Strategic Logistics and Warehouse Management London Business Training & Consulting

This course provides delegates with an in depth understanding of global logistics management, from the impacts upon supply chain efficiency, through to the use of hub strategies, and fleet management whether in house or via a 3PL or 4PL outsource arrangement.

This course also provides delegates with a full end to end Warehouse Management system, from understanding the role and contribution of the warehouse function, through to optimizing the cost of warehousing, and concluding with effective inventory management techniques and models to ensure that safety stock, mission critical items and slow/obsolete inventory items are affectively managed to provide availability at optimal cost.

The course will wrap with a summary of the key learning points, followed by an action planning exercise with a view to apply the acquired knowledge and skills immediately upon your return to work. Post-course support is also available in relation to the implementation of your action plan, up to six (6) months following course completion.

Agenda

Role and Contribution of Logistics within the organization

Effective Management of Inbound Logistics

Effective Management of Outbound Logistics

Managing Logistics Assets

Key data flows within Logistics Management

Use of Hub Strategies

Reducing Logistics Cost Base techniques

Global Logistics Management

Managing Multi-Modal Logistics

Effective use of Incoterms 2020

Use of Reverse Logistics and Backhaul

Sustainable Supply Chain Management

Environmental aspects of Supply Chain

Corporate Social Responsibility within the Supply Chain

Diagnostic toolkit and reporting

Role and Contribution of the Warehouse Function to the Organization

Establishing SKU Systems

Effectively managing quality assurance/goods receipt, pick/pack and despatch processes

Warehouse Management Techniques

Reducing Cost of Warehouse function

Effective management of Slow Moving & Obsolete Stock

Effective Stock Taking Strategies

Inventory Management Techniques

ABC/XYZ, EOQ, Mean & Standard Deviation

Managing Mission Critical Inventory

Managing Safety Stock

Creating and Utilizing Forward Demand Plans

Creating effective forward demand plans

Engaging with internal customers

Overcoming challenges within demand planning

Course Review

Summary and recap of key learning objectives

Action Planning

Target Audience

This course is suitable for:

• Supply Chain Managers
• Logistics & Distribution Managers
• Freight Expediters
• Inventory Managers
• Stock Controllers

Learning Outcomes

Upon completion of this course, you will:

• Understand the role and key contributions of the warehouse function to the organization and its competitive strategy and revenue flows.
• Optimize the cost of warehousing.
• -Develop and enhance effective inventory control and stock management/analysis techniques.
• Implement an Action Plan at your workplace using the knowledge and skills acquired through the course.