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Supply Chain Logistics
Learn the various transportation methods and network designs that enable logistics to efficiently move goodsPreview the first lesson free — get full access to all 6 lessons.
Beginner Provider : Kersten Kelly-Bruner 6 Lessons · 18m in Arabic, German, English, Spanish, French, Portuguese, Chinese
Course Description
Throughout the supply chain, it’s critical to understand how to optimize your processes and operations to drive efficiency in transportation, warehouse design, and within your distribution network. There are four primary methods of transportation in logistics, and each one has various uses depending on the given situation. Identifying the advantages of each one enables you to minimize cost, maximize efficiency, and move products quickly. Similar to transportation, warehouses are designed to create an intentional sequence of operations to prioritize efficiency, increase productivity, and keep costs to a minimum. You must consider the scope of business that runs there early in the process so the design is tailored to facilitate the specific product. There are a variety of distribution network designs that serve specific purposes to get products to customers. By getting to know these, you can continue to deliver optimal service to your customers.
In Supply Chain Logistics, you will learn about the various methods of transportation and how to choose which one to use. You’ll review how to manage warehouses and inventory including designing a warehouse and determining the quantity of inventory needed. You’ll also take a deep dive into various design options and how to choose each one for an optimal network.
What You'll Learn
- Explain the various transportation methods including road, maritime, rail, and air
- Identify how to choose the best transportation method for a specific shipment
- Manage warehouses and inventory, including determining the quantity of inventory needed
- Design a warehouse and optimize the quantity of inventory needed
- Compare the various network design options and choose the right one for an optimal network
Key Takeaways
- There are four primary methods of transportation in logistics, each suited to different situations.
- Identifying the advantages of each transportation method helps minimize cost, maximize efficiency, and move products quickly.
- Warehouses are designed to create an intentional sequence of operations that prioritizes efficiency, increases productivity, and keeps costs to a minimum.
- The scope of business running in a warehouse should be considered early so the design is tailored to the specific product.
- A variety of distribution network designs serve specific purposes for getting products to customers and delivering optimal service.
Frequently Asked Questions
What topics does Supply Chain Logistics cover?
The course covers the various methods of transportation and how to choose which one to use, how to manage warehouses and inventory including designing a warehouse and determining the quantity of inventory needed, and various distribution network design options and how to choose one for an optimal network.
What transportation methods will I learn about?
You will learn about the four primary methods of transportation in logistics: road, maritime, rail, and air, and how to choose the best method for a specific shipment.
How is the course structured?
The course is organized into the following lessons: Introduction; Transportation Methods; Warehouse and Inventory; Distribution and Network Design Pt. 1; Distribution and Network Design Pt. 2; and Test Your Knowledge.
What skills does this course help develop?
The course supports skills in Adaptability, Critical Thinking, Decision Making, and Problem Solving.
