Supply Chain and Logistics Management
Plan and run efficient supply chains, from demand planning and inventory to warehousing and transport.
- 5 days
- Classroom · Live virtual · In-house
- Afriskora Certificate of Completion
Course overview
This course covers end-to-end supply chain management with an African lens: demand planning, inventory control, warehousing, transport and fleet, cross-border logistics and supply chain risk. It includes practical exercises and KPI design.
Who should attend
- Supply chain and logistics managers
- Warehouse and stores staff
- Fleet and transport managers
- Operations managers
What you will be able to do
- Plan demand and supply
- Control inventory levels and costs
- Run efficient warehouses
- Manage transport, fleet and cross-border logistics
- Measure and reduce supply chain risk
Course outline
Day 1Supply chain strategy
- • Supply chain models
- • Demand planning
- • Sales and operations planning
- • KPIs
Day 2Inventory
- • Inventory models
- • ABC analysis
- • Stock control
- • Stocktakes and losses
Day 3Warehousing
- • Warehouse layout
- • Receiving and dispatch
- • Safety
- • Warehouse systems
Day 4Transport and fleet
- • Transport modes
- • Fleet management
- • Cross-border logistics
- • Customs and corridors
Day 5Risk and improvement
- • Supply chain risk
- • Digital supply chains
- • Cost reduction
- • Improvement plan
Frequently asked questions
How long is the Supply Chain and Logistics Management course?
The course runs for 5 days. Daily start and finish times are confirmed in your joining instructions. Live virtual sessions cover the same programme.
Do I receive a certificate?
Yes. Every participant who completes the course receives an Afriskora Certificate of Completion with a unique code that employers can verify online.
Can this course be delivered in-house for our team?
Yes. We can run it at your premises or online for your team, on dates that suit you, and adapt examples and case studies to your sector.
How do I book and pay?
Request dates and we'll send available sessions and a quote. Bookings are confirmed by invoice and paid by EFT. South African clients can include the course in their Workplace Skills Plan.
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