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CPD Course
Logistics and Supply Chain Management
Develop practical knowledge and confidence in Logistics and Supply Chain Management.
In the United States, supply chain and logistic activities account for 8.5 per cent of the country’s GDP. That translates to $1.33 trillion — a huge expense for businesses and a huge market for companies that service the supply chain sector.
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Course Description
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Develop practical knowledge and confidence in Logistics and Supply Chain Management.
In the United States, supply chain and logistic activities account for 8.5 per cent of the country’s GDP. That translates to $1.33 trillion — a huge expense for businesses and a huge market for companies that service the supply chain sector.
Why this course matters
This course turns the subject into practical, structured learning you can apply in real business and workplace situations. It is designed to help you move beyond definitions and understand how the ideas, tools and decisions covered in the course fit together.
What you will gain
- Build a clearer practical understanding of the key concepts and terminology in Logistics and Supply Chain Management.
- Recognise how the topic affects real international trade, finance or risk decisions.
- Apply the course principles more confidently in relevant business situations.
Who is this course for?
This course is suitable for exporters, importers, logistics and supply-chain professionals, SME owners and international trade practitioners.
Course at a glance
- Study time: approximately 2 hours.
- Format: self-paced online learning.
- Professional development: CPD course.
In the United States, supply chain and logistic activities account for 8.5 per cent of the country’s GDP. That translates to $1.33 trillion — a huge expense for businesses and a huge market for companies that service the supply chain sector.
This course will teach you:
- everything from supply chain basics to cutting-edge trends.
- How to optimize their organization’s supply chain and give them a competitive advantage in today’s fast-moving marketplace.
Course Topics:
Session One: Course Overview
Session Two: Getting Started
- Defining the Terms
- Regulations and Resources
Session Three: The Evolution of the Supply Chain
- Vertical Integration Model
- Virtual Integration Model
- What’s Next?
Session Four: The Basic Supply Chain Structure
- The Links in the Supply Chain
- Making Connections
- Participants in the Supply Chain
- Designing Your Supply Chain
- The Bullwhip Effect
Session Five: Supply Chain Drivers
- Driving Success
- Choosing the Right Transportation Methods
- Making Connections
Session Six: Aligning Your Supply Chain with Business Strategy
- Identifying Your Market
- Making Connections
- Looking at Your Role
- Analyzing the Data
- Taking the Next Steps
- Making Connections
Session Seven: Managing Supply Chain Risks
Session Eight: Tracking and Evaluating Supply Chain Data
- Ratios and Formulas
- What is Benchmarking?
- The SCOR Model
- The Balanced Scorecard
- Supply Chain Management Dashboards
- Making Connections
Session Nine: Troubleshooting Supply Chain Problems
- Signs of Trouble in Your Supply Chain
- Supply Chain Best Practices
Session Ten: Sharing Supply Chain Activities
- Outsourcing, Insourcing, Offshoring, and Reshoring
- Third- and Fourth-Party Logistic Providers
- Building Partnerships within Your Supply Chain
Session Eleven: Sustainable Supply Chain Strategies
- What is Sustainability?
- Reducing the Impact on the Environment
Session Twelve: Applying Lean Techniques to the Supply Chain
- Lean 101
- Applying Lean to the Supply Chain
Session Thirteen: The Future of Supply Chain Management
- Top Trends
- Making Connections
- Recommended Reading List
- Personal Action Plan
Continue your learning
Part of this learning pathway: Logistics & Supply Chain Management
Course pathway: eBSI Export Academy > Logistics & Supply Chain Management > Logistics and Supply Chain Management
Explore more Logistics & Supply Chain Management training or return to the eBSI Export Academy.
Your questions, answered
Does the course include a certificate?
The course assessment leads to a downloadable digital PDF CPD Certificate of Completion. See the course description for the CPD credits awarded.
What is CPD?
CPD stands for Continuing Professional Development. It is the ongoing learning that helps you maintain and develop the knowledge and skills you use in your work. Courses, workshops and other learning activities can contribute to your CPD record.
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