Developing a Logistics Strategy to Achieve Business Goals

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Course Overview

An effective logistics strategy is a key enabler of competitive advantage in today's dynamic business environment. This 5-day course equips professionals with the skills to design, evaluate, and optimise logistics strategies that support long-term business objectives, operational efficiency, and customer satisfaction.

Participants will learn to align logistics decisions with corporate strategy, improve cost and service levels, and adapt to global supply chain trends and technologies. Whether expanding into new markets, managing complex distribution networks, or seeking cost leadership, this course offers the strategic tools to deliver results through logistics.

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Objective:

By the end of this course, participants will be able to:

Understand the strategic role of logistics in business performance
Align logistics and supply chain strategies with overall business goals
Analyse cost, service, and risk trade-offs in logistics decisions
Design logistics networks that support scalability and responsiveness
Integrate technology and sustainability into modern logistics planning

Course Outline

Day 1: The Role of Logistics in Business Strategy

Defining logistics strategy and its business impact
Logistics as a competitive advantage
Aligning logistics with mission, vision, and objectives
Key logistics functions and their contribution to value creation

Day 2: Strategic Network Design and Infrastructure Planning

Designing distribution and fulfilment networks
Inventory positioning and facility location decisions
In-house vs. outsourced logistics strategies
Cost-to-serve models and service level planning

Day 3: Logistics Performance, Metrics & Risk Management

Defining logistics KPIs and performance measurement
Balancing cost, service, and flexibility
Identifying logistics risks (disruption, bottlenecks, variability)
Scenario planning and contingency strategies

Day 4: Technology, Digital Tools & Process Optimisation

Role of technology in logistics strategy (TMS, WMS, IoT, AI)
Visibility, automation, and integration across the supply chain
Leveraging data analytics in logistics decisions
Sustainability and green logistics initiatives

Day 5: Strategic Planning & Implementation for Logistics Success

Building a roadmap for logistics strategy execution
Stakeholder alignment and internal capability assessment
Case study: Developing a logistics strategy for market expansion
Monitoring, adapting, and improving logistics performance

Schedule & Fees

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Procurement & Supply Chain Management

Developing a Logistics Strategy to Achieve Business Goals

Duration:5 Days

date:20 - 24 Oct 2025

London

$5,300

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