Course in Transportation and Logistics – Procurement and Supply Chain Management

In today’s competitive and rapidly changing business environment, transportation, logistics, procurement, and supply chain management represent the backbone of successful organizations that strive to achieve efficiency, reduce costs, and deliver high-quality services. Proper planning of procurement activities, combined with effective management of the flow of goods and services from suppliers to end users, plays a decisive role in building resilient institutions that can adapt to global challenges. This training program, “Transportation and Logistics – Procurement and Supply Chain Management”, offered by the Geneva Institute of Business Administration, provides participants with an integrated perspective that links strategic procurement practices, supply chain optimization, and modern logistics solutions. The program aims to equip participants with advanced knowledge and tools to enhance performance, improve supplier relationships, and establish sustainable and cost-effective supply chain networks.

Target Audience

• Professionals working in procurement and supply departments who seek to strengthen their expertise in supplier selection, contract negotiation, and purchasing strategies.

• Logistics and transportation managers who aim to enhance distribution systems, streamline operations, and reduce transportation costs.

• Supply chain leaders and team members who want to gain deeper insights into managing material and information flows effectively.

• New employees or individuals preparing to work in procurement, logistics, and supply chain management who require a comprehensive foundation in the field.

• Administrative and executive staff responsible for designing long-term procurement and supply chain strategies that improve institutional performance.

Objectives

• Provide participants with a solid understanding of transportation, logistics, procurement, and supply chain concepts and their role in strengthening organizational competitiveness.

• Enable participants to develop advanced skills in procurement management, including supplier evaluation, contract administration, and negotiation techniques.

• Introduce participants to inventory management strategies and cost-control mechanisms that ensure efficient use of resources and improved service delivery.

• Enhance participants’ knowledge of modern logistics methods and transportation strategies that reduce waste, improve response time, and ensure service quality.

• Strengthen institutional capacity to adopt sustainable procurement and supply practices that align with environmental and economic objectives.

Course Outline 

• Concepts of Transportation, Logistics, and Supply Chain

  • Definition of logistics and its economic significance.

  • The link between supply chain and organizational value creation.

  • Core elements of global supply chain networks.

  • Key challenges facing organizations in logistics and procurement.

• Fundamentals of Procurement Management

  • Accurate identification of purchasing needs.

  • Supplier selection criteria and evaluation methods.

  • Price negotiation and contractual agreements.

  • Monitoring and evaluating supplier performance.

• Inventory Management and Control

  • Definition and objectives of inventory management.

  • Methods for setting optimal inventory levels.

  • Strategies for reducing storage and holding costs.

  • The relationship between inventory and supply chain efficiency.

• Transportation and Distribution Strategies

  • Selecting appropriate modes of transportation.

  • Key factors influencing transportation costs.

  • Effective distribution management for efficiency and speed.

  • The role of technology in modern transport and logistics.

• Strategic Supply Chain Planning

  • Setting long-term objectives for supply chains.

  • Identifying and managing risks in global supply networks.

  • Designing flexible and resilient supply chain policies.

  • The importance of partnerships and alliances in efficiency.

• Modern Technologies in Supply Chain Management

  • Information systems for supply chain optimization.

  • Digital tools for demand forecasting and planning.

  • Tracking and tracing technologies for shipments.

  • The impact of digital transformation on logistics efficiency.

• Contract Management and Supplier Relations

  • Essential elements of procurement contracts.

  • Effective negotiation techniques with suppliers.

  • Approaches to resolving commercial disputes.

  • Building long-term strategic supplier partnerships.

• Financial Aspects of Logistics and Procurement

  • Direct and indirect costs in procurement and transportation.

  • Cost-reduction strategies without compromising quality.

  • Key performance indicators for supply chain finance.

  • Return on investment analysis in logistics projects.

• Quality Management in Supply Chains

  • Understanding total quality management in logistics.

  • Tools for measuring quality in supply chain operations.

  • The link between service quality and customer satisfaction.

  • Integrating quality with sustainability initiatives.

• Sustainability and Environmental Responsibility in Supply Chains

  • The concept of green procurement and its environmental impact.

  • Waste minimization in transport and distribution processes.

  • Corporate responsibility in sustainable development.

  • International standards and guidelines for supply chain sustainability.