Managing Logistics

Offered By: LinkedIn Learning

Course Description

Overview

Help your company practice more efficient delivery, distribution, and inventory control. Learn the ins and outs of logistics: a critical component of supply chain management.

Syllabus

Introduction

The key to logistics management
What is a logistics manager?

1. Key Decisions in Logistics Management

Make or buy?
Controlling inventory
Managing returns
Managing information flows

2. Logistics along the Supply Chain

Integrating logistics into the supply chain
Understanding the bullwhip effect
Shifting to regional supply chains
Managing customer demand
Overcoming obstacles to integration
Differentiating your customers

Conclusion

Next steps

Taught by

Steven Brown

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