Course overview
Logistics and Transport keep goods moving around the world. Those who work in this field are constantly faced with changes as supply chains become faster and more widely extended.
This course, endorsed by the Chartered Institute of Logistics and Transport (CILT) – the leading international body for everyone who works within supply chain, logistics and transport – provides practitioners with a solid foundation from which to launch their careers.
Recognition
Study method
- Online
- Blended
- In-class
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Duration study load
- 120 Days
- You should plan to spend 48 hours per module which will include the time needed to do your own research for your assignments and to deepen your own understanding.
Entry requirements
As the course is available in English, good communication skills in the English language are required.
The content of this course is downloaded to an electronic device such as a smartphone, tablet or desktop computer. Students will require data to access their courseware and upload assignments.
Course features
- Downloadable e-learning course material
- Videos and animations
- Self-help quizzes
- Technical and content support throughout the learning experience
- A comprehensive glossary of terms
- Life-time access to your online learning materials
Assessment
- Theory & Practical
Who's it for?
This course is aimed at supply chain practitioners who need a foundational understanding of supply chain operations with a strong emphasis on logistics.
Subjects
This course aligns with CILT Level 3: it has 2 mandatory modules and 3 elective options. To achieve certification, the learner must complete 3
modules.
Learning Unit 1: Inventory Value and Finances
- Lesson 1: Introduction to Supply Chain Management
- Lesson 2: Value of Inventory
- Lesson 3: Impact of Inventory on The Financial Reports
- Lesson 4: Distribution Management and Planning
Learning Unit 2: Marketing & understanding demand
- Lesson 5: Understanding Demand
- Lesson 6: Marketing Principles
- Lesson 7: Sales Order Process
- Lesson 8: What Is Productivity? How Are Productivity Levels Improved?
Learning Unit 3: Effective Communication
- Lesson 9: Conducting and Reporting on A Meeting
- Lesson 10: Communication Responses
- Lesson 11: Business Writing Skills
- Lesson 12: Spoken Communication
Learning Unit 1: Customer Service
- Lesson 1: What Is Customer Service?
- Lesson 2: Effects of Poor Customer Service
- Lesson 3: Demand and Customer Service
- Lesson 4: Measuring Customer Satisfaction
Learning Unit 2: Business Operations
- Lesson 5: Conduct and Apply Ethics
- Lesson 6: Company Policies and Procedures
- Lesson 7: Defining and Investigating Problems
- Lesson 8: Performance Measurements
Learning Unit 3: Leading the Team
- Lesson 9: Team Leader and The Purpose of a Team
- Lesson 10: Strengthening and Motivating A Team
- Lesson 11: Team Goals and Implementing A Performance Plan
- Lesson 12: Performance Management and Feedback
Learning Unit 1: Warehouse Practices
- Lesson 1: Warehouse Types, Their Objectives and The Roles They Play in Managing Inventory
- Lesson 2: A LongTerm Look at The Space in Our Warehouse; Is It Too Little; Or Too Much?
- Lesson 3: Making the Best of Our Warehouse Space and Layout
- Lesson 4: Main Functions of a Warehouse Management System (WMS)
Learning Unit 2: Inbound Inventory
- Lesson 5: Inbound: What to Know in Advance
- Lesson 6: Identification of Incoming Inventory
- Lesson 7: Floor Space Allocation for New Arrivals
- Lesson 8: Off Loading and Staging of Inventory
Learning Unit 3: Outbound Inventory
- Lesson 9: Putting Inventory in The Right Place
- Lesson 10: Handling Inventory in A Warehouse
- Lesson 11: Picking, Packing and Tracking
- Lesson 12: Raw Materials and Bills of Materials
Learning Unit 1: Managing freight operations
- Lesson 1: Freight Management
- Lesson 2: Freight Transport Operations & Control
- Lesson 3: Transport Role and Structure
- Lesson 4: Different Types of Inventory and Their Importance to A Business
Learning Unit 2: Freight logistics
- Lesson 5: Centralised vs. Decentralized Distribution
- Lesson 6: Retail Industry Logistics
- Lesson 7: Dealing with High-Risk Areas and Theft Within the Warehouse
- Lesson 8: The Internet of Things in Warehouse and Logistics
Learning Unit 3: Freight planning
- Lesson 9: Freight Planning and Demand
- Lesson 10: Cross Border Deliveries
- Lesson 11: Handling of Dangerous Goods
- Lesson 12: Standards of Customer Service
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