Humanitarian Logistics and Supply Chain Management Course ...

Humanitarian Logistics and Supply Chain Management
Course Outline
Some of the topics which will be covered in this course are:
• Core Technical Sectors - Examines logistics in relation to the Core Technical Sectors.
• Control Systems - Provides an introduction to the basic control systems that are used in all stages of
the logistics process.
• Storage and Warehousing - Explains the key aspects of warehouse management and a working
knowledge of storage requirements for food, non-food items, cold chain, dangerous goods, key
aspects of storage management and the basic principles of stock control and information flow.
• Supply and Transportation - Develops an understanding of different transport options, the basic rules
of road relief operations, the transport requirements for specialist items and people, and the
documentation associated with the movement of goods.
• Distribution - Develop the ability to establish a workable distribution system. Fleet Management -
Develop an understanding of the principles, management, maintenance and control systems of Fleet
Management.
• Staff Management - Develops an understanding of the processes and procedures involved in staff
recruitment, employment, training, promotion and discipline, termination.
• Procurement - Explains the key components of the procurement process, the elements of a clear
specification and how to produce a tender document and purchase order.
• Contracts - Explains the essential components of a contract, various types of contracts, and writing
contracts for transport/fuel/employment/rental/purchase.
• Security- Develops an understanding of the security in the logistics context.
• Decision Making and Conflict Management.
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