Duration 1 day – 7 hrs
Overview
This 1-day training builds upon basic warehouse operations knowledge and introduces key logistics concepts involved in the movement and coordination of goods—especially wet and dry food items—within and outside the warehouse. Participants will explore transport logistics, inbound and outbound coordination, documentation practices, and cold chain considerations, ensuring they understand how to manage food safety compliance during product movement.
By the end of the course, learners will be better equipped to support efficient and compliant logistics operations across the first-mile, last-mile, and internal logistics flows.
Objectives
- Understand the end-to-end flow of logistics in food-related supply chains.
- Identify key roles and responsibilities in transport and logistics coordination.
- Ensure proper handling and food safety during transit of wet and dry items.
- Prepare and review shipping documents (e.g., waybills, manifests).
- Apply basic principles of cold chain management and loading practices.
Audience
- Warehouse Operators & Assistants
- Logistics Coordinators & Planners
- Delivery Staff & Drivers (food transport)
- Inventory Controllers
- Distribution Center Staff
- Supply Chain Team Members involved in food handling
Pre- requisites
- Basic understanding of warehouse flow and storage operations
Course Content
Module 1: Introduction to Logistics in the Supply Chain
- Definition and scope of logistics
- Inbound vs. outbound logistics
- Logistics challenges in handling food items
Module 2: Handling Food Items in Transit
- Transport requirements for wet vs. dry goods
- Loading/unloading best practices
- Maintaining hygiene and safety in vehicles
Module 3: Cold Chain and Temperature-Sensitive Logistics
- Understanding cold chain basics
- Cold storage in transit: ice boxes, reefer trucks
- Temperature logs and inspections
Module 4: Delivery Coordination and Scheduling
- Route planning and delivery sequencing
- Communicating with transporters and receivers
- Time and resource management
Module 5: Documentation and Compliance
- Key logistics documents: delivery receipts, waybills, bills of lading
- Understanding Incoterms (basic level)
- Food traceability in logistics
Module 6: Case Examples & Group Activity
- Sample logistics coordination scenarios
- Transport non-compliance issues and how to resolve them
- Team planning exercise: create a logistics plan for a sample delivery
Module 7: Wrap-Up and Assessment
- Recap of key takeaways
- Course quiz or knowledge check
- Action plan: applying logistics best practices in the workplace
