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Third Party Logistics (3PL), Warehouse, Transportation and Supply Chain Management

Third Party Logistics (3PL), Warehouse, Transportation and Supply Chain Management
Course Schedule

CLASSROOM

17-21 Mar 2025
Dubai
$5,950
26-30 May 2025
Riyadh
$5,950
04-08 Aug 2025
Dubai
$5,950
15-19 Dec 2025
Dubai
$5,950
Certificate
  • Coventry Academy Certificate of Attendance will be provided to delegates who attend and complete the course

Training Overview

Training Overview

This Third-Party Logistics (3PL), Warehouse, Transportation, and Supply Chain Management training course emphasizes the importance of sustainability in organizations, a topic that has gained significant attention at the Executive Board level globally over the past decade. Sustainability in logistics and supply chain management involves an organization’s efforts to improve environmental impact, manage waste, and assess and mitigate risks within the supply chain.

The course is designed for both suppliers and buyers who require a comprehensive overview of the key drivers affecting supply chains from a logistics and demand perspective. Participants will gain a fundamental understanding of logistics and supply chain management, including the essential principles and practices involved.

What are the goals?

By the end of this Coventry Academy training course, you will be able to:

  • Gather new insights into developing logistics and supply chain to achieve competitive advantage
  • Have an increased understanding of the impact of logistics and supply chain management on costs and financial performance
  • Implement successful cooperation with supply chain partners including third party logistics.
  • Appreciation of approaches and frameworks that can be applied to different market segments
  • Review of the latest thinking on supply chain strategy, planning and execution
  • Understand the different techniques to manage and optimize the warehouse

Who is this Training Course for?

This Coventry Academy training course is suitable to a wide range of professionals but will greatly benefit:

  • Employees and Managers working in
    • Operations
    • Supply Chain Management
    • Warehouse and Inventory Management
    • Procurement
    • Materials Management
    • Distribution and Logistics

The Course Content

Day One: Understanding Logistics and Supply Chain 
  • Definitions of Logistics and Supply Chain Management
  • History and the Development
  • Understanding the Supply Chain Dynamics
  • The Power of Supply Chain
  • International and Global Logistics
  • The Theory of Constraints (TOC)
Day Two:  Logistics & Warehouse Management 
  • Logistics Management
  • Warehouse Cost & Types
  • Warehouse Activities & Operations
  • Warehouse Location & Layout
  • Warehouse Resources & Equipment
  • Warehouse Technologies
  • Warehouse Safety Procedures
 Day Three:  Transportation Economics
  • The Role of Transportation in Logistics
  • Management Key Decisions
  • Types of Mode or Intermodal System
  • Incoterms in Transportation and the Liabilities
  • Documentation in Transportation
  • Hazardous Materials Handling & Transportation
  • Packaging Principles
Day Four:  Third Party Logistics (3PL) Management 
  • Types of Logistics Partners
  • Why 3PL?
  • Selecting 3PL
  • Advantages & Disadvantages of 3PL
  • Evaluating 3PL Performance
  • 3PL Technologies & Trends
Day Five:  Contracting & Negotiation
  • Suppliers and Service Providers Selections
  • Single sourcing vs. Multi sourcing
  • Building effective relationships with stakeholders
  • Purchasing Process
  • Negotiation Process
  • Creating a “Win-win” strategy
  • Contracts Management
  • Measuring Suppliers and the Purchasing Performance