MODULE MANAGEMENT

FUNDAMENTALS
MANAGING
LOGISTICS
SAED A MOHAMED
 Course Modules
Module 01: Introduction Management
Module 02: Managerial Functions
Module 03: Managerial Context
Module 04: Managing Operations
Module 05: Managing Projects
Module 06: Managing Logistics
Module 07: Managing Marketing
Module 08: Managing Finance
Module 09: Managing People
Module 10: Managing Performance
Module 11: Managing Strategies
Module 12: Managing Communications
 • Studying this module should provide you with
the management knowledge needed to:
➢ Understand the concept of logistics and its
significance in managing the flow of goods,
services.
➢ Identify key components of value chain activities
Module that organizations engage in to create value for
customers and achieve a competitive advantage.
Objectives ➢ Explore the role of logistics in the supply chain
management and how it contributes to the overall
success of an organization.
➢ Identify key components of logistics management
such as transportation, inventory management,
warehousing, packaging, and information systems.
 • Logistics refers to the process of planning,
implementing, and controlling the efficient and
effective flow of goods, services, and
information from the point of origin to the
point of consumption.

Managing • Managing logistics involves overseeing and

coordinating the movement of goods, services,
Logistics and information from the point of origin to the
point of consumption.
➢ transportation,
➢ warehousing,
➢ inventory management,
➢ packaging, and
➢ information systems
 Value
Chain
Activities
 • Primary Activities:
➢ Inbound Logistics: Activities related to
receiving, storing, and distributing inputs or raw
materials for the production process.
➢ Operations: Activities involved in transforming
Value inputs into finished products or services.
Chain ➢ Outbound Logistics: Activities related to
storing and distributing the finished products to
Activities customers.
➢ Marketing and Sales: Activities involved in
promoting and selling products or services to
customers.
➢ Service: Activities aimed at providing after-
sales support and enhancing customer
satisfaction.
 • Support Activities:
➢ Procurement: Activities related to sourcing and
purchasing inputs such as raw materials,
equipment, and supplies.
➢ Technology Development: Activities involved
Value in research and development, process
Chain automation, and technological innovation.
➢ Human Resource Management: Activities
Activities related to recruiting, training, and developing
employees to support the value creation
process.
➢ Infrastructure: Activities that provide support
and resources to the entire value chain,
including functions like finance, accounting,
legal, and quality management.
 • Supply Chain:
➢ SC focuses all the activities involved in procuring
raw materials, transforming them into finished
products, and delivering those products to the end
customers.
➢ It typically consists of several interconnected entities,
Supply Chain including suppliers, manufacturers, distributors,
retailers, and customers.
and Logistics
• Logistics:
➢ Logistics specifically focuses on the planning,
execution, and control of the physical movement
and storage of goods within the supply chain.
➢ It involves the detailed coordination and management
of transportation, warehousing, and other related
activities.
 Procurement
Management

Fleet Transport
Management Management

Logistics Supply
Chain and
Process Logistics
Process:
Warehouse Clearance
Management Management

Inventory
Management
 • Procurement management involves the process
of acquiring goods or services from external
vendors or suppliers.

• It includes activities such as

Logistics ➢ identifying the needs and requirements of the

Process organization,
➢ sourcing potential suppliers,

(Procurement) ➢ negotiating contracts and prices,

➢ selecting suppliers, and
➢ managing the procurement process.

• The goal is to ensure that the organization

obtains the required goods or services at the
➢ right time, quantity, quality, and price.
 • Purchase Orders:
➢ They specify the details of the purchase, such
as the item description, quantity, price, delivery
date, and terms of payment.
• Contracts and Agreements:
Logistics ➢ These documents specify obligations,
Process responsibilities, payment terms, and other
relevant terms regarding procurement,
(Procurement) transportation, warehousing, or other logistics
activities.
• Invoices and Billing Documents:
➢ They include details such as the invoice
number, supplier information, buyer information,
item details, quantities, prices, and total amount
due.
 • Transport management focuses on planning,
organizing, and optimizing the movement of goods
from one location to another.
➢ Selecting the appropriate mode of transportation (such
as road, rail, air, or sea).
Logistics • It involves activities such as
Process ➢ route planning,
➢ carrier selection,
(Transport) ➢ freight cost calculation,
➢ shipment tracking, and
➢ managing transportation documentation.

• The aim is to ensure efficient and cost-effective

transportation of goods while meeting customer
requirements and delivery timelines.
 • Shipping Documents:
➢ Shipping documents are used to track and
manage the movement of goods during
transportation.

Logistics ➢ They include documents such as

Process • bills of lading,
• airway bills,
(Transport)
• shipping manifests, and
• packing lists.

➢ These documents provide information about the

sender, receiver, origin, destination, and contents
of the shipment.
 • Customs clearance or import/export clearance,
involves the process of complying with legal and
regulatory requirements for importing or
exporting goods across international borders.

Logistics • It includes activities such as

➢ preparing and submitting required customs
Process documentation,

(Clearance) ➢ paying customs duties and taxes,

➢ coordinating with customs authorities, and
➢ ensuring compliance with import/export
regulations.

• The objective is to facilitate the smooth flow of

goods across borders while adhering to legal
requirements.
 • Customs Documents:
➢ Customs documents are required for
international shipments to comply with customs
regulations.

Logistics ➢ Examples include

• work permits, licenses,
Process • import/export declarations,
• commercial invoices,
(Clearance) • certificates of origin, and
• customs clearance forms.

➢ These documents provide information necessary

for customs authorities to
• assess duties, taxes, and
• ensure compliance with import/export regulations.
 • Inventory management entails overseeing the
flow, storage, and control of goods within an
organization.
• It includes activities such as
Logistics ➢ demand forecasting,
➢ inventory planning,
Process ➢ stock replenishment,

(Inventory) ➢
➢
stock counting and reconciliation, and
implementing inventory control measures.

• The goal is to maintain optimal inventory

levels, avoid stockouts or overstocking, reduce
holding costs, and meet customer demand
efficiently.
 • Warehouse management focuses on the efficient and
effective storage, handling, and movement of
goods within a warehouse or distribution center.
• It includes activities such as
Logistics ➢ inventory management,
➢ order fulfillment,
Process ➢ receiving and inspecting incoming goods,

(Warehouse) ➢ picking and packing orders,

➢ optimizing storage space, and
➢ coordinating with transport providers for outbound
shipments.

• The goal is to ensure accurate inventory control,

minimize handling costs, maximize warehouse space
utilization, and enable timely order fulfillment.
 •Warehouse Documents:
➢ Warehouse documents include
• receiving reports,
• picking lists,
Logistics • packing slips, and
Process • inventory records.

(Warehouse)
➢ These documents track the movement
of goods within the warehouse, record
stock levels, and ensure accurate order
fulfillment.
 • Fleet management involves the management and
optimization of a company's fleet of vehicles.
• It includes activities such as
➢ vehicle acquisition,
Logistics ➢ maintenance and repairs,
➢ fuel management,
Process ➢ driver management,

(Fleet) ➢
➢
route optimization, and
tracking and monitoring vehicle performance.

• The objective is to ensure the efficient use of

vehicles, minimize operational costs, maximize
fleet utilization, and enhance driver safety and
compliance.
 • In fleet management, various documents are
used to ensure proper management and
maintenance of the fleet of vehicles.
• Here are some common documents used in
Logistics fleet management:
➢ vehicle registration certificates
Process ➢ certificates of insurance
(Fleet) ➢ checklist for driving test
➢ driver licenses,
➢ driver medical certificates
➢ vehicle log sheet
➢ vehicle fueling coupon
➢ Vehicle rental agreement
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