Diploma in Logistics and Supply Chain Management
Course Overview
It has now been established without any doubt whatsoever that lean supply chains and efficient logistics systems lead directly to increased bottom line profits. Leading edge companies which successfully gain competitive advantage and which are able to implement immediate cost savings, advice sale are those which possess knowledgeable and skillful logistics professionals
As more and more responsibility is placed on the Logistics function, the viable option is the need to intensify for its practitioners to be highly skilled in the various elements of Supply Chain Management and to be completely up to date with best practices in the industry both national and international. Logisticians must take their place alongside engineers and accountants as proficient and exceptionally well-trained professionals.
The Program focuses on planning, organizing and controlling Logistics, Materials & Supply Chain Management activities – key elements for successful management in any enterprise – and it covers strategic planning and decision-making as an important part of the management process. The Program is ideal for managers and personnel of all levels who are involved in logistics activities or in ensuring that products and services are made available to customers (or clients or intended recipients) at the time and place, and in the condition and form desired, in an efficient, profitable and cost-effective way. It also includes special and unique sections on Reverse Logistics, and on Humanitarian, Aid & Disaster Relief Logistics.
- Grasp skills on how communication can be used to support disaster-affected people and programme objectives;
- Acquaint self on assessment of the information needs of the community and decide through which channel(s) of communication to reach them;
- Have expertise on how to create and adapt information and messages to maximize impact;
- Be able to develop a communications strategy;
- Be able manage and respond to feedback from the community.
Unit 1 – Introduction to Supply Chain Management
Unit 2 – Logistics in Supply Chain Management
Unit 3 – Logistics Strategy & Operations
Unit 4 – Planning & Sourcing Operations
Unit 5 – Procurement Operations
Unit 6 – Manufacturing & Delivery Operations
Unit 7 – Market Distribution in the Supply Chain
Unit 8 – Inventory Management
Unit 9 – Transport Management
Unit 10 – Warehousing & Material Handling
Unit 11 – Using Information Technology in Supply Chain
Unit 12 – Supply Chain Systems Design
Unit 13 – Supply Chain Performance Measurement
There are four assignments (continuous assessment tests), a research paper and one examination to be offered at the end of the course. Assignments account for 40%, research paper accounts for 30% while Examination accounts for 30% of the mark. Upon completion of the course, you shall be issued a Diploma Certificate and a course transcript.
Upon successful completion of the course, the participant will receive a Diploma Certificate of Merit and a transcript.
Duration: 6 Months
Fee: $700
