Logistics Foundations (2015)

Offered By: LinkedIn Learning

Course Description

Overview

An excellent logistics network can help ensure your company's long-term success. This course helps you understand logistics and how it impacts your company and customers.

Syllabus

Introduction

Logistics is everywhere
Why logistics is important

1. Fundamentals of Logistics

What is logistics?
Logistics must be effective and efficient
How a customer's order is filled
How to manage a customer's order

2. Logistics Activities

Understanding outbound logistics
Understanding inbound logistics
When goods move backwards
Choosing the right transportation method
How warehouses balance costs
Adding value through distribution

3. Logistics Interactions

Logistics supports your marketing strategy
Logistics cuts across department boundaries
Logistics touches your customer

4. Conclusion

Understand logistics better

Taught by

Steven Brown

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