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Name: Logistics and Supply Chain Management Training- Kenya
Price: 1200 KES
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Training on Logistics and Supply Chain Management

Logistics and Supply Chain Management Training- Kenya

Category: Procurement and Logistics Training

Overview

The Expedition

About the Program

This practical training provides participants with a comprehensive understanding of how logistics and supply chain systems work together to drive operational efficiency and business success. It explores the evolution and dynamics of global supply chains, the economics of transportation, effective warehouse and inventory management, procurement strategies, and risk mitigation. Designed for professionals seeking to strengthen their supply chain operations, the course offers actionable tools and insights to streamline processes, manage resources effectively, and enhance performance across the entire supply chain network.

The program is offered both online and in-person and includes a certificate of completion.

Objectives

By the end of this training, participants will be able to:

Define logistics and supply chain management and explain their historical development and strategic importance
Understand the different phases and dynamics of the supply chain, including global logistics operations
Apply transportation economics to select cost-effective and efficient transport modes and manage associated documentation
Identify and manage risks in logistics, including operational, financial, and security-related challenges
Implement key performance indicators to evaluate logistics and warehouse performance
Distinguish between procurement and purchasing and understand their roles in supporting operational requirements
Optimize inventory through financial analysis, selective control techniques, and status monitoring
Reduce excess and obsolete inventory to improve organizational efficiency
Strengthen collaboration between logistics, procurement, and other functional units within the supply chain

Target Audience

Senior Supply Chain Managers and Executives
Marketing/ customer service and manufacturing managers
Procurement Managers
Purchasing Supervisors
Contracts Personnel
Tender Officials and Committees

Training Period

Classroom: 5 Days
Online: 7 Days

Training Modules

1: Understanding Logistics and the Supply Chain

Definitions of logistics and Supply Chain Management
History and the development
Understanding the Supply Chain dynamics
International and Global Logistics
Supply Chain Phases
The Theory of Constraints (TOC)

2: Transportation Economics

The Role of Transportation in Logistics
Management Key Decisions
Types of mode or intermodal system
International Commercial Terms in transportation and the liabilities
Documentation in transportation
Hazardous materials transportation

3: Performance, Risk and Warehouse Management

4: Procurement in Supply Chain

The difference between Procurement and Purchasing
What is the role of Procurement and Purchasing?
Support Operational Requirements
Manage the Procurement Process and the Supply Base
Develop Strong Relationships with Other Functional Group.

5: Inventory Management

Statistics in inventory management
Financial in inventory management
Selective inventory control management
Understanding Inventory status
Reducing excess and obsolete inventory
Improving the organization’s logistics and supply chain

Delivery Method

This program is taught through a mix of practical activities, theory, group work and case studies. Training manuals and additional reference materials are provided to the participants.