Overview
Determining optimal site locations, establishing efficient supply and distribution networks.
Description
Determining optimal site locations, establishing efficient supply and distribution networks, implementing effective organisational structures, ensuring a well-functioning transport system, and establishing an efficient communication system are integral factors for successful business operations and logistics management.
Course Content
Unit 1: Use a variety of tools and methods to facilitate the site location decision
- A site decision is made by examining and evaluating possible factors impacting on site location
- The site location decision is made by utilising specific tools and methods in accordance with general procedures
- Critical factors are identified and evaluated to determine their influence on a site location decision
- A structured rational process is used to facilitate the decision regarding site location using a simulated or real scenario
Unit 2: Use a variety of tools and methods to facilitate the design of the facility layout
- The objectives of facility layouts are analysed to inform decisions on the tools and methods to use for the design process
- Processes and products that will impact on facility layouts are identified and evaluated
- Facility layouts are designed in accordance with materials handling requirements
- The facility layouts are designed by illustrating traditional or modern layouts to suit specific product and process requirements
Unit 3: Design an effective and competitive logistics system
- Concepts of logistics systems are evaluated to determine their influence on design processes
- An effective and competitive logistics system is designed in line with the organisational strategy
- The logistics system is designed in accordance with parameters of the site location
- The logistics system is designed in accordance with resource requirements planning
Unit 4: Initiate and participate in the establishment of supply chain organisational structures
- Information requirements for effective supply chain management are identified and sourced
- Key elements that define organisational structures are determined to evaluate their impact on supply chain infrastructure
- Concepts of supply chain infrastructure are evaluated to determine their influence on the establishment of supply chain organisational structures
- An organisational structure is developed in a given scenario that will facilitate effective supply chain management
Accreditation
- Non-accredited: Short course only
- Duration: 1h 53m
- Delivery: Classroom/Online/Blended
- Access Period: 12 Months
