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Are you ready to delve into the dynamic world of logistics and supply chain management? Our comprehensive course is designed to equip you with the essential knowledge and skills to excel in this critical field. Whether you're new to logistics or looking to enhance your existing expertise, this course is your gateway to mastering the fundamentals.

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CPD Certified

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CIQ Approved

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In this course, learners delve into the world of managing goods and materials effectively. They start by understanding the concept of inventory and its significance in supply chains. The course covers the processes of receiving and validating inventory, ensuring goods are correctly accounted for upon arrival. Setting up a warehouse is explored, highlighting how layout and organization impact efficiency. Learners also discover methods for identifying demand, crucial for planning and meeting customer needs. The outbound process, focusing on shipping goods to customers, is detailed, emphasizing timely and accurate order fulfillment. Maintaining inventory accuracy is stressed throughout, teaching techniques to prevent discrepancies.

Finally, learners explore the key players in logistics and supply chains, understanding the roles and interactions that ensure smooth operations. This course equips learners with practical knowledge essential for effective management within logistics and supply chain environments.

Course Curriculum

Module 01: What is Inventory

Module 02: The Receiving Process and Validating Inventory

Module 03: Setting up the Warehouse

Module 04: Identifying Demand

Module 05: The Outbound Process

Module 06: Maintaining Inventory Accuracy

Module 07: Key Players

Learning Outcomes:

Define inventory and its role in supply chain management efficiency.

Describe procedures for receiving and verifying incoming inventory accurately.

Outline steps involved in warehouse setup and layout optimization.

Analyze methods for forecasting and identifying customer demand patterns.

Explain the process of preparing and shipping orders to customers.

Implement techniques to ensure ongoing accuracy of inventory records.

CPD

10 CPD hours / points Accredited by CPD Quality Standards

Introduction to Logistics and Supply Chain Management 49:51 1: Module 01: What is Inventory 11:34 2: Module 02: The Receiving Process and Validating Inventory 04:35 3: Module 03: Setting up the Warehouse 05:48 4: Module 04: Identifying Demand 05:36 5: Module 05: The Outbound Process 07:19 6: Module 06: Maintaining Inventory Accuracy 06:16 7: Module 07: Key Players 07:43 8: CPD Certificate - Free 01:00

Who is this course for?

Individuals interested in logistics and supply chain management principles.

Professionals seeking foundational knowledge in inventory management practices.

Students aiming to understand warehouse operations and inventory control.

Entry-level employees in retail or distribution sectors.

Managers looking to enhance their understanding of supply chain logistics.

Career path

Warehouse Manager

Inventory Control Coordinator

Logistics Analyst

Supply Chain Coordinator

Procurement Officer

Distribution Manager

Certificates

Digital certificate

Digital certificate - Included

Reed Courses Certificate of Completion

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Will be downloadable when all lectures have been completed.

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