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Logistics and Distribution Management

This course covers essential concepts in logistics and distribution management, including logistics information systems, financial implications, and technological impacts. It explores logistics management, inventory control, warehousing, and distribution, distinguishing between inbound, outbound, reverse, and third-party logistics.

Course Overview

Participants will learn inventory tracking techniques like ABC analysis, packaging functions, and methods for transporting goods through various distribution channels.

Course Format

This 6-hour self-paced course offers a dynamic and engaging learning experience, combining interactive elements such as games, flashcards, video content, real-world case studies, and curated readings.

Course Details

• Units: 0.6 CEUs / 6 PDUs
• Location: Online Courses
• Course Type: Self-Paced
• Price: $450

What You'll Learn

After successful completion of this course, you will be able to:

• Gain insight into and evaluate different logistics information management systems.
• Discuss methods for managing and assessing logistics performance.
• Define inventory and explore techniques for tracking and evaluating it.
• Apply ABC analysis to classify inventory effectively.
• Describe the organization and operations of warehouses and distribution centers.
• Explore packaging functions, transportation modes, and various distribution channels.

Operations Management

Explore fundamental concepts and theories crucial for managing operations, emphasizing supply chain dynamics, process management, and practical methodologies.

Other Courses in this Program

• Procurement and Supply Management
• Supply Chain Management Basics

Your Instructor

Henry "Hank" Rogers, a certified Black Belt instructor and experienced management, consulting, and training professional, will be teaching the course. He has developed and delivered major training programs in diverse industries and holds a Bachelor's degree from the University of Notre Dame, an M.S. in Industrial Technology from Illinois State University, and an M.B.A. from California Polytechnic University, Pomona with an emphasis in Finance.

Research Areas

The College of Business at Oregon State University is committed to research and learning, with various research areas, including:

• Accounting
• Business Analytics
• Business Information Systems
• Design
• Finance
• Innovation & Entrepreneurship
• Management
• Marketing
• Supply Chain & Logistics Management

Centers of Excellence

The college has several centers of excellence, including:

• Center for Advancing Diversity, Equity & Inclusion in Business
• Center for Business Analytics & Applied AI
• Center for Family Enterprise
• Center for Marketing & Consumer Insights
• Center for Supply Chain Management