International Professional Diploma in Logistics Operations and Supply Chain Management  - IPMA  UK

Introduction  

The importance of logistics is recognized all over the world, and today’s businesses are made up of a complex set of product flows, manufacturing processes and distribution channels, requiring cross-functional understanding as well as sound technical and managerial skills. Hence, there is a need for skilled logistics professionals to meet the challenges facing both manufacturing and services industries.  

Objective

The objective of the programme is to develop the students for challenging career in any industry with logistics and supply chain functions. You can be employed as a logistics specialist, logistics analyst, supply chain analyst, production planner, distribution manager, distribution planner, transportation manager, logistics manager or supply chain manager. 

Minimum Entry Requirements

ITE’s Certificate in Logistics Operations (CLO) or any others qualification acceptable to this

programme.

Course Structure

• Duration for Full-Time : 7 months programme (270 lecture hours)
• Duration for Part-Time: 9 months programme (180 lecture hours)

Subjects

i.     Principles of Logistics Management

       This module aims to give students an understanding of the logistics challenges in

       meeting customer expectation by deliver the right product, right quantity, right

       condition at the right time in the right cost.

ii.    Warehousing Management

       This module aims to give students an understanding of the role and mission of

       warehouse operations and how to increase the flexibility of warehouse operations

         through process design, system selection and justification, and layout configuration.

iii.  Supply Chain Management

        This module provides students with the concepts and solution methods that are

         important   for the design, control, operation, and management of supply chain systems.

v.     E-Commerce Management

         This module is to provide students with a basic understanding of e- commerce

          applications and strategies that is useful to logistics organization.

vi.    Basic Financial Aspect of Logistics and Supply Chain Management

        This subject provides the students with a general overview of the balance sheet and profit

        and loss statement of the company. It also provides the students an appreciation of some

        of the financial tools and techniques used by the logistics manager in the management of

        financial resources.

vii.   Purchasing Management

        This module is to provide the students with an understanding of purchasing principles and

        practices. It will cover supplier management, purchasing performance measurements,

        planning and control, negotiation, bidding and international procurement.

Assessment and Examination

This programme is a continuous assessment through:

1. Written assignments   (20%)

2. Class Test                     (20%)

3. Class Presentation       (10%) and

4. Written examinations (50%)

Students must pass the final examination with a total score of 50 or higher, and attend at least 75% of the training sessions.

Title of Certificate To Be Awarded 

Upon successful completion of the programme, students will be awarded the “Professional Diploma in Logistics and Supply Chain Management” by IPMA UK.