Programme Info

Management of organisations needs to have the knowledge, skills and techniques relevant for operational demands and control. In addition to being exposed to contemporary trends that affect the scope and practice of business logistics and materials management, delegates will be armed with the fundamental knowledge and relevant skills that will enable them to manage logistics and materials in their organizations. 

Target Audience

Materials, distribution, logistics, procurement, warehouse, operations and inventory staff in public and private organizations. 

Programme

• Logistics and materials management: an overview
• Planning and budgeting for materials and logistics.
• Key components of logistics
• The role of logistics in an organization
• Inventory planning and control system
• Procurement planning
• Material handling and storage planning
• Store and warehousing management
• Security, safety measures and codification
• Material distribution inventory.
• Issues in transport management.
• Challenges and fraud management in material planning and logistics.