Logistics Management - Basic overview & Career opportunities

Logistics management is the governance of supply chain management functions that helps organizations plan, manage and implement processes to move and store goods. For example, in the natural gas industry, logistics involves managing the pipelines, trucks, storage facilities, and distribution centers that handle oil as it is transformed along the supply chain. A logistics management system underpins that effort and includes inbound and outbound transportation management, warehouse management, fleet management, order processing, inventory control, supply and demand forecasting, and managing third-party logistics service providers. The primary goal of logistics management is to provide better customer service. Logistics management aims to eliminate processing errors by establishing a streamlined process flow. 

Few facts in current scenario;

• There is a huge demand of skilled manpower in the logistics industry
• Govt of India has given it a Industry Status
• A new Logistics Policy has been framed
• In a short span, many opportunities on logistics management needs to be filled in across various industries

While it has a rich demand for skills, the sector has no inherent gender bias, offering equal opportunities to women. And, the sheer diversity of roles and the sector's depth and agility makes it an exciting career opportunity. There are also abundant opportunities to emerge as a logistics entrepreneur. This course also provides the necessary knowledge of theoretical overview of logistic management as per international best practice & standard.