Essentials of FMCG Logistics
The essentials of logistics in fast-moving consumer goods. The course covers FMCG logistics challenges, warehouse and inventory practices, route and load planning, last-mile delivery, demand and supplier lead times, WMS/TMS and IoT, and continuous improvement.
At a glance
- 4 days
Who it's for
- Logistics, distribution & warehouse staff in FMCG
- Transport & fleet planners
- Supply chain supervisors
Learning objectives
- Understand the role, challenges and trends of FMCG logistics
- Improve warehouse, inventory and order- fulfilment practices
- Plan routes and loads and solve last-mile challenges
- Forecast demand and manage supplier lead times
- Use WMS/TMS, tracking and IoT
- Apply Lean and Kaizen to logistics
Detailed content
- Significance of FMCG logistics
- Role in the FMCG supply chain
- Challenges & trends
- Aligning logistics with business objectives
- Warehouse management in FMCG
- Inventory & SKU management
- Order fulfilment
- Exercise: improving warehouse & inventory practice
- Transport modes & strategies
- Route optimisation & load planning
- Last-mile delivery
- Case studies
- Exercise: route optimisation
- Demand forecasting
- Supplier relationships & lead time
- Just-in-Time
- Tracking, IoT & automation
- WMS & TMS
- Real-time shipment monitoring
- Case studies
- Lean & Kaizen in logistics
- Team collaboration & KPIs
- Review
Day-by-day agenda
A typical schedule. In-company versions are tailored to your processes, data and timing.
- Understanding FMCG Logistics
- Warehouse & Inventory
- Transportation & Distribution
- Planning & Suppliers
- Technology
- Continuous Improvement
- Case study, action plans and course assessment
Practice, tools and assessment
Hands-on practice
- Supply-chain mapping of one product family
- ABC/XYZ inventory analysis and safety-stock calculation
- Supplier evaluation and negotiation role play
- Case studies from Egyptian and Gulf organizations
Tools and templates you keep
- Inventory policy and safety-stock calculator (Excel)
- Supplier scorecard template
- S&OP meeting pack
- Course workbook and slide handouts
How learning is assessed
- Pre- and post-course knowledge check
- Assessment of practical exercises by the trainer
- Action plan reviewed at the end of the course
Built on these standards and bodies of knowledge
- ASCM (APICS) CPIM / CSCP Body of Knowledge
- SCOR Digital Standard
- CIPS procurement framework
How it is delivered
- Public courses in Cairo, in-company programs and live online training
- Practical exercises, case studies and examples from your sector
- Can also run as Train & Stay in Sharm El Sheikh, Hurghada or Cairo
Part of these career paths
- Supply Chain, Logistics & Procurement · Foundation
Frequently asked questions
How long is Essentials of FMCG Logistics?
The program runs 4 days. In-company versions can be adapted to your needs.
Is the course taught in Arabic or English?
Sessions are usually delivered in Arabic with English technical terms and materials. Full English delivery is available for in-company groups.
Can you run it inside our company?
Yes. In-company programs use exercises built on your own processes. Tell us the group size and preferred timing and we will send a proposal.
Will I receive a certificate?
Participants who complete the program and its assessment receive a certificate from The Excellence Center, which can be verified online.
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