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8 hours
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This course provides an introduction to the role of logistics within the supply chain
The course has been produced under a contractual agreement with WMG, University of Warwick.
The course explains the roles freight transportation and warehousing play in logistics and supply chain operations. The course takes you through the different modes of freight transport, the evolution of logistics, its effect on the environment, the technologies used and the different types of warehouse operation.
What you'll gain from this course...
Testimonials
"This module can share a lot of insight on a very important part of our supply chain processes".
"This module is very interesting and I am eager to better understand what we can take from opportunities, innovations and points of reflection for our processes".
"Supply chain is not something those outside of the profession think about, now it’s a household conversation topic! Interested to see how this course will bring the topic to life".
Who is this course aimed at?
This course is aimed at people who want an overview of logistics and who want to understand the current technologies in use within freight transport and warehousing.
Customer Testimonial regarding the author of the course
As an accredited tutor with the Chartered Institute of Logistics and Transport (CILT), in 2008 Gwynne was my tutor on a Warehouse Management course.
Since then, Gwynne has proven to be an invaluable mentor and I hold the highest regard for the breadth and depth of Gwynne's detailed knowledge covering all aspects of logistics and supply-chain; he is diligent, always prompt and has helped me further develop my commercial knowledge of:
- Outsourcing Decisions
- Performance Management
- Benchmarking
- Warehouse Improvements, and
- Managing Supplier Relationships
Gwynne is articulate and has an instinctive ability to quickly simplify and break-down complex logistics issues. I recommend Gwynne as a trainer and his book is a must-read: Warehouse Management - Barry Thomas Teva Pharmaceuticals
Gwynne founded his own logistics consultancy and training company in 2003. He works with companies through both training and consultancy to improve their logistics operations, benchmark performance and decide whether to outsource or not.
His three-day course on Warehouse Management is endorsed by the Chartered Institute of Logistics and Transport (CILT). He has recently co-written the Warehouse Manager’s Certificate of Professional Competence course which is accredited by the CILT. He is a visiting lecturer in Supply Chain at Warwick University.
He is also the Course Director for the Diploma in Logistics Management which is provided through North Kent College and Lloyd’s Maritime Academy.
Gwynne has also lectured at Hong Kong Polytechnic University, Chulalongkorn University in Bangkok and The Singapore Institute of Management.
He runs courses in the UK, India, Malaysia, China, UAE, Africa and The Philippines.
He has also produced on-line courses in Warehouse Management and Logistics Outsourcing.
He is a Fellow of both the CILT and ITOL. He is a Practising Associate of the Academy of Experts.
Apprise Consulting Ltd is a supply chain and logistics consultancy and training company. Apprise assists its clients to improve their warehousing and freight operations throug...