part 1  basic knowledge of logistics
  unit 1  introduction to logistics
    1.1  introduction
    1.2  definitions
    1.3  elements of logistics
  unit 2  logistics management and organization
    2.1  relationships with other corporate functions
    2.2  logistics organizational structures
  unit 3  logistics and competitive advantage
    3.1  time and quality based on competition
    3.2  efficiency and effectiveness
    3.3  the marketing/logistics strategic linkage
    3.4 logistics leverage
part 2  physical distribution
  unit 4  warehousing management
    4.1  definition
    4.2  types of warehouses
    4.3  warehousing equipment
  unit 5  inventory control
    5.1  inventory functionality
    5.2  inventory related definitions
    5.3  inventory carrying cost
    5.4  methods of inventory management
  unit 6  transportation and distribution
    6.1  importance of transportation
    6.2  modes of transportation
    6.3  transportation decision
    6.4  distribution
  unit 7  material handling
    7.1  material handling principles
    7.2  handling systems
  unit 8  packaging
    8.1  definition
    8.2  functions of packaging
    8.3  packaging technology
  unit 9  information system functionality and integration
    9.1  information system functionality
    9.2  information system integration
part 3  modern logistics
  unit 10  supply chain management
    10.1  introduction to supply chain management
    10.2  reasons for developing supply chain
    10.3  benefits of supply chain cooperation
    10.4  goals of supply chain management
  unit 11  international logistics strategy
    11.1  decision-making process
    11.2  problem areas and possible solutions
  unit 12  international purchasing
    12.1  introduction
    12.2  buying overseas
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