Welcome on this learning programme!

This online course offers a comprehensive introduction to the essential principles of logistics management. Through this course, you will gain a solid understanding of logistics and supply chain management, including its crucial role and various activities. Delve into the functions of packaging and warehousing, learning how these elements contribute to efficient logistics operations. Explore the significance of information technologies and transportation within the logistics framework. Additionally, the course provides insights into international logistics, emphasizing the control cycle and quality management concepts. By the course's conclusion, you will possess the foundational knowledge and skills necessary to navigate the dynamic field of logistics management effectively.

What you will learn:

At the end of this course, the learner should be able to:

• Define logistics and supply chain management, outline various logistics activities, and explain logistics' role in the South African economy.
• Outline aspects of forecasting, discuss different forecasting techniques and processes.
• Discuss the role and value of packaging in logistics, including packaging function, systems, equipment, and labelling.
• Explain warehousing's key function in the logistics chain.
• Discuss the role of information technologies (IT) in logistics, and describe the process of selecting and implementing a new logistics information system effectively.
• Discuss transport's role in logistics, identifying different transport categories.
• Define reverse logistics, and explain the role of reverse product distribution in logistics.
• Understand the importance of customer service in logistics.
• Discuss the importance of international logistics in South Africa and reasons for entering international markets.
• Define control in logistics management and explain the control cycle.

Note: The e-course book for this course is “Fundamentals of Logistics Management” published by Edge Learning Media, 978-1-77612-380-3.

Course Content:

Unit 1: Introduction to logistics management

Unit 2: Demand management

Unit 3: Packaging and materials handling

Unit 4: Warehousing

Unit 5: Logistics information systems

Unit 6: Transport

Unit 7: Reverse logistics

Unit 8: Customer service

Unit 9: International logistics

Unit 10: Logistics control

Note: The e-course book for this course is “The Fundamentals of Logistics Management” published by Edge Learning Media, ISBN 978-1-77612-380-3.

Who Should Attend:

• Logistic management and professionals.
• Any individual that wants to work within a logistics management environment.

Entry Requirements:

There are no entry requirements for this course.

Course Structure:

This course is only available in an online learning format. The course includes learning activities, videos and quizzes.

Assessments:

Learners will need to complete the online quiz for this course.

Accreditation:

This course is not accredited.

Certification:

 A Certificate of Successful Completion will be issued upon completion of the course.

Duration:

1 week per learning unit / 10 weeks in total (2-3 months)