Design of Logistics Concepts for Efficient Supply Chains Jämför

About the course

Product development is increasingly carried out across global networks involving suppliers, customers and production units in different locations. This makes logistics an important part of product and supply chain design.

In this course, you will learn how products, packaging, production and distribution can be designed and coordinated from a logistics perspective. A product that is designed with logistics in mind can be easier to manufacture, handle, store, transport and distribute, helping to reduce costs and improve the overall efficiency of the supply chain.

The course provides a deeper understanding of how logistics concepts can be developed across purchasing, production and distribution and how different parts of the supply chain can be integrated to better meet customer needs.

Learning objectives

The aim of the course is to develop your knowledge and skills in designing, adapting and coordinating logistics concepts.

You will learn how supply, production and distribution can be viewed as an integrated chain of activities and how decisions made during product and packaging development can affect logistics performance throughout the entire supply chain.

Course content

Logistics and product development

The first part of the course focuses on the relationship between product design, manufacturing and logistics. Topics include:

• the fundamentals of logistics
• manufacturing and material movements
• convergent and divergent material flows
• structuring material flows
• factors affecting material flows
• product logistics efficiency
• the product development process
• integration of logistics into product design
• design principles for logistics efficiency
• logistics as part of Design for Excellence

Designing for an efficient supply chain

You will learn how product design decisions influence inventory, flexibility and overall logistics performance. Topics include:

• conflicts between different objectives
• conflicting objectives in inventory management
• integrating product design into the supply chain
• Design for Logistics
• logistics guidelines for designers
• postponement strategies
• logistics flexibility
• key performance indicators in logistics
• the total cost model
• the resource based view of internal processes

Packaging and transportation

The course also explores the important role of packaging in logistics and transportation. You will study:

• logistics and transportation demand
• packaging in the supply chain
• packaging design for supply chain efficiency
• product packaging
• unitisation of goods
• efficient packaging handling
• distribution packaging
• freight shipment package types
• fill rate in cargo transportation

Production planning and material flows

The final part focuses on production strategies, planning and the management of material flows. Topics include:

• product complexity
• general planning principles
• manufacturing planning and control
• basic production strategies
• material planning
• market related aspects of production planning
• Lean thinking and manufacturing planning
• managing material flows
• uninterrupted flow
• financial measures of supply chain performance

Who is the course for?

The course is designed for professionals working with logistics related issues within product development, packaging development, production planning, production engineering, warehousing, distribution or transportation.

It is also suitable for people in other business roles connected to the integrated flow of materials and information throughout the supply chain.

Prerequisites

This is a continuation level course and assumes that you already have basic knowledge or practical experience within logistics, production, supply chain management or a related field.

How the course is delivered

Design of Logistics Concepts for Efficient Supply Chains is a Premium online course delivered through the Instant Education e learning platform.

The online format allows you to complete the training flexibly and organise your studies around your work and other commitments.

Study time and access

The course requires approximately 30 hours of active study, depending on your previous knowledge and experience.

Each participant has access to the course for six months.

Price

The standard price is SEK 5,300 per participant, excluding VAT.

The online price is SEK 5,150 per participant, excluding VAT.

For larger training projects, a customised quotation can be provided.

Customise the course for your organisation

The course can be adapted with company specific information and content to reflect your organisation’s processes, products and logistics requirements.

Contact and more information

Submit an enquiry if you would like more information about the course, training options or how the course can be adapted to your organisation.