OBJECTIVE

• To understand the concepts of logistics and distribution
• To know the planning for logistics
• Integrating procurement and inventory decisions
• The importance of warehousing and storage
• Mode of transport
• Operational management in Supply Chain Management

SEMINAR OUTLINE

Introduction to Supply Chain Management

• Functions of Warehousing
• Functions of Strategic Distribution

Decision in Warehousing and Distribution

• Centralised and Decentralised Warehousing and Distribution
• Resource & Customer Based
• Buffer Management
• Size of Distribution Centres
• Customer Service Level

Parts Numbers and Commodity Coding

• Significant vs. Insignificant Part Numbers
• Commodity Coding

Security and Loss Control

• Access Control and Commodity Coding

Materials Handling

• Guidelines in Design of a Materials Handling System
• Classification of MHS
• Mechanised Systems
• Semi-Automatic Systems

Inventory Accuracy & Recording

• Importance of Inventory Accuracy
• Effects on Customer Service
• Period Stock take
• Cycle Counting Systems
• Bar coding & Radio Frequency

Forecasting

• Principles of Forecasting
• Forecasting Methods

Measuring Warehousing and Distribution Operations

• Stock Turnover Rate
• Customer Service
• Cost of Operations