Full program description
Overview
Logistics is the management of the flow of products, information, and other resources, including intangibles like energy, between the point of origin and where they';re consumed. This course will give you a fundamental understanding of logistics and how you can be part of a successful logistics team.
By the end of this course, you will be able to
- Define and identify the main types of logistics
- Explain the fundamental tasks associated with logistics
- Describe the importance of logistics technology in the supply chain process and material handling
- Explain what inventory is and its importance
- Differentiate among the three types of inventory costs
- Define product distribution and its importance
- Identify different modes for transporting goods
- Describe the importance of safety and quality as it relates to logistics
- List the main elements that can help a logistics company be successful
- Recognize logistics teamwork strategies
- Describe various roles and responsibilities within logistics teams
Estimated completion time (hours): 5.8