Professional Certificate in Logistics (PSB Academy)

Preparing for the Future of Logistics

Before attending this course, it is recommended for students to have basic understanding of logistics and supply chain management concepts. No prior courses or certifications are required for students to take this course.

Distribution Logistics

Before attending this course, it is recommended for students to have basic understanding of logistics and supply chain management concepts. No prior courses or certifications are required for students to take this course.

Managing the Operations

Before attending this course, it is recommended for students to have basic understanding of logistics and supply chain operations.

No prior courses or certifications are required for students to take this course.

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Preparing for the Future of Logistics (2 days/15 hours)

• Compare and contrast the various existing logistical practices in the global economy;
• Apply logistics principles to achieve competitive advantage;
• Integrate logistics as core competency within the enterprise supply chain; and
• Develop procedures on workplace safety and health and in compliance with regulatory requirements.

Distribution Logistics (2 days/15 hours)

• Distinguish between logistics and supply chains and create an understanding of other logistics terms;
• Evaluate how organisations can integrate their logistics processes into global supply chains and leverage opportunities provided by computing and communications to manage;
• Appreciate how customer service bridges both marketing and logistics; and
• Develop a management agenda for implementing or improving supply chains and logistic.

Managing the Operations (2 days/15 hours)

• Appreciate the importance of the operations function to the day-to-day running of the organisation and how it contributes to competitive advantages;
• Comprehend the decisions made by operations managers involving the design and improvement of process for producing goods and services;
• Discuss all aspects of the quality system; and
• Apply forecasting techniques to optimise capacity planning.