THIRD-PARTY LOGISTICS (3PL), WAREHOUSE, TRANSPORTATION AND SUPPLY CHAIN MANAGEMENT
“Optimizing Logistics Operations and Partner Collaboration for Supply Chain Agility and Cost Efficiency”
Course Schedule
| Date | Venue | Fees (Face-to-Face) |
|---|---|---|
| 03 – 07 Nov 2025 | Dubai – UAE | USD 3495 per delegate |
Course Introduction
Third-party logistics (3PL) providers have become essential to modern supply chains—helping businesses reduce costs, increase flexibility, and expand market reach. However, managing 3PL relationships, warehouse operations, transportation efficiency, and overall supply chain integration requires advanced strategic and operational skills.
This intensive 5-day course equips logistics, warehouse, and supply chain professionals with practical tools to assess, manage, and optimize 3PL partnerships, distribution centers, and transport systems. Participants will explore vendor selection, service level agreements (SLAs), digital tracking, and end-to-end performance measurement across supply chain functions.
Course Objectives
By the end of this course, participants will be able to:
• Evaluate, select, and manage third-party logistics providers effectively
• Optimize warehouse layout, inventory flow, and picking strategies
• Streamline transportation planning and last-mile delivery
• Develop KPIs for warehouse, transportation, and 3PL performance
• Align logistics operations with overall supply chain strategy and customer service goals
Key Benefits of Attending
• Reduce logistics and inventory holding costs through smarter outsourcing
• Improve fulfillment speed, accuracy, and transportation reliability
• Build transparency and accountability with logistics partners
• Apply best practices in contract management and service measurement
• Integrate logistics into a lean, responsive supply chain
Intended Audience
This program is designed for:
• Logistics and Distribution Managers
• Warehouse and Transportation Supervisors
• Procurement and Supply Chain Executives
• Inventory and Operations Planners
• Anyone responsible for logistics outsourcing, warehousing, or delivery
Individual Benefits
Key competencies that will be developed include:
• 3PL evaluation, contracting, and performance oversight
• Warehouse slotting, inventory control, and space utilization
• Route planning and transport mode selection
• Use of logistics KPIs and dashboards for improvement
• Vendor negotiation and SLA enforcement
Organization Benefits
Upon completing the training course, participants will demonstrate:
• Reduced logistics costs and improved delivery performance
• Better alignment between warehousing, transport, and supply planning
• Enhanced service quality from 3PL and freight partners
• Improved use of warehouse assets and inventory accuracy
• Streamlined operations across supply chain touchpoints
Instructional Methdology
The course follows a blended learning approach combining theory with practice:
• Strategy Briefings – Logistics models, 3PL frameworks, and transportation networks
• Case Studies – Successful and failed 3PL relationships and logistics transformation
• Workshops – Warehouse layout planning, SLA design, and route simulation
• Peer Exchange – Sharing logistics strategies and regional challenges
• Tools – Checklists, KPIs, contract templates, and flow diagrams
Course Outline
DETAILED 5-DAY COURSE OUTLINE
Training Hours: 07:30 AM – 03:30 PM
Daily Format: 3–4 Learning Modules | Coffee breaks: 09:30 & 11:15 | Lunch Buffet: 01:00 – 02:00
Day 1: 3PL Outsourcing Strategy and Vendor Management
Module 1: Role of 3PL in Modern Supply Chains (07:30 – 09:30)
• Scope, benefits, and risks of logistics outsourcing
Module 2: Evaluating and Selecting 3PL Partners (09:45 – 11:15)
• RFI/RFP processes, qualification criteria, and tendering
Module 3: Designing SLAs and KPIs (11:30 – 01:00)
• Service definitions, penalties, and continuous improvement clauses
Module 4: Workshop – 3PL Scorecard and SLA Drafting (02:00 – 03:30)
• Building measurable agreements for logistics services
Day 2: Warehouse Operations and Inventory Control
Module 5: Warehouse Layout and Storage Planning (07:30 – 09:30)
• Zoning, racking, space optimization, and flow
Module 6: Inventory Management and Control Techniques (09:45 – 11:15)
• Stock accuracy, cycle counting, and slotting systems
Module 7: Order Picking, Packing, and Dispatch (11:30 – 01:00)
• Batch picking, FIFO/LIFO, and performance metrics
Module 8: Workshop – Warehouse Efficiency Simulation (02:00 – 03:30)
• Analyzing a warehouse layout for improvements
Day 3: Transportation and Distribution Network Design
Module 9: Transportation Planning and Routing (07:30 – 09:30)
• Mode selection, load planning, and cost control
Module 10: Last-Mile and Delivery Optimization (09:45 – 11:15)
• Challenges in urban delivery, parcel tracking, and responsiveness
Module 11: Carrier Management and Freight Contracts (11:30 – 01:00)
• Tariff models, fuel surcharges, and carrier evaluation
Module 12: Workshop – Transport Cost Analysis and Route Simulation (02:00 – 03:30)
• Optimizing delivery routes with case data
Day 4: Technology, Visibility, and Compliance
Module 13: Logistics Technology Systems (07:30 – 09:30)
• WMS, TMS, GPS, RFID, and integration with ERP
Module 14: Real-Time Tracking and Data-Driven Decisions (09:45 – 11:15)
• Dashboards, alerts, and performance reporting
Module 15: Compliance and Safety in Logistics (11:30 – 01:00)
• Customs, driver safety, load integrity, and documentation
Module 16: Workshop – Building a Logistics Dashboard (02:00 – 03:30)
• Creating a real-time performance report with KPIs
Day 5: Supply Chain Alignment and Logistics Transformation
Module 17: Aligning Logistics with Demand Planning (07:30 – 09:30)
• Sales and operations planning (S&OP) linkage
Module 18: Cost-to-Serve and Profitability by Channel (09:45 – 11:15)
• Analyzing logistics contribution to business margins
Module 19: Final Case Study – Integrated Logistics Strategy (11:30 – 01:00)
• Group project on optimizing 3PL, warehousing, and transport
Module 20: Review and Action Planning (02:00 – 03:30)
• Individual roadmaps for improving logistics operations
Certification
Participants will receive a Certificate of Completion in Third-Party Logistics (3PL), Warehouse, Transportation & Supply Chain Management, validating their skills in building, managing, and optimizing end-to-end logistics solutions.