International Logistics
Learn Path Description
Understand international logistics and its management strategiesThis ExpertTrack from Coventry University will help you develop your skills and knowledge of international logistics. You’ll discover the key pillars of the process and delve into the physical distribution channels used to deliver goods in industrial and retail contexts. You’ll also explore planning at a strategic level and learn how to determine the best logistics processes for your business. Understand the opportunities and challenges involved in international logistics The increase in the international logistics trade means many opportunities and threats can arise for logistics organisations competing in the international market. This ExpertTrack will help you discover how best to manage these risks and ensure logistics quality as a requirement. Analyse multimodal transport To understand which mode of transport is best suited to your business, you’ll learn about multimodal transport and its characteristics, together with mode selection criteria. With a focus on procurement logistics, you’ll explore container shipping and its elements, as well as sourcing and procurement. You’ll also discover whether ICT applications will be an advantage or disadvantage to your order management systems. Understand inventory management Inventory concepts are key for supporting a more efficient and cost-effective approach to your management. You’ll explore Economic Order Quantity to minimise your inventory costs and analyse the bullwhip effect to help reduce impacts on your supply chain. Reduce waste in your supply chain with lean logistics Alongside experts at Coventry University, you’ll identify lean logistics and decision-making procedures in distribution networks to help eliminate waste in your supply chain. You’ll explore the concept of ‘lean’ and how to use its tools and principles to benefit your business. Discover sustainable logistics The final section of the course explores sustainability and how to make your logistics processes more environmentally friendly. You’ll learn how you can introduce sustainability into your procedures to create green logistics, as well as how you can overcome the challenges sustainability may bring to your supply chain. Upon successful completion of this ExpertTrack, you should be able to analyse and critically evaluate a range of logistics practices applied across different industries and geographical situations. You’ll be able to examine the implications of inventory holding, and critically evaluate and select an appropriate transport mode strategy for an organisation.
Skills You Will Gain
Courses In This Learning Path
Total Duration
2 weeks
Level
Intermediate
Learn Type
Certifications
International Logistics: A Beginner's Guide to Logistics Management
This two-week course will cover the fundamental concepts of international logistics and the opportunities this type management presents, as well how to overcome logistical obstacles.
Coventry University's International Logistics ExpertTrack course explores the strategic importance of international logistics. You'll examine several real-life examples of international logistic management through case studies.
This course will help you gain a better understanding of the impact of international trade on logistics, and how to minimize risks in your operations. You'll discover the key concepts and activities of international logistics. This will help you to manage your business.
This course will teach you how to assess and assure logistics quality, so that you can minimize the chance of a poor delivery causing damage to your reputation. This course will help you understand customer service and how it is essential in your logistics process.
You will be able to identify and make the best of international logistics by the end of this course.
Total Duration
2 weeks
Level
Intermediate
Learn Type
Certifications
Multimodal Transport: Sourcing and Procurement in Logistics
This course covers multimodal transport and the characteristics of each mode. It lasts for two weeks.
Learn the various model selection criteria and how to identify multimodal transportation key to help you understand the options available to you in your logistics business.
The process behind procurement logistics will be explained, as well as practical methods for sourcing and handling materials efficiently using the Kraljic matrix.
We'll begin by looking at container shipping and its components so you can use them in international logistics.
This standardised shipping method, also known by ISO containers, will be used to look at procurement and sourcing.
You'll be accompanied by experts from Coventry to identify the stages in the order cycle, and how efficient tools can help manage your orders.
We'll discuss the benefits of ICT applications for procurement and order management, and analyze the drawbacks to see if these tools are right for you.
This course will help you understand intermodal operations, their characteristics, and important legal information like the Bill of Lading and incoterms.
Total Duration
2 weeks
Level
Intermediate
Learn Type
Certifications
Inventory Management and Economic Order Quantity
This two-week course will teach you key concepts about inventory, including classifications, costs, and their benefits. The ABC analysis will be covered and how it can aid in inventory management. The Economic Order Quantity (EOQ), a method that reduces inventory costs, such as order costs and holding cost, will be helpful. The bullwhip effect and the EOQ concept will be discussed. The bullwhip effect is a way to reduce the negative effects it can have on your supply chain. You will be able to analyse the drivers and the results. Vendor Managed Inventory will be covered as well as the Efficient Customer Response (ECR). They will be discussed in detail and you'll learn how to create a customer-oriented approach to your supply chains. You will be able to use inventory management techniques to improve your supply chain and achieve the best results.
Total Duration
2 weeks
Level
Intermediate
Learn Type
Certifications
Lean Logistics: Decision Making in Supply Chain Management
This two-week course will teach you the basics of lean logistics and its principles. This course will help you understand lean logistics and the practical ways to implement it in your supply chain. The course will begin by teaching you how to identify the decision-making processes in your distribution networks. The course will help you identify areas where you can apply lean logistics to make better decisions. To gain a better understanding of the importance of facility location in network design, you will also be looking at the factors that could affect it. Learn about the just in time approach to network design and discover how lean logistics can further reduce waste in your supply chain.
This course will help you understand how to apply lean logistics in a variety ways that can benefit your supply chain processes.
Total Duration
2 weeks
Level
Beginner
Learn Type
Certifications
Distribution Network: Sustainable and Green Logistics
This two-week course offered by Coventry University focuses on sustainable logistics and supply chain management. Participants will learn best practices for calculating total logistics costs, presenting network structures, and applying sustainability in logistics. The course aims to explore the connection between sustainability and green logistics, including key concepts and drivers. Additionally, participants will have the opportunity to discuss and evaluate three viable logistics methods, considering their limitations and potential solutions. Throughout the course, the benefits of sustainability in the supply chain will be emphasized, along with the motivations behind implementing sustainable practices. Overall, this course provides a comprehensive understanding of sustainable logistics and its importance in creating a green and efficient supply chain.
