Introduction
This Logistics and Transport Management training course examines the effective management and flow of materials through an organization’s supply chain. Significant costs and delays to standard operations and projects are often caused by small inefficiencies in logistics and transport. This IRES training course discusses how costs can be reduced, performance can be improved as well as an increase in customer satisfaction.
Duration:
5 days
WHO SHOULD ATTEND?
- Fleet Managers, Logistics Warehouse, and Procurement Personnel
- Operational, and Maintenance, personnel who are involved in the planning, and execution of logistics and Transport.
- All involved in the procurement of Transport and logistics services and who are in organizations whose leadership want high levels of competency in those involved in these activities
Course Level:
COURSE OBJECTIVES
This IRES Logistics & Transport Management training course aims to enable participants to:
- Understand how the supply and demand chains work
- Examine the most effective purchasing practices
- Learn new trends in supplier management
- Gain greater insight into the negotiation process
- Study the use of negotiation techniques
- Examine inventory reduction techniques
- Explore new methods and technologies in warehousing
- Analyze the function of transportation management
Programme Summary
The quality of operations in the logistics and transport functions has a direct impact on the operating performance of an organization. This Logistics & Transport Management training course is focused on the most modern techniques for the improved management of the flow of materials into and through the organization. It is concerned with all the areas responsible in the logistics process including procurement, inventory management, warehousing and transportation. It also covers the negotiation skills necessary to obtain your requirements in all of these areas
TOPICS TO BE COVERED
Module 1: Understanding the Supply and Demand Chains
- How organization supply and demand chains work
- Objectives of supply chain management
- The key steps in purchasing
- Supplier location and selection
- Types of contracts and purchase orders
- Supplier management
- Quality assurance
- Remedies for non-performance of suppliers
Module 2: Inventory Management
- Inventory management systems
- Establishing inventory levels
- Supplier managed inventory
- Consignment inventory
- Just in time inventory management
- Obtaining the benefits of standardization
- Utilizing ABC analysis
- Inventory management effectiveness measures
Module 3: Negotiation Skills Development
- Communication and foundations of successful negotiations
- Overcoming difficulties in negotiations
- The impact of ethics
- Establishing negotiating goals
- Effective negotiating strategies
- Effective negotiating techniques
- Negotiation tactics
Module 4: Managing Warehouse Operations
- Warehouse functions
- Utilizing warehouse systems
- Warehouse layout
- Inventory accuracy and cycle counting
- Bar coding identification systems
- Radio frequency identification systems
- Improving warehousing productivity
- Overcoming barriers to performance
Module 5: Managing Transportation Operations
- Correct application of Incoterms
- Air carrier selection criteria
- Ocean carrier selection criteria
- Obtaining insurance coverage
- Managing truck delivery operations
- Utilizing modern tracking technology
- Effective use of consolidation
- Measuring transportation performance
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Course Administration Details:
METHODOLOGY
The instructor-led trainings are delivered using a blended learning approach and comprise presentations, guided sessions of practical exercise, web-based tutorials, and group work. Our facilitators are seasoned industry experts with years of experience, working as professionals and trainers in these fields. All facilitation and course materials will be offered in English. The participants should be reasonably proficient in English.
ACCREDITATION
Upon successful completion of this training, participants will be issued an Indepth Research Institute (IRES) certificate certified by the National Industrial Training Authority (NITA).
TRAINING VENUE
The training will be held at IRES Training Centre. The course fee covers the course tuition, training materials, two break refreshments, and lunch. All participants will additionally cater to their travel expenses, visa application, insurance, and other personal expenses.
ACCOMMODATION AND AIRPORT PICKUP
Accommodation and airport pickup are arranged upon request. For reservations contact the Training Officer.
- Email: [email protected]
- Phone: +254715 077 817
TAILOR-MADE
This training can also be customized to suit the needs of your institution upon request. You can have it delivered in our IRES Training Centre or at a convenient location. For further inquiries, please contact us on:
- Email: [email protected]
- Phone: +254715 077 817
PAYMENT
Payment should be transferred to the IRES account through a bank on or before the start of the course. Send proof of payment to [email protected]
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