Logistics : Strategy & Operations

Logistics Strategy & Operations

Devising and implementing an advanced logistics strategy for any business is never easy. It’s a complex and involved process, which demands a strong understanding of the purpose and importance of effective logistics. In order to create an effective logistics strategy, you first need to know what makes for logistics efficiency. The way a business handles logistics has a direct impact on its general performance and market position. Greater focus on logistics efficiency therefore leading to improved performance. The one certainty being that those business which take logistics for granted may never reach their full potential.

This targeted tutorial has been designed for senior managers, business owners and anyone working in a supply chain or logistics setting. It focuses on the strategic importance and value of logistics, exploring a series of strategy options and their potential effects on the business. Learn how to design, develop and implement an effective logistics strategy – a blueprint for better business performance and efficiency.

Logistics Strategy & Operations

Objectives

• Evaluate the types of strategic decisions in logistics
• Explore various Logistics Strategies
• Explain the Designing of a Logistics Strategy and Logistics Audit

Programme Content

Topics:

• Types of Decision
• Strategic Role Of Logistics
• Logistics Strategy
• Strategy Options
• Other Strategies
• Environmental Protection Strategies
• Designing a Logistics Strategy
• Developing the Strategy

Course Benefits:

• Full Tutor Support
• Self paced, no fixed schedules
• Available to students anywhere in the world
• 24/7 Access to the LMS ( Learning Management System )
• Easy to understand quality e-learning study materials

Course Material

All course materials are included in the course price. All your study material will be available on our learning management system for which you will get access once you are enrolled. The material can be downloaded and printed as well.

Our distance learning course materials are specially written for home study and contain a wealth of knowledge in easy to understand language. We use variety of media to help you learn. Your course may use any of the following different media which you can use from home or where ever you choose to study:

• Online course materials
• Question papers
• Additional Supporting Material
• Useful Links

Course assessment

You will be continually assessed throughout the course. Your assignment will be marked by your tutor and independently moderated. The feedback on your assignment will then be sent to you. On receipt of this, you may wish to contact your tutor to discuss the feedback.

Tutor Support

When you enrol on a course with Brentwood Open Learning College you are allocated your personal tutor. Tutor’s help and support will be available throughout your studies with the college. He/she will assess your work and will provide you with regular feedback on your progress.

• Managers, supervisors and team leaders
• Confident , self motivated and passionate candidates
• Supply chain workers seeking for CPD
• Logistics managers looking to expand knowledge and skills
• Candidates looking to enhance their CVs
• Anyone interested in developing knowledge and skills

No prior knowledge is required to take this course.

*Note: This CPD Unit is offered on special discounted price on REED only and does not include awarding body accreditation charges. At the end of the unit, learner can claim CPD Accredited certificate by paying £35 accreditation fee and postal charges (£9 for UK students, £15 for outside UK).

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