New routines, structural changes and a massive shift in consumer behaviour since the onset of the Covid-19 pandemic have disrupted traditional distribution management systems. Simple linear supply chains have now been replaced by complex consumer-centric networks. New skills sets and new learnings are essential for organisations wanting to thrive. Online training has become more popular in areas such as:
- Planning and Forecasting: Traditional planning and forecasting tools and techniques are simply not enough to manage the unpredictable spikes in supply and demand.
- Warehouse management: The surge in demand for same-day, home deliveries and the growth of new distribution channels are developments for which traditional warehousing systems were unprepared.
- Transport and logistics: Distributors were largely unprepared for the exponential rise of new distribution models, such as direct delivery to consumers.
Endorsed by global professional body the Chartered Institute of Logistics and Transport (CILT) these accredited online courses covers important topics such as centralised versus decentralised warehousing, distribution management and planning, materials handling, equipment, freight management, dangerous goods, imports and exports, as well as reverse logistics.
For more information on these courses visit https://cvlc.co.za/cilt-internationally-endorsed-training-programs/