Understanding Logistics

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.

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