Cost Reduction in Shipping, Transportation & Logistics

📌 Introduction

Logistics is the set of integrated activity that links primary & secondary input supplier with the ultimate customers through a value chain. Logistics is the cost which if properly incurred optimizes organizations profit.

In modern competitive world it is difficult to imagine International business without Global Logistics. Businesses the world over has become over the world business hence Global Logistics plays a very important role of effectively sourcing raw material & efficiently marketing finished goods.

Thus Logistics is a stepping stone to achieve customer satisfaction at lowest possible cost. Logistics performer not only adds the value but also helps in achieving sustainable growth.

The above program will help participants to understand focus areas where Logistics & Shipping cost can be curtailed without compromising on customer Service & managing timely delivery as per customer requirement in International Trade in present challenging & dynamic business scenario.

🎯 Course Objectives

🌐 To understand the nature, role, and scope of logistics in global supply chains.

🚛 To differentiate between inbound, outbound, and shipping logistics functions.

🚢 To gain knowledge of international transportation modes, shipping costs, and inland logistics expenses.

🏭 To analyze warehousing, inventory, and port-related cost structures.

📦 To explore cost optimization strategies using Incoterms, container selection, and shipment planning.

📊 To address current logistics and shipping challenges through real industry examples and actionable insights.