Global supply chain disruptions have made logistics knowledge essential for everyone from SME owners to senior buyers. Microskills make complex trade and logistics concepts accessible in under an hour.
72%
of companies report supply chain skills gaps
30 min
avg lesson
8
top skills
Most in demand
Each skill is designed to be completed in under 60 minutes and applied immediately. No padding, no prerequisites — just the knowledge you need.
EXW, FOB, CIF, DDP and the rest — understand who pays what, when risk transfers and which term to use in which situation.
Trainer tip: A one-page Incoterms comparison matrix is the most-shared resource in all of trade content.
Bill of lading, commercial invoice, packing list, certificate of origin and customs entry — what each is and how to complete it.
Trainer tip: Annotated sample documents are more useful than any text description.
HS codes, customs valuation, duty calculation, import licences and common customs errors that cause costly delays.
Trainer tip: Country-specific versions (UK post-Brexit, US import rules) are high-value separate products.
Layout design principles, slotting strategy, pick paths and KPIs for running an efficient warehouse or distribution centre.
Trainer tip: Floor plan layout exercise using a simple grid is highly practical and memorable.
Route planning, carrier selection, delivery density, failed delivery management and the economics of last-mile logistics.
Trainer tip: ROI calculation showing cost-per-delivery improvement resonates immediately with operations managers.
Single-source risk, geopolitical disruption, dual sourcing strategy, safety stock calculation and business continuity planning.
Trainer tip: COVID and Red Sea disruption case studies make risk theory visceral and compelling.
Purchase orders, goods receipts, inventory transactions and demand planning in SAP, Oracle or similar ERP platforms.
Trainer tip: System-specific versions (SAP vs. Oracle vs. Dynamics) each sell separately.
Moving averages, seasonal adjustment, statistical methods and how to build a simple forecast using Excel.
Trainer tip: Excel template with real formula walkthroughs is the most valued deliverable in this content area.
For learners
Decode logistics jargon and negotiate with carriers from a position of knowledge
Understand exactly what happened when your shipment went wrong — and how to prevent it
Build supply chain literacy that employers pay a premium for in any operations role
Get up to speed on a new ERP system without waiting for IT-led training sessions
For trainers
Post-disruption supply chain literacy is in higher demand than ever and unlikely to drop
Country-specific and system-specific versions of the same skill each sell separately
Corporate procurement and logistics teams buy team licences — well worth pitching B2B
Your operational experience from real supply chains is worth more than any textbook content
Typical earning range
$35–$90 per lesson
30 min
Average lesson length
Fits into any working day
✓ Certified
On completion
Shareable and verifiable
Disruption-fuelled
Market demand
Consistent learner demand