Digital Logistics Tools Course
This course shows you how to improve your supply chain with the digital tools that are transforming logistics. You will learn to use warehouse management systems (WMS), transport management systems (TMS), tracking platforms and data analysis tools to reduce costs, increase efficiency and improve customer service, and to select, configure and roll out the right solutions for each operation, from inventory control to last-mile delivery.
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What is the Digital Logistics Tools Course?
This short course gives you a practical understanding of the software and platforms used to run modern logistics operations. You will study what digital logistics is and how it differs from manual management, standalone software, automation and integrated platforms; the main tool families, including ERP, WMS, TMS, CRM, tracking platforms, BI, mobile apps and cloud solutions; warehouse management, from receiving, putaway and picking to inventory control, batches, expiry dates and barcode, QR and RFID data capture; transport planning, route optimization, real-time tracking, digital proof of delivery and last-mile management; and logistics data, dashboards and key indicators such as OTIF, lead time, fill rate and cost per order, together with workflows and automated alerts.
What sets this course apart: an end-to-end view that connects warehouse, inventory, transport, tracking and analytics instead of treating each tool in isolation; practical criteria for choosing and integrating tools that fit the size and needs of each operation; attention to the common pitfalls of digitalization, such as incomplete data, low user adoption, poor integration and configuration errors; a clear grounding in the KPIs that measure logistics performance; and an applied project in which you diagnose a real or realistic operation and design its digital workflow and implementation plan, including training, testing, cybersecurity and support.
Program highlights
- Digital logistics foundations: ERP, WMS, TMS, CRM, tracking, BI and cloud tools.
- Warehouse and inventory: receiving, picking, stock control, batches and RFID or barcode capture.
- Transport and delivery: route optimization, real-time tracking and last-mile management.
- Data and analytics: dashboards and KPIs such as OTIF, lead time, fill rate and cost per order.
- Automation: rules, alerts, workflows, integrations and automatic reporting.
- Applied project: a digital workflow and implementation plan for a real operation.
Syllabus of the Digital Logistics Tools Course
5 modules. Select a module to see its content.
Foundations of digital logistics, operational transformation and technology management of supply chains
- 1.1. The concept of digital logistics and the differences between manual management, logistics software, automation and integrated platforms
- 1.2. Key areas of application: transport, warehousing, inventory, purchasing, distribution, last mile and customer service
- 1.3. Types of tools: ERP, WMS, TMS, CRM, tracking platforms, BI, mobile apps and cloud solutions
- 1.4. The relationship between data, processes, visibility, efficiency, costs, traceability and logistics decision-making
- 1.5. Common risks: incomplete data, low adoption, poor integration, duplication, configuration errors and technological dependence
Warehouse management, inventory and stock control systems
- 2.1. WMS tools for receiving, putaway, picking, packing, dispatch, returns and warehouse control
- 2.2. Digital inventory management, minimum stock, safety stock, rotation, expiry dates, batches and traceability
- 2.3. Barcodes, QR codes, RFID, mobile terminals, scanners, labels and automatic data capture
- 2.4. Integration between warehouse, purchasing, sales, production, transport and customer service
- 2.5. Warehouse indicators: inventory accuracy, productivity, picking errors, preparation times and service level
Transport, distribution, routing and delivery tracking systems
- 3.1. TMS tools for transport planning, load allocation, carrier management and shipment control
- 3.2. Optimization of routes, time windows, mileage, capacity, delivery times and operational constraints
- 3.3. Real-time tracking, digital proof of delivery, geolocation, alerts and communication with the end customer
- 3.4. Last-mile management, failed deliveries, rescheduling, returns and incident control
- 3.5. Integration with e-commerce platforms, marketplaces, logistics operators and invoicing systems
Logistics data, dashboards, analytics and process automation
- 4.1. Fundamentals of logistics data: orders, inventories, routes, times, costs, incidents, suppliers and customers
- 4.2. Dashboards for monitoring operations, productivity, compliance, costs, capacity and service level
- 4.3. Key indicators: OTIF, lead time, fill rate, stock rotation, cost per order, cost per kilometer and incident rate
- 4.4. Automation of repetitive tasks through rules, alerts, workflows, integrations and operational notifications
- 4.5. Use of BI, advanced spreadsheets, connectors, automatic reports and basic predictive analysis
Applied project in digital logistics tools
- 5.1. Definition of the case: trading company, warehouse, logistics operator, e-commerce, local distribution, transport or small supply chain
- 5.2. Diagnosis of current processes, available systems, data, inventory, transport, incidents and opportunities for digitalization
- 5.3. Selection of digital tools for warehousing, inventory, transport, tracking, analytics and operational communication
- 5.4. Design of the digital workflow with users, permissions, integrations, indicators, automations and reports
- 5.5. Preparation of the implementation plan with phases, training, testing, cybersecurity, support and continuous improvement
Duration and format of the Digital Logistics Tools Course
It is 300 hours. Tell us how many you can study each week and we will tell you when you will really finish.
This is the pace at which most students finish. It fits well with the installment plan.
Academic leadership and faculty
The Navalis teaching team: working professionals who teach and supervise the programs.
Dr. Marina AlcoverAcademic Director and Head of Quality Assurance
Eng. Diego CifuentesSenior Lecturer in Naval Welding and Non-Destructive Testing; Head of QA/QC for Welded Joints
Capt. Javier Abaroa (MCA)Senior Lecturer in Ship Handling, Electronic Navigation (ECDIS/Radar/ARPA) and GMDSS; STCW Compliance and Bridge Resource Management Coordinator
Dr. Pau FerrerSenior Lecturer in Naval Architecture and Simulation; Director of the Hydrodynamics and CFD Laboratory
Dr. Nuria LlobregatSenior Lecturer in Marine Meteorology, SAR and Operational Safety; Navigation Risk Management Coordinator
Eng. Javier BañulsSenior Lecturer in Electrical Engineering, Automation and ETO Engineering; Electronic Integration and Engine Alarms Coordinator
Eng. Sofía MarquinaSenior Lecturer in Materials, Composites and Corrosion Protection; Coordinator of the Advanced Paints and Coatings Line
Eng. Tomás RieraSenior Lecturer in Propulsion, Alternative Energy and Hybrid Systems; Energy Performance and Vibration CoordinatorObjectives of the Digital Logistics Tools Course
Career opportunities after the Digital Logistics Tools Course
Questions about the Digital Logistics Tools Course
A software application or online platform that helps manage aspects of logistics such as transport, warehousing, inventory and delivery, for example a WMS, a TMS or a tracking platform.
A WMS manages what happens inside the warehouse, from receiving and storage to picking and dispatch, while a TMS plans and controls transport, carriers, routes and deliveries.
Indicators such as OTIF, lead time, fill rate, stock rotation, inventory accuracy, cost per order, cost per kilometer and incident rate, displayed in operational dashboards.
No. The course focuses on selecting, configuring and using tools, and on automation through rules, workflows and integrations, without writing code.
You diagnose a real or realistic logistics operation, select the right tools and design its digital workflow, indicators and implementation plan, including training, testing and cybersecurity.
Fully online, through a virtual campus available 24/7, with live sessions that are recorded and tutorials with the teaching staff.
The course comprises 300 hours of study across 5 modules of about 60 hours each and ends with an applied project. You can progress at your own pace within the schedule set when you enroll.
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Admission process
No waiting for a call back. If your documents are in order, you can enroll in the same session.
- Profile: aimed at logistics professionals, warehouse and distribution managers, data analysts and consultants working in logistics, entrepreneurs and start-ups digitalizing their operations, and students or recent graduates in logistics, business or engineering; training in logistics, business administration or IT, or experience in supply chain, transport or warehouse management, is helpful but not essential.
- Language: sufficient command of English to follow the classes and the technical documentation.
- Technical resources: a computer with an internet connection, an up-to-date browser, office software including spreadsheets and the ability to view documents and videos; experience with ERP, CRM or SCM software is useful.
- Admission: online application, review of your profile and a short interview with the academic team.
- 01ApplicationYour details, background and documents.
- 02Instant reviewWe check that everything is complete and in order.
- 03EnrollmentChoose full payment or instalments and reserve your place.
Admission is provisional until the committee validates the documents provided. If you do not meet the requirements, the full amount is refunded.
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