Certified in Logistics, Transportation & Distribution

1. Logistics & Supply Chain Fundamentals

• Role of logistics within the end-to-end supply chain
  
  
• Global trade, logistics networks, and infrastructure
  
  
• Customer service and performance expectations
  
  

2. Transportation Management

• Modes of transportation and selection criteria
  
  
• Freight pricing, routing, and carrier management
  
  
• Transportation safety, compliance, and risk control
  
  

3. Distribution Network Design

• Distribution center (DC) roles and layouts
  
  
• Network optimization and location strategy
  
  
• Throughput, capacity, and flow management
  
  

4. Warehousing & Materials Handling

• Warehouse operations and process design
  
  
• Storage systems, picking strategies, and automation
  
  
• Health, safety, and productivity considerations
  
  

5. Inventory Management

• Inventory policies and replenishment methods
  
  
• Balancing service levels and carrying costs
  
  
• Demand variability and inventory risk
  
  

6. Order Fulfillment & Customer Service

• Order processing and fulfillment strategies
  
  
• Performance metrics and service level agreements
  
  

Returns, reverse logistics, and exception handling