OVERVIEW

Logistics as a practical activity steadily found its niche in the management of modern enterprises; it has great importance for the customers, suppliers of the company, its owners and shareholders. This science coordinates all structures of the company. Logistics can be considered as a tool for getting the products and services where they are needed and when they are desired. It is difficult to accomplish any marketing or manufacturing without logistical support. It involves the integration of information, transportation, inventory, warehousing, material handling, and packaging. The operating responsibility of logistics is the geographical repositioning of raw materials, work in process, and finished inventories where required at the lowest cost possible. Logistics can be defined as having the right quantity at the right time for the right price. Promptness is of utmost importance, as delayed delivery can result in significant losses to the recipient of the consignment in most cases. This course will help the participants to understand main concepts of this powerful tool and learn how to successfully apply it on practice.

OBJECTIVES

1. Understand the different areas of the Logistics and their interrelationships.
2. Develop knowledge and skills in the operations of warehousing, inventory, transport and sustainable business relationships.
3. Evaluate both Domestic & International Transportation problems and effectively develop and present actionable solutions.
4. Have a critical understanding of Import, Export Procedures & Custom Regulations.
5. Understand Incoterms 2020 and practises to produce better transport and logistics performance.

WHO SHOULD ATTEND

1. Logistics, Warehouse, Sales, Planning Executives /Officers /Supervisors
2. Logistics, Warehouse, Sales, Planning Team Leaders and Clerical staff

COURSE OUTLINE

Module 1: Logistics Management Overview

1.1 Defining Supply Chain

1.2 The scope of Logistics in Business

1.3 Physical Distribution

Module 2: Warehouse Planning & Operation

2.1 Warehouse Layout

2.2 Receiving

2.3 Storage Operation

Module 3: Warehouse Outgoing Operation

3.1 Product Picking & Checking

3.2 Packing/Palletizing

3.3 Loading & Delivery

Module 4: Inventory Management

4.1 Carrying Cost, FIFO

4.2 Methods to Manage the level of Stock

4.3 Stock Taking

Module 5: Transportation Management

5.1 Components of Transport Systems

5.2 Selecting Best Transportation Modes

5.3 Transportation Risk

Module 6: Import & Export Procedures

6.1 Import, Export Documentation

6.2 Import, Export Procedures

6.3 Incoterms 2020

Module 7: Customs Regulations & Facilities

7.1 Import/Export Permit

7.2 Indirect taxes: Customs Duty, Taxes & Levy

7.3 Facilities: Bonded warehouse, LMW, Free Zones etc.

Module 8: Case Studies & Group Discussions