Centre for Professional Development and Lifelong Learning

Logistics and Operations Management

Much of the economic activity in Barbados and the OECS is driven by the importation of raw materials and finished goods for manufacturing and retail.  This heavy dependence on expensive imports renders logistics and supply chain management critical tools for cost containment. In addition, the ability to make competitive inroads into export markets will increasingly depend on effective inbound logistics.  The CPDLL courses are designed to present participants with the most recent developments in logistics, supply chain management and operations management in order to effect the process re-engineering necessary for their organisations to minimise costs while still ensuring that goods and services meet the quality standards of target customers.

Logistics and Operations Management

Retail Logistics

Retail Logistics

Overview

Within the retail sector, there are large volumes of goods which need to be systematically moved until they are delivered to the wider customer base. Retail logistics is the process of managing the flow of this merchandise from the source of supply to the customer. This course will provide an overview of the retail logistics process.

Mode of Delivery: ONLINE

What will I Learn?

On successful completion of the short course, participants will be able to:

  • Apply a greater understanding of the roles and processes in logistics and supply chain management to increase efficiency and competitive advantage;
  • Apply selected principles and theories to effectively manage logistics in retail operations;
  • Engage with team members to solve problems in retail logistics operations;
  • Critically analyse retail issues and provide workable solutions;
  • Develop a greater awareness of emerging trends within the sector, and take the necessary steps to implement new processes or utilize equipment for competitive advantage, or mitigate the impacts of emerging threats.

Who Should do this Course

Sales, supply chain and logistics managers and supervisors from within the retail sector.
 

Important Information

1. A better understanding of the retail logistics environment and processes;
2. Discover concepts and strategies that can be used to make an existing retail logistics process more effective and efficient; and
3. An exploration of upcoming trends and threats within the industry which will allow an organization to plan and pivot accordingly, to receive maximum competitive advantage.
 

At a Glance

  • Admissions Term: 2023/2024 Year Long
  • Registration: Open
  • Date: July 9 - August 13th 2024
  • Time: Tuesday and Thursday 5pm - 7pm;
  • Duration: 5 weeks (20 hours)
  • Certificate Awarded: Professional Development Certificate of Competence
  • Course Code: PDLL159
  • Capacity: 25
  • Cost: BDS$1845.00/ US$922.50 BDS$750.00/ US$375.00

The following topics and content will be addressed:

  • Retail Logistics and Supply Chain Management
  • Purchasing and Inventory Management
  • Retail Management and Accounting
  • Warehouse and Distribution Management
  • Consumer Behaviour
  • Retail Planning and Merchandising
  • Emerging Trends and Threats in Retail Logistics

The mode of delivery will be online and the methodology will include lectures, case studies, practical exercises, group work and video.
 

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