Logistics came from French logér which means “accommodate”. Logistics was initially applied in military to support the movement, supply, food and accommodation of a campaigning army. Business has adopted logistics and successfully used it to support customer requirements and to gain control on the supply chain. However, with advanced computer and telecommunications technologies, businesses are expected to act and respond quickly to customer orders like never before. This reality is pushing the logistics people to be more efficient and cost effective in carrying out their job. And how about the phenomenal emergence of e-commerce and e-business? This calls for a radical look in logistics management. Many companies nowadays rise or fall on its logistics capability.

This course reviews some of the most basic terms, concepts, principles and methods for successful planning, organizing and controlling of logistics activities. Actual and experiential approaches for a globally competitive logistics strategies will be presented.

Objectives: By the end of the seminar, the participant would have gained:

1. Added insights on logistics management as a whole;
2. Learned state-of-the-art tools and techniques for evaluating logistics performance and problem-solving; and
3. An appreciation of the globally competitive logistics management system employing the airline standards.

Agenda:

Who should attend: Managers, supervisors, and staff in Logistics, Materials, Warehouse, PPC, and Security

Number of days: 2

Facilitator: Miraluz C. Tan