The Logistics Management Programme aims to:
1. Develop advanced knowledge of logistics and supply chain systems.
2. Enhance skills in warehouse and transportation operations.
3. Improve understanding of procurement and inventory strategies.
4. Develop competence in logistics planning and coordination.
5. Strengthen decision-making skills in logistics management.
6. Prepare learners for professional roles in logistics and supply chain industries.

Upon successful completion of the programme, learners will be able to:
1. Apply logistics principles to real-world supply chain operations.
2. Manage warehouse and distribution activities.
3. Plan transportation and delivery schedules.
4. Implement inventory control systems.
5. Understand procurement and supplier management.
6. Use logistics documentation effectively.
7. Apply safety and quality procedures in logistics operations.
8. Execute logistics projects and operational improvements.

Module 1: Supply Chain Management

Supply Chain Structure
• Supply Chain Integration
• Supply Chain Planning
• Demand Forecasting
• Supplier Relationships
• Distribution Networks
• Global Supply Chains
• Supply Chain Performance

Module 2: Transportation and Distribution Management

• Transportation Planning
• Route Optimization
• Fleet Management
• Freight Forwarding
• Distribution Channels
• Delivery Scheduling
• Transportation Costs
• Transport Risk Management

Module 3: Warehouse and Storage Systems

• Warehouse Design
• Storage Methods
• Warehouse Automation
• Inventory Storage Systems
• Warehouse Management Systems (WMS)
• Handling Equipment
• Warehouse Security
• Warehouse Performance Monitoring

Module 4: Inventory and Materials Management

• Inventory Planning
• Economic Order Quantity (EOQ)
• Safety Stock
• Inventory Forecasting
• Materials Handling
• Stock Valuation
• Inventory Software Systems
• Inventory Reporting

Module 5: Procurement and Supplier Management

• Procurement Process
• Supplier Selection
• Supplier Evaluation
• Purchase Orders
• Contract Management
• Vendor Relationships
• Procurement Documentation
• Procurement Risk Management

Module 6: International Logistics and Customs

• Global Logistics Systems
• Import and Export Procedures
• Customs Regulations
• Shipping Terms (Incoterms)
• Freight Documentation
• Cargo Handling
• Trade Compliance
• International Freight Management

Module 7: Logistics Information Systems

• Logistics Software
• Warehouse Management Systems
• Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP)
• Barcode Systems
• Tracking Systems
• Data Management
• Reporting Systems
• Digital Logistics

Module 8: Quality, Safety, and Risk Management

• Logistics Safety Standards
• Risk Assessment
• Quality Control Systems
• Health and Safety Procedures
• Emergency Planning
• Safety Regulations
• Continuous Improvement
• Environmental Considerations

Final Project