Requirements
- Internet access
- Netscape or Internet Explorer Web browser
Syllabus
- Lesson 1-Orientation; Discuss Distribution Resource Planning (DRP)
- Lesson 2-Distribution Resource Planning (DRP) - continued
- Lesson 3-Manufacturing Resource Planning (MRPII)
- Lesson 4-Performance Measurements
- Lesson 5-Legal aspects of logistics, shipping rates and services
- Lesson 6-Third party/bonded warehouses
- Lesson 7-LIFO/FIFO and container optimization
- Lesson 8-Bar coding/EDI/Electronic Commerce
- Lesson 9-Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP)
- Lesson 10-Management of logistics organizational (department)
- Lesson 11-Managing the Distribution Center
- Lesson 12-Management of information and exercise of Cost Control; 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.