About this Event
The , offered under by the , provides an advanced understanding of modern logistics operations and their role in improving supply chain efficiency and sustainability. The program focuses on warehouse management, transportation systems, inventory control, and distribution planning. Participants explore practical strategies for enhancing warehouse productivity, optimizing transport routes, managing inventory accurately, and ensuring the smooth movement of goods across supply networks. The course also emphasizes strategic logistics planning, operational control, and resource optimization to help organizations reduce costs, improve delivery performance, and strengthen overall supply chain operations in competitive industrial and commercial environments.
Target Audience:
- Warehouse Managers who aim to develop deeper expertise in managing storage systems and logistics operations.
- Supply Chain Coordinators seeking to enhance their understanding of inventory and transportation control systems.
- Procurement and Logistics Officers responsible for overseeing the flow of goods and materials within organizations.
- Operations and Distribution Supervisors who manage daily supply activities and require effective logistics solutions.
- Industrial Engineers and Process Improvement Specialists focusing on optimizing logistics processes and reducing operational waste.
- Business Professionals and Administrators interested in expanding their managerial knowledge in logistics and transportation systems.
Objectives:
- To provide participants with a solid understanding of the principles and structure of logistics management and its strategic importance in modern industries.
- To enable professionals to design and implement effective systems for warehouse control and transportation planning.
- To enhance participants’ abilities to analyze and improve the efficiency of logistics and supply chain operations.
- To introduce advanced methods for managing inventory, minimizing costs, and maximizing the value of logistics activities.
- To strengthen decision-making skills in transport management and supply coordination based on data and performance indicators.
- To support organizations in building resilient, adaptable, and efficient logistics systems that align with global standards.
Course Outline:
- Fundamentals of Logistics Management
- Understanding the concept and evolution of logistics.
- The role of logistics in modern supply chains.
- Key logistics functions and performance measures.
- Relationship between logistics and organizational strategy.
- Warehouse Operations and Layout Design
- Principles of effective warehouse organization.
- Designing storage systems for efficiency and safety.
- Workflow optimization in warehouse environments.
- Key performance indicators for warehouse operations.
- Inventory Management and Control Systems
- Techniques for forecasting and inventory planning.
- Inventory valuation and classification systems.
- Cost implications of inventory management.
- Technology applications in inventory monitoring.
- Transportation and Fleet Management
- Fundamentals of transport system design.
- Managing vehicle fleets and route optimization.
- Evaluating transportation costs and performance.
- Safety and compliance in logistics transportation.
- Supply Chain Integration and Coordination
- Linking procurement, warehousing, and distribution.
- Information flow and coordination in the supply chain.
- Importance of supplier and customer collaboration.
- Managing disruptions in supply chain activities.
- Modern Control Systems in Logistics
- Introduction to logistics automation and control technologies.
- Use of sensors, RFID, and GPS in tracking and monitoring.
- Role of data analytics in logistics control.
- Integrating digital systems for real-time visibility.
- Performance Measurement and Process Improvement
- Establishing logistics performance indicators.
- Continuous improvement in warehouse and transport operations.
- Lean logistics principles and waste reduction.
- Benchmarking logistics efficiency across industries.
- Sustainability in Transport and Supply Systems
- Green logistics and environmental considerations.
- Sustainable transportation planning.
- Waste management and energy efficiency.
- Implementing eco-friendly logistics strategies.
- Risk Management in Warehousing and Transport
- Identifying potential risks in logistics operations.
- Developing mitigation and contingency plans.
- Safety standards and emergency response procedures.
- Regulatory compliance and operational resilience.
- Strategic Planning in Logistics and Supply Management
- Developing logistics strategies aligned with business goals.
- Long-term planning for capacity and resource optimization.
- Building partnerships and strategic alliances.
- Future trends and innovations in logistics and supply management.
Event venue & nearby stays
Geneva Institute of Business Management (GIBM), Businesspoint CFF, Geneva, Switzerland