Lubricant Supply Chain Management & Logistics
$5500.00
LUB-202 | Lubricant Supply Chain Management & Logistics
Category: Management | Level: Intermediate | Duration: 5 Days
Course Code | LUB-202 |
Duration | 5 Days |
Level | Intermediate |
Category | Management |
Target Audience | Supply chain coordinators, logistics managers, procurement officers, warehouse managers, and operations planners in the lubricants industry. |
Course Overview
A supply chain-focused program that addresses the specific challenges of managing base oils, additives, packaging materials, finished products, and distribution networks in the lubricants sector. Covers procurement, warehousing, demand planning, and last-mile delivery optimization.
Learning Objectives
• Design and manage an efficient lubricant supply chain from raw material to end customer
• Apply demand forecasting techniques to reduce inventory holding costs
• Manage base oil and additive procurement contracts effectively
• Optimize lubricant warehouse layouts and picking operations
• Implement digital tools for supply chain visibility and traceability
5-Day Course Agenda
Day | Title | Key Topics |
Day 1 | Lubricant Supply Chain Structure & Challenges | Upstream (base oil refineries, additive manufacturers) to downstream (blenders, distributors, end users); supply chain mapping; key risk points; regional supply chain models (GCC, Africa) |
Day 2 | Procurement & Supplier Management | Base oil grade tendering; additive RFQ process; long-term supply agreements; supplier performance scorecards; price risk management and hedging basics |
Day 3 | Demand Planning & Inventory Management | Seasonal demand patterns in lubricants; moving average and statistical forecasting; ABC-XYZ inventory classification; safety stock calculation; ERP demand planning modules |
Day 4 | Warehousing & Distribution Operations | Lubricant warehouse design (hazmat compliance, temperature control); bulk storage vs. packaged goods; pick-and-pack efficiency; reverse logistics (empty drums, waste oil) |
Day 5 | Digital Supply Chain & Sustainability | ERP and WMS systems for lubricants; IoT-enabled tank monitoring; supply chain carbon footprint; circular economy and re-refining; INCOTERMS and export documentation |
Training Methodology
Case studies from GCC and African lubricant markets, supply chain simulation game, warehouse design exercise, and ERP system walkthrough.
Certification
Certificate of Completion – Lubricant Supply Chain Management & Logistics (SCI Training and Consultation Center FZE)
