• Distribution models for regional vs. global coverage.

• How to evaluate scalability and flexibility of logistics networks.

Unit 8:

Supply Chain Performance Measurement:

• Key performance indicators (KPIs) in logistics.

• Cycle time, fill rate, and on-time delivery metrics.

• Importance of enchmarking against industry standards.

• Scorecards and dashboards for performance tracking.

• Root cause analysis method for performance deviations.

Unit 9:

Supply Chain Risk Management:

• Types of supply chain risks, including operational, geopolitical, and financial.

• Frameworks for identifying and categorizing risk.

• Business continuity and supply chain resilience planning activities.

• Strategies for diversification and redundancy.

• Monitoring criteria of risk exposure across global supply chains.

Unit 10:

Sustainability and Future Trends in Supply Chains:

• Environmental considerations in logistics design.

• Circular supply chains and closed-loop models.

• ESG requirements and supply chain reporting.

• The significant role of technological developments, including blockchain, AI, and IoT in supply chains.