An Introduction to
OUTSOURCING LOGISTICS
A 2-day interactive workshop based in Bangkok, Thailand.

"Very valuable and practical 'hands on' training"

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When: 18-19 November, 2008
Where: Landmark Hotel , 138 Sukhumvit Road Bangkok, Thailand

Introduction:

The majority of companies are using third party logistics contractors for at least one segment of their supply chains. In doing so, they reap the benefits of being able to concentrate on their core business and leaving the logistics operations to the contractor.

It is critical for companies to recognise that the decision to outsource is a major strategic decision that will have far-reaching effects - beneficial or adverse - on the health of the company. Therefore, it is important that, once the decision to outsource has been made then the selection of the most appropriate 3PL operator is fundamental to the successful outcome of the decision.

Learning objectives

• The 3PL and 4 PL industries and what they should offer.
• The logistics operational processes within the client company, how should they be managed and how should they be costed.

Who should attend?

Logistics professionals from all industrial sectors involved with the management and control of warehousing and distribution, including:
• Supply Chain / Logistics Directors & Managers
• Inventory Managers
• Warehousing Managers
• Financial Managers
• Procurement Managers
• General Managers
• Project / Business Unit Managers
(Note: All tuition will be conducted in English.)

Outsourcing Your Logistics - Workshop Outline

Session One : Introduction to Logistics Outsourcing
Purpose : To give delegates an insight into Logistics outsourcing and how to manage it successfully.

• Key factors affecting the success of outsourcing
• The options available
• Role of the Contractor
• The 3PL market structure
• Introduction to the invitation to Tender (ITT)
• Risks to the Buyers and the 3PL Supplier

Session Two : The Strategic Decision
Purpose: To introduce delegates to the strategy of outsourcing logistics.

• The options available to the Buyer
• Assessing the options
• Determining the most appropriate strategy
• The elements to be contracted out
• Assessing value and price

Session Three : Outline Selection Process
Purpose : To introduce delegates to selection process

• The key objectives of the 3PL selection process
• Steps to be taken by the Company
• The Contractors expectations
• Protection of Buyer’s identity

Session Four : Preparing an Invitation to Tender (ITT)
Purpose : To guide delegates in the preparation of an ITT

• Reasons for the ITT Process
• Contents of the ITT
• Omissions from the ITT
• Distribution of the ITT
• Supplementary Information to be included in the ITT
• Charging and cost structures
• The ITT in relation to the formal contract

Session Five : Selecting a Suitable Supplier
Purpose : To outline to the delegates the process for selecting a suitable Contractor.

• Key stages in the selection process
• Respondent management
• Response management

Session Six : Post – Tender Negotiations
Purpose : To take delegates through the negotiation process resulting from the successful selection of a suitable Contractor

• The objectives of Post-tender negotiations
• Meeting the Staff
• The “Heads of Terms” Agreement

Session Seven : The Next Steps
Purpose : To conclude the selection process by taking delegates through the steps toward successful implementation.

• Arranging the formal contract
• The ingredients of a successful relationship

Session Eight : The Overall Plan
Purpose : To develop a structured plan to take delegates through the process from generating a suitable list of suppliers to making the selection decision.

Session Nine : Questions, Answers and Discussions
Purpose : Delegates are invited to discuss issues that have arisen either as a result of their attending the workshop, or from their own experiences in their place of work.

Note
It may be necessary for reasons beyond control, to change the content and timing of the event, speaker or venue. Every effort will be made to inform the participants of the changes. The teaching methodology comprises participative lectures and is interactive in nature which will involve participation from attendees. So, notwithstanding the proposed outline above, the programme may not necessarily be conducted in exactly the same sequence or duration for each topic.

To Book
For further administrative enquiries and bookings for this training course in Bangkok Thailand, please contact Khun Naree or Khun Prapas at:
Tel : +66 2 277 3071
Fax : +66 2 277 2869
Email : prapas@logisticsbureau.com
Training Course Fees:
Normal: Bht 26,000 per delegate (Bht 25,000 net of Withholding Tax and inclusive of VAT)

Send two or more delegates to qualify for a 10% discount.
* Withholding Tax deduction is applied for a Thai-registered company only.
Our Tax ID No : 3 030 274 397

This covers:
2 days tuition
Full set of documentation,
Certificate of Attendance,
Mid-morning refreshments,
International Buffet Lunch,
Afternoon refreshments

Here are some photos from our one of our previous courses.

About Your Trainer

COLIN AIRDRIE is Managing Director of Logistics Bureau (Asia) Limited, based in Bangkok Thailand, a subsidiary of Logistics Bureau Pty, the largest management consultancy specialising in Supply Chain in the Asia Pacific Region.

Qualifications
Post-Graduate Diploma in Management Sciences UMIST
Fellow, Chartered Institute of Logistics & Transport
Visiting Professor, Tianjin College of Transportation, P.R. China

Supply Chain Experience:
37 years in supply chain and logistics operational and strategic management, training and consultancy.
The above includes 10 years experience at senior management levels in Asia, mainly in Thailand and P.R. China.
Regional business development Asia Pacific
Military supply chain operations and development
Training and career development

Industry Experience
3rd Party FMCG Logistics in UK, S.E. Asia (including Thailand) and China
In-house retail logistics and distribution, development and operations.
Cold chain operational management and development

Consultancy Experience
FMCG DC design and commissioning (P.R. China – 2 major DCs totaling 76,000 sqm)
Materials management electronic components manufacturing.
White goods national distribution
Bulk cement supply chain
Training Course Design and Execution: Inventory Management, Warehouse Design & Operations
Footwear and apparel
Logistics software selection
3PL selection
DC operations & transport network optimisation

Specialist areas of expertise:
Retail Supply Chain strategy development and implementation
Logistics operations in S.E. Asia and P.R. China
Logistics facilities design, construction and implementation.
Logistics network design
Inventory management.

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