10 Unit Credit Values

• Key Requirements of Logistics Management: customer requirements; lead times; distribution networks; communications; cost implications; added value activities
• Setting up a Logistic Operation: hub and spoke operations; outsourcing; locations; transport legislation; technology; equipment
• Benefits of Different Transport Modes
• Methods of Rationalising Logistic Operations: the benefits and risks associated with rationalisation activities; distribution networks; route optimisation
• Technology in Logistics: 3PL and centralisation of activities; software application to support the centralisation of processes; route optimisation software; vehicle management system; RFID and EDI applications

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