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Logistics & Transport Management

Introduction:

The quality of operations in the logistics function has a direct impact on the operating performance of an organization. This course is focused on the most modern techniques for the improved management of the flow of materials into and through the organization. It is concerned with all the areas responsible in the logistics process including procurement, inventory management, warehousing and transportation. It also covers the negotiation skills necessary to obtain your requirements in all of these areas. The candidates will learn by active participation during the course through the presentation of course material, exercises, training videos and discussions of “real life” issues in their organizations. Effective management of the flow of materials throughout an organization’s supply chain is of critical importance. In this course you will learn how to:

Utilize modern purchasing management techniques
Sharpen your negotiation skills
Manage inventories in a more productive manner
Improve control over warehouse and transportation operations

Course Objectives:

By the end of this course delegates will be able to:

Examine the most effective purchasing practices
Learn new trends in supplier management
Gain greater insight into the negotiation process
Study the use of negotiation techniques
Develop a strategy to better manage inventories
Examine inventory reduction techniques
Explore new methods and technologies in warehousing
Analyze the function of transportation management

Who Should Attend?

All business professionals who work in purchasing, procurement, stock control, warehousing and materials management would find this training session extremely beneficial

Course Outline:

Managing the Purchasing Function

· The 10 steps of purchasing

· Buyer skills development

· Objectives of supply chain management

· Supplier location and selection

· Types of contracts and purchase orders

· Supplier management

· Quality assurance

· Remedies for non-performance

Negotiation Skills Development

· Foundations of successful negotiations

· Overcoming difficulties in negotiations

· The impact of ethics

· Sharpening your skills

· Establishing negotiating goals

· Effective negotiating strategies

· Effective negotiating techniques

· Moving from confrontation to cooperation

Inventory Management

· Inventory management systems

· Establishing inventory levels

· Supplier managed inventory

· Consignment inventory

· Just in time inventory management

· Obtaining the benefits of standardization

· Utilizing ABC analysis

· Inventory management effectiveness measures

Managing Warehouse Operations

· Warehouse functions

· Utilizing warehouse systems

· Warehouse layout

· Inventory accuracy and cycle counting

· Bar coding identification systems

· Radio frequency identification systems

· Improving warehousing productivity

· Overcoming barriers to performance

Managing Transportation Operations

· Correct application of Incoterms

· Air carrier selection criteria

· Ocean carrier selection criteria

· Obtaining insurance coverage

· Managing truck delivery operations

· Utilizing modern tracking technology

· Effective use of consolidation

· Measuring transportation performance

COURSE LOCATIONS

Code	From	To	City	Fee
PS15	27 Jan 2020	07 Feb 2020	Zurich	US$ 9500	Book
PS15	23 Mar 2020	03 Apr 2020	Sydney	US$ 9500	Book
PS15	11 May 2020	22 May 2020	Rome	US$ 8500	Book
PS15	27 Jul 2020	07 Aug 2020	California	US$ 9000	Book
PS15	28 Sep 2020	09 Oct 2020	Bangkok	US$ 7500	Book
PS15	22 Nov 2020	03 Dec 2020	Riyadh	US$ 7000	Book

DUBAI OFFICE

Ittihad Deira Building,
Al Ittihad Rd, Deira
Dubai,
UAE
info@petrogas-training.com

USA OFFICE

642 E14 Street,
10009-13 Manhattan,
New York (NY)
USA
info@petrogas-training.com

EGYPT OFFICE

52 General Kamal Hejab Street,
Suez Bridge,
Cairo,
Egypt
info@petrogas-training.com

COURSE CERTIFICATE

Certificate of Completion will be provided to the candidate(s) who successfully attend and complete the course. Training hours attendance percentage of 75% is required.

TRAINING HOURS

Standard course hours: 8:30 A.M. to 3:30 P.M. Informal discussions: 4:30 P.M. to 5:30 P.M.

TRAINING METHODOLOGY

We use a blend of interactive and hands-on methods, active participation, a variety of instructional techniques, dynamic presentations, individual and group exercises, in depth discussion, DVD’s, role-plays, case studies, examples. All of the information, competencies, knowledge and skills acquired within our training programs, are 100% transferrable to the participants’ workplace.

ASSESSMENT & EVALUATION

Pre-Test and Post-Test Assessment are applied on 5-day and 10-day programs. Also, post course evaluation and candidate’s evaluation are applied to add another level of quality measurement. Candidates’ feedback is highly appreciated to elevate the training service quality.

ORGANIZATIONAL IMPACT

A- Have staff trained in the latest training and development approaches

B- Support nationalization and talent management initiatives

C- Have properly trained and informed people who will be able to add value

D- Gain relevant technical knowledge, skills and competencies

PERSONAL IMPACT

A- Develop job related skills

B- Develop personal skills in subject matter

C- Have a record of your growth and learning results

D- Bring proof of your progress back to your organization

F- Become competent, effective and productive

G- Be more able to make sound decisions

H- Be more effective in day to day work by mastering job-related processes

I- Create and develop competency to perform job well

FREQUENT NOMINATIONS SCHEME

A- 10% discount after 05 candidates’ registration.

B- 15% discount after 10 candidates’ registration.

C- 20% discount after 20 candidates’ registration.

D- 25% discount after 25 candidates’ registration.

E- 30% discount after 30 candidates’ registration

F- Higher discount rates will be offered based on work volume with different clients.

SEVERAL NOMINATIONS ON THE SAME COURSE SCHEME

A- One extra free seat is offered on 4 candidates on the same course and dates.

B- Two extra free seats are offered on 6 candidates on the same course and dates.

C- Three extra free seats are offered on 8 candidates on the same course and dates.

D- Four extra free seats are offered on 10 candidates on the same course and dates.

E- Five extra free seats are offered on 12 candidates on the same course and dates.

REGISTRATION POLICY

Nominations to our public courses are to be processed by the client’s Training and/or HR departments. A refund will be issued back to the client in the event of course cancellation or seat unavailability. A confirmation will be issued to the relevant department official(s).

CANCELLATION POLICY

If a confirmed registration is cancelled less than 5 working days prior to the course start date, a substitute participant may be nominated to attend the same course or a 20% cancellation charge is applied. In case of a no-show, a 100% fee will be charged.

PAYMENT POLICY

Payment is due upon receiving the course confirmation, invoice and/or proforma invoice. However; the fee due can be wire transferred to our bank account directly after course completion. Our bank details are illustrated on the confirmation, invoice and proforma invoice, as well. The above documents can be communicated electronically, i.e., in a soft copy or/and in hard copy based on customer’s request.

COPYRIGHT

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