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

Delivery Logistics

Delivery Logistics

Overview

This logistics course introduces students to various aspects of delivery transport, and how these fit into the broader logistics function. Furthermore, this course focuses on the day-to-day operation of delivery and transport logistics within a global strategic framework. It facilitates students’ understanding of key transport systems and processes while introducing them to key logistics management tools.

Mode of Delivery: ONLINE

What will I Learn?

Upon successful completion of this course students will be able to:

  • List the functions and activities involved in delivery logistics;
  • Develop effective distribution strategies;
  • Calculate a variety of delivery logistics costs;
  • Discuss important current trends in logistics and the organisation.

Who Should do this Course

Delivery associates, drivers, entrepreneurs, suppliers, manufacturers, distributors, retailers, freight operators, freight forwarders and consolidators, supply chain and logistics professionals.
 

Important Information

  1. Develop an understanding of delivery logistics and effective transport management.
  2. Develop the skills and tools needed to monitor, control and optimise delivery logistics;
  3. Learn how to efficiently manage transport and delivery logistics in your own business.

At a Glance

  • Admissions Term: 2023/2024 Semester I
  • Registration: Open
  • Date: TBA
  • Time: Tuesday and Thursday (5pm-8pm)
  • Duration: 4 weeks (24 hours)
  • Certificate Awarded: Professional Development Certificate of Competence
  • Course Code: PDLL161
  • Capacity: 25
  • Cost: BDS$1980.00/ US$980.00 BDS$750.00/ US$375.00
  • Introduction to Transport Logistics and the Supply Chain
  • Managing Delivery Operations
  • Logistics Strategy
  • Business Communication
  • Multimodal Transportation
  • Transport Management
  • Distribution Management
  • Supplier Relationship Management
  • Trends, Challenges and Best Practice in Transport Management

This course will be delivered via the Hybrid Flexible modality. It will be delivered through the use of interactive online lectures, online discussions and practical demonstrations.