Supply chain programs deal specifically with the supply chain, not necessarily the logistics part of the supply chain.
First and foremost: Set a high moral standard for yourself and your company and form relationships with your industry peers. e.g. many years ago I transitioned this company from local farm products and general freight transporter to an international refrigerated transporter. A number of the people that inhabit this forum were instrumental in my gaining knowledge to effectively execute that transition. Thanks Donkey
The same when I transitioned from reefers to dry vans. I reached out to my friends, made new friends, learned the way dry vans operate, and became successful at that too.
I would think that for most of us here, our first educational program was the School of Hard Knocks.
Ask lots of questions of your vendors, and listen intently to the answers.
I learned most of what I know about insurance and claims from the insurance brokers I have dealt with over the years. I listen to, and ask questions of, my lawyers and accountants. I purchase fuel, trucks, trailers, parts, and services differently now than I did back in the day because of the relationships I have with those vendors. The list goes on.
Keep your ear to the ground. Know what the world situation is and how it relates to the products you move.
Continuing education is a must. Think in terms of administration, finance, and economics.
Something I found incredibly useful was to take CITT courses. I expect P.Log is the same ... at least it seemed to be when I looked into it. You don't need to graduate. The information alone is worth the price of admission.
Read, and study, everything you can get your hands on that relates to this industry, regardless of what country the information comes from.
Remember, knowledge is power.
Lastly, respect the industry.
If you're in this just for the money, you will win short term, but in the long run it will eat you alive, and in the end you will lose everything you gained.
On the other hand, if you're in this for the long haul (no pun intended), you will start a winner and stay a winner. Just look at the tenures of some of this country's most prestigious carriers. Erb. Robert, Day & Ross, Eassons, Bison, Transforce, and so on. Look where they came from, and it's easy to see where they are going. All of them are where they are today for one basic reason ... they respect the industry.
Just my humble two cents worth for the day