Managing Logistics

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.

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