Logistics Field Supervisor

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Course Introduction

An effective Logistics Supervisor can provide a competitive in managing contract as well as routine inventory systematically. Best-practice warehouses deliver superior customer satisfaction by functioning as a tightly-integrated part of a company’s value chain. This course will enable Logistics Field Supervisors to understand how to improve the operations of any warehouse by implementing lean operating processes, by intelligently managing inventory, and by establishing a performance management program that ensures continuous improvement.

Highlights of the course include:

  • Structuring, managing and operating the Field warehouse
  • Implementing Lean principles in Logistics Management
  • Categorizing inventory using three-dimensional SKU segmentation
  • Role of Logistics in the value chain
  • Creating a metrics program and establishing KPI

Objectives

By the end of this course, participants will be able to:

  • Develop an understanding of the role of Logistics in the end-to-end value chain
  • Learn best practices for Logistics operating processes
  • Leverage information technology to improve visibility
  • Develop an inventory strategy that optimizes the firm’s investment in the warehouse
  • Understand the regulatory and personnel dimensions of Logistics operations
  • Develop a performance management program to give executives visibility and drive positive change

Training Methodology

This course will utilize a variety of proven adult learning techniques to ensure maximum understanding, comprehension and retention of the information presented.

This includes:

  • discussion and lectures leveraging years of hands-on supply chain and logistics experience across industries
  • the trainer will use real-world challenges and solutions, exercises and case studies and an extensive course manual

Who Should Attend?

This course is suitable to a wide range of professionals but will greatly benefit:

All of those who need an understanding of how to establish Logistics operations that contributes directly to the efficacy of the value chain, and the firm’s overall profitability.

  • Warehouse and distribution professionals
  • Production and manufacturing professionals
  • Logistics professionals
  • Supply chain generalists
  • Field Supervisors and End Users

Course Outline

Day 1: Day One Understanding Logistics and the Supply Chain

  • Definitions of logistics and Supply Chain management
  • Understanding the Supply Chain dynamics
  • The role of logistics in the Value Chain
  • The benefits of applying a Supply Chain approach
  • Supply Chain Operations Reference Models (SCOR)
  • The Theory of Constraints (TOC)

Day 2: Day Two Managing Warehouse Operations

  • Performance, Risk and Warehouse Management
  • Key performance indicators (KPI)
  • Equipment selection
  • Supply Chain risks:
    • Operational
    • Inventory
    • Disruption
    • Security
  • Inventory accuracy and cycle counting
  • Bar coding identification systems
  • Radio frequency identification systems
  • Improving warehousing productivity

Day 3: Day Three Layout Options including Yard Management

  • Receiving options
  • Storage options
  • Picking/assembly options
  • Dispatching options
  • Using the floor and the height space
  • Organising for flow

Day 4: Day Four Methods and Equipment Inventory Management

  • Inventory management systems
  • Establishing inventory levels
  • Supplier managed inventory
  • Just in time inventory management
  • Categorizing inventory using three-dimensional SKU segmentation

Day 5: Day Five Managing Transportation Operations

  • Correct application of Incoterms
  • Air carrier selection criteria
  • Ocean carrier selection criteria
  • Obtaining insurance coverage
  • Managing truck delivery operations
  • Effective use of consolidation
  • Measuring transportation performance

Certificate

  • Copex Certificate of Attendance will be provided to delegates who attend and complete the course.

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Yes, the choice is yours. The Logistics Field Supervisor Training Course  runs in a traditional classroom setting across various international locations, and it's also available as a live online programme for those who prefer to learn from wherever they are. Pick the format that fits your lifestyle and schedule best.

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This Logistics Field Supervisor Training Course welcomes professionals from all walks of corporate life — whether you're a seasoned manager, an emerging team leader, a subject-matter specialist, or simply someone driven to grow in their field. If you're serious about advancing your career and deepening your expertise, this course was built with you in mind.

Absolutely. Every participant who successfully completes the Logistics Field Supervisor Training Course earns an COPEX Certificate of Completion — a recognised mark of professional achievement. Depending on the specific course, it may also qualify for Training credits, which will be clearly noted in the course details.

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