Services Transport, Operations and Logistics

Global Logistics Information Systems Evaluation Training

SAQA US 252303 | NQF 5 | Credits 10 | Duration 7 Days
From $1,523 per delegate

Description

This course equips learners with the skills to evaluate information systems used in global logistics. Participants will learn to assess system functionality, data integrity, and alignment with international supply chain requirements. The course enables informed decision-making regarding the selection and optimisation of logistics information systems.

Learning Outcomes

  • Evaluate the functionality and performance of information systems supporting global logistics operations.
  • Analyze data integrity, security, and compliance aspects of logistics information systems.
  • Assess the alignment of information systems with international trade regulations and standards.
  • Apply criteria to compare and select appropriate logistics information systems for global operations.
  • Demonstrate the ability to recommend improvements to existing logistics information systems.
  • Design a framework for ongoing evaluation of logistics information system effectiveness.

Target Audience

Logistics managers, supply chain analysts, and IT professionals involved in the implementation or evaluation of logistics information systems within global supply chains.

Prerequisites

None — open enrollment

Course Outline

Day 1: Introduction to Global Logistics Information Systems

Objectives:
• Define global logistics information systems (GLIS) and their role in supply chain management
• Identify key components and functions of GLIS
• Understand the strategic importance of information systems in global logistics
• Differentiate between various types of logistics information systems
• Recognize current trends and technologies in GLIS

Topics:
• Overview of global logistics and supply chain management
• Definition and scope of logistics information systems
• Key components: hardware, software, data, networks, people
• Functions: order processing, inventory management, transportation, warehousing
• Strategic importance: competitive advantage, cost reduction, customer service
• Trends: IoT, AI, blockchain, cloud computing

Day 2: System Architecture and Data Management

Objectives:
• Describe the architecture of logistics information systems
• Explain data management principles including data capture, storage, and retrieval
• Understand database management systems (DBMS) and data warehousing
• Discuss data quality, security, and governance in logistics
• Evaluate the role of EDI and API integrations

Topics:
• System architecture: client-server, cloud-based, hybrid
• Data management: data sources, data capture methods (barcode, RFID, GPS)
• Database management: relational databases, SQL, NoSQL
• Data warehousing and business intelligence
• Data quality: accuracy, completeness, timeliness
• Data security: encryption, access controls, compliance
• EDI and API integrations for data exchange

Day 3: Transportation Management Systems (TMS)

Objectives:
• Explain the purpose and functionality of Transportation Management Systems
• Analyze key TMS modules: planning, execution, freight payment
• Understand route optimization and carrier selection algorithms
• Evaluate TMS integration with other systems (WMS, ERP)
• Discuss benefits of TMS: cost savings, efficiency, visibility

Topics:
• Overview of TMS: functions and benefits
• TMS modules: load planning, routing, scheduling, tracking
• Route optimization algorithms: shortest path, vehicle routing problem
• Carrier selection and rate management
• Freight audit and payment
• Integration with WMS, ERP, and global trade systems
• Case studies of TMS implementation

Day 4: Warehouse Management Systems (WMS) and Inventory Control

Objectives:
• Describe the core functions of Warehouse Management Systems
• Understand inventory management techniques: ABC analysis, cycle counting
• Explain WMS integration with automation (AS/RS, robotics)
• Discuss real-time inventory tracking using RFID and barcodes
• Analyze WMS benefits: accuracy, productivity, space utilization

Topics:
• WMS overview: receiving, putaway, picking, packing, shipping
• Inventory control methods: FIFO, LIFO, batch tracking
• ABC analysis and cycle counting
• Warehouse automation: conveyors, AS/RS, AGVs, robotics
• RFID and barcode technology for tracking
• WMS integration with TMS and ERP
• Performance metrics: accuracy, throughput, labor productivity

Day 5: Global Trade and Compliance Systems

Objectives:
• Understand the role of information systems in global trade compliance
• Explain customs documentation and automated clearance processes
• Discuss trade regulations: tariffs, sanctions, export controls
• Evaluate systems for managing trade documents (e.g., certificates of origin)
• Analyze the impact of trade agreements on logistics systems

Topics:
• Global trade management systems: functions and benefits
• Customs automation: electronic data interchange (EDI) with customs
• Trade compliance: restricted party screening, license management
• Documentation: commercial invoice, packing list, bill of lading
• Tariff classification and duty calculation
• Free trade agreements and preferential duty programs
• Risk management and audit trails

Day 6: Performance Measurement and Analytics in Logistics

Objectives:
• Identify key performance indicators (KPIs) for logistics
• Understand data analytics techniques: descriptive, predictive, prescriptive
• Explain the use of dashboards and reporting tools
• Evaluate logistics performance using benchmarking
• Discuss continuous improvement methodologies (Lean, Six Sigma)

Topics:
• Logistics KPIs: on-time delivery, order accuracy, inventory turnover
• Data analytics: descriptive (dashboards), predictive (demand forecasting), prescriptive (optimization)
• Dashboard design and reporting tools (Tableau, Power BI)
• Benchmarking: internal, competitive, best-in-class
• Continuous improvement: Lean logistics, Six Sigma, DMAIC
• Case studies on performance improvement

Day 7: Integration, Emerging Technologies, and Strategic Decision Making

Objectives:
• Analyze integration challenges and solutions across logistics systems
• Evaluate emerging technologies: IoT, AI, blockchain, autonomous vehicles
• Develop a strategic framework for GLIS selection and implementation
• Conduct a cost-benefit analysis for GLIS projects
• Create a roadmap for GLIS adoption in a global context

Topics:
• System integration: ERP, TMS, WMS, global trade systems
• Integration challenges: data silos, legacy systems, standardization
• Emerging technologies: IoT for real-time tracking, AI for demand forecasting, blockchain for transparency
• Autonomous vehicles and drones in logistics
• Strategic framework: needs assessment, vendor selection, implementation
• Cost-benefit analysis: ROI, TCO
• Roadmap development: phased approach, change management

Practicals

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

Hands-on practicals allow learners to apply theoretical knowledge by using simulation software for TMS and WMS, analyzing data in BI tools, and performing system integration exercises. These activities reinforce learning and develop skills in operating logistics information systems.

Practical Activities
  • Practical 1: TMS Simulation Exercise — Learners use a TMS simulation to plan and optimize a shipment route, select carriers, and generate freight documents. (6h)
  • Practical 2: WMS and Inventory Control Lab — Using a WMS simulator, learners perform receiving, putaway, picking, and shipping operations, and conduct cycle counts. (6h)
  • Practical 3: Global Trade Documentation and Compliance — Learners complete customs documentation using a global trade management system and screen parties against restricted lists. (4h)
  • Practical 4: Analytics and Dashboard Creation — Learners use a BI tool to create a logistics dashboard with KPIs from provided datasets. (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.

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