Location

Community Services & Continuing Education - Cairo

Objectives

• Have you ever wondered how goods get delivered to us so quickly as soon as we order them? One word: Logistics! In this introductory Supply Chain Logistics course, I will take you on a journey to this fascinating backbone of global trade. We cover the three major building blocks of logistics networks: transportation, warehousing, and inventory. After completing this course, you will be able to differentiate the advantages and disadvantages of different modes of transportation. You will understand what goes into designing and setting up a warehousing facility. Finally, you will be able to select the options that enable you to develop logistics networks, that minimize costs and deliver top customer service. This is an introductory course designed to provide you with a start on your learning journey in logistics. You do not need to have any background in logistics, but it would be beneficial if you had a basic understanding of business concepts

Outcomes

Fundamentals of international logistics analysis a. Logistics services B. International supply chainC. Polymorphic D. In containers

Course Contents

Transportation -The Importance of Logistics-Moving Freight over the Road Motor Carriers Flying Freight Air Carriers Containers on a Train Express Delivery Warehousing and Inventory Management Why do companies need warehouses?How should we design a warehouse?How much inventory do we need?When to order inventory?Logistics Network