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Course Overview

Integrated logistics planning is essential to building supply chains that are agile, cost-efficient, and resilient. This Integrated Logistics Planning for Supply Chain Success Training Course provides participants with tools to align logistics operations with broader supply chain goals.

The course explores demand forecasting, inventory optimization, transportation planning, and cross-functional coordination. Through case studies and applied exercises, participants will learn to create logistics strategies that reduce costs, improve service levels, and strengthen collaboration across the value chain.

By the end of this program, participants will have the confidence to design integrated logistics plans that deliver measurable improvements in supply chain performance.

Course Benefits

• Understand the principles of integrated logistics planning.

• Improve coordination across supply chain functions.

• Enhance demand forecasting and inventory management.

• Optimize transport and distribution strategies.

• Build resilient and efficient supply chain networks.

Course Objectives

• Define the role of logistics in supply chain success.

• Apply integrated planning frameworks for efficiency.

• Align logistics with demand and inventory strategies.

• Use data and analytics for improved forecasting.

• Optimize transport and distribution operations.

• Strengthen collaboration across stakeholders.

• Evaluate case studies of integrated supply chains.

Training Methodology

The course uses a mix of expert-led lectures, real-world case studies, group discussions, and practical simulations. Participants will apply planning tools directly to supply chain scenarios.

Target Audience

• Supply chain and logistics managers.

• Operations and planning professionals.

• Distribution and transportation leaders.

• Business professionals seeking supply chain efficiency.

Target Competencies

• Integrated logistics planning.

• Forecasting and inventory optimization.

• Transportation and distribution strategy.

• Cross-functional supply chain alignment.

Course Outline

Unit 1: Principles of Integrated Logistics Planning

• Role of logistics in supply chain success.

• Key elements of integration.

• Benefits of cross-functional planning.

• Global perspectives on logistics integration.

Unit 2: Demand Forecasting and Inventory Alignment

• Forecasting models and tools.

• Balancing inventory levels and service.

• Integrating logistics with demand planning.

• Avoiding stockouts and overstocking.

Unit 3: Transportation and Distribution Optimization

• Designing efficient transport networks.

• Distribution strategies for responsiveness.

• Route planning and load optimization.

• Case studies of transport efficiency.

Unit 4: Technology in Integrated Logistics

• Role of digital tools and analytics.

• ERP and supply chain integration.

• Real-time visibility platforms.

• Predictive and prescriptive analytics.

Unit 5: Building Resilient and Successful Supply Chains

• Risk assessment in logistics planning.

• Resilience and sustainability strategies.

• Collaboration across supply chain partners.

• Benchmarking integrated logistics best practices.

Ready to align logistics with supply chain success?
Join the Integrated Logistics Planning for Supply Chain Success Training Course with EuroQuest International Training and gain the skills to drive efficiency and resilience.