Requirements
- Internet access
- Netscape or Internet Explorer Web browser
Syllabus
- Lesson 1-Orientation; Discussion of Planning
- Lesson 2-Difference between having Plans and the Planning Process
- Lesson 3-Review how planning is used to design and bring the Logistics System into existence
- Lesson 4-Identify the role of inventory and how it is physically controlled
- Lesson 5-ABC classification and cycle counting
- Lesson 6-Setting and managing safety stock
- Lesson 7-Controlling damaged goods and finding lost shipments
- Lesson 8-Managing Customer Returns
- Lesson 9-Shipping and receiving documents and their functions
- Lesson 10-Shipping and receiving documents and their functions
- Lesson 11-Upgrading the logistics functions
- Lesson 12-Survey of world wide web sites for current information, wrap-up; Final Exam
Instructor
In industry, Tony Swaim has made significant contributions to the
business community dating back to 1977. He has held globally-focused executive positions
with Baxter Healthcare Corporation, Beckman Instruments Incorporated and Allergan,
Incorporated. His most recent industry position was Director, Worldwide Surgical Logistics
for Allergan where he was responsible for supply chain management. Previous responsibility
areas were in operations, inventory management, local area networks, procurement and
quality. 
Mr.
Swaim’s educational background includes an MBA and Bachelor of Science with
concentration in Marketing. Additionally, he has studied in the Executive Management
Program at Claremont Graduate University. Professional certifications held are Certified
Purchasing Manager (C.P.M. offered by the National Association of Purchasing
Management)and Certified in Production and Inventory Management (CPIM offered by the
American Production and Inventory Control Society.