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1 minutes
All levels
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.
Key Features:
CPD Certified
Free Certificate from Reed
CIQ Approved
Developed by Specialist
Lifetime Access
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.
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
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.
Warehouse Manager
Inventory Control Coordinator
Logistics Analyst
Supply Chain Coordinator
Procurement Officer
Distribution Manager
Digital certificate
Digital certificate - Included
Reed Courses Certificate of Completion
Digital certificate - Included
Will be downloadable when all lectures have been completed.