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Logistics Operations Management Training

SAQA US AATICD-0108 | NQF 5 | Credits 10 | Duration 5 Days
From $1,242 per delegate

Description

This course equips learners with the skills to manage logistics operations effectively, including planning, implementing, and controlling the flow of goods and services. It covers supply chain integration, inventory management, and performance measurement to optimize operational efficiency.

Learning Outcomes

  • Apply logistics principles to design efficient supply chain processes.
  • Analyze inventory management techniques to minimize costs and maximize service levels.
  • Evaluate transportation and warehousing strategies for optimal resource utilization.
  • Implement performance measurement systems to monitor logistics operations.
  • Demonstrate effective coordination with internal and external stakeholders in the supply chain.
  • Design contingency plans to mitigate risks in logistics operations.

Target Audience

This course is designed for logistics supervisors, operations managers, and supply chain professionals seeking to enhance their operational management capabilities.

Prerequisites

None — open enrollment.

Course Outline

Day 1: Foundations of Logistics Operations Management

Objectives:
• Define logistics operations management and its role in supply chain.
• Identify key components of a logistics system.
• Explain the importance of customer service in logistics.
• Distinguish between inbound and outbound logistics.
• Describe the flow of goods, information, and finances.

Topics:
• Introduction to logistics operations management
• The logistics system: transport, warehousing, inventory, and information
• Customer service and order fulfilment
• Inbound vs outbound logistics
• Supply chain integration basics
• Key performance indicators (KPIs) in logistics

Day 2: Transportation and Distribution Management

Objectives:
• Compare different modes of transport and their suitability.
• Plan efficient transportation routes.
• Understand documentation and compliance requirements.
• Calculate transportation costs and evaluate trade-offs.
• Apply principles of distribution network design.

Topics:
• Modes of transport: road, rail, air, sea, pipeline
• Route planning and optimisation
• Transport documentation: bills of lading, waybills
• Costing and rate negotiation
• Distribution network design: hubs, cross-docking
• Regulatory compliance and safety

Day 3: Warehousing and Inventory Management

Objectives:
• Describe warehouse functions and layouts.
• Apply inventory control methods (EOQ, ABC analysis).
• Implement stocktaking and cycle counting procedures.
• Optimise storage and picking processes.
• Use warehouse management systems (WMS) effectively.

Topics:
• Warehouse design and layout principles
• Inventory management: EOQ, safety stock, reorder points
• ABC analysis and classification
• Stocktaking methods: periodic, perpetual, cycle counting
• Picking, packing, and shipping operations
• Warehouse management systems (WMS) overview
• Safety and housekeeping in warehouses

Day 4: Logistics Technology, Risk, and Performance Management

Objectives:
• Evaluate logistics technologies (GPS, RFID, TMS, WMS).
• Identify and mitigate logistics risks.
• Measure logistics performance using KPIs.
• Apply continuous improvement methodologies (Lean, Six Sigma).
• Understand reverse logistics and sustainability.

Topics:
• Logistics technology: GPS tracking, RFID, TMS, WMS
• Risk management: supply chain disruptions, theft, damage
• Performance measurement: KPIs, balanced scorecard
• Continuous improvement: Lean logistics, Six Sigma
• Reverse logistics: returns, recycling, waste management
• Green logistics and sustainability practices

Day 5: Strategic Integration and Practical Application

Objectives:
• Integrate logistics functions into a cohesive strategy.
• Develop a logistics operations plan.
• Solve real-world logistics problems using case studies.
• Present and defend logistics decisions.
• Prepare for assessment and certification.

Topics:
• Strategic logistics planning and alignment with business goals
• Case study: end-to-end logistics operation
• Problem-solving: delays, cost overruns, capacity issues
• Presentation of logistics improvement proposals
• Review of key concepts and exam preparation
• Course assessment and feedback

Practicals

16 hours of practicals To be conducted online or on-campus or in-house
Overview

Practical sessions reinforce theoretical knowledge through hands-on exercises in transport planning, warehouse layout, inventory simulation, and technology use. Learners apply concepts in realistic scenarios to develop operational skills.

Practical Activities
  • Transport Route Optimisation Exercise — Using a map and software, plan optimal delivery routes for multiple stops, considering time windows and vehicle capacity. (4h)
  • Warehouse Layout and Picking Simulation — Design a warehouse layout and simulate order picking using different strategies (zone, wave, batch). (4h)
  • Inventory Control Simulation — Manage inventory levels using EOQ and reorder points in a simulated environment with fluctuating demand. (4h)
  • Technology and Risk Scenario — Use a TMS demo to track shipments and respond to a disruption scenario (e.g., road closure, supplier delay). (4h)

Summatives

Each delegate is assessed continuously throughout the course via daily exercises, scored practical assignments, and a final summative test at the end.

Practical Assignments — 30%

Practical assignments are observed and scored against a rubric during the practical sessions. Each delegate's practical mark is averaged into a single 100% score and contributes 30% to the final total.

Daily Exercises — 20%

Every training day ends with a multiple-choice exercise scored out of 100%. The scores from each daily exercise are averaged across the duration of the course to produce a Daily Average mark, which contributes 20% to the final total.

Final Test — 50%

On the last day a final summative test is written. It is a multiple-choice paper with multiple-answer questions: each question may have more than one correct option, and a single wrong selection on a question marks the entire question wrong — no partial credit. The final test is scored out of 100% and contributes 50% to the overall mark.

Final Total
Component Out of Weight
Practical Assignments (rubric-scored) 100% 30%
Daily Average (multiple choice) 100% 20%
Final Test (multi-answer multiple choice) 100% 50%
Final Total 100%

All marks are recorded on the AATICD LMS and visible to each learner under their account.

Certificate

Certificate of Completion

Awarded to delegates who achieve an overall mark of 50% or higher on the Final Total (Practicals 30% + Daily Average 20% + Final Test 50%).

How it works
  • Certificates are auto-generated on the AATICD LMS as soon as the marks pass the 50% threshold.
  • Each certificate is a branded PDF with the delegate's name, the course title, the unit standard ID, NQF level, credits, and the date of issue.
  • You can download or print your certificate from your LMS dashboard at any time after issue — there's no reissue fee and no expiry date.
  • If you scored under 50% you can sit the final test again at the next scheduled session at no extra cost.
Where to find it

Sign in to the LMS, open your dashboard, and your certificates appear under My Certificates. Each entry has a View / Download button and a print option.

Training Discounts

Group discounts apply automatically — the more delegates you enrol, the greater the saving. Discounts are calculated at 3% per 5 delegates, scaling up to 40% off for 100+ delegates.

Delegates Discount
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10 6% off
15 9% off
20 12% off
25 15% off
30 18% off
50 30% off
75 35% off
100 40% off

3% discount per 5 delegates, up to 40% off for 100+ delegates. Contact us for a custom group quote.

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