Logistics Management - Basic overview & Career opportunities

Atul Dayal

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December 10, 2022

1:30 PM (Local)

1 Hrs

This course format is where trainer will explain you the subject via online live session. This course will run as per specific date and time.

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On completion of this course, you’ll walk away with:

The knowledge and foresight to manage the risks of operating in volatile, uncertain, and complex environments to create robust logistic and shipping management system.
Theoretical background behind each requirements which helps an engineer to understand the importance and necessity of every requirements at different stages.
Bridging the gap between theoretical knowledge and practical application requirements.
University students who want to take up career in Logistic / Supply Chain department and wants to learn about the most widely used best practices and standard.
Experienced engineers who want to grow their career in Logistic / Supply Chain by understand the background of different types requirements

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We are going to cover a basic overview of following topics & I will be sharing my own professional career growth that will be useful for you to gain understanding about various challenges in the role Vs a global demand for this role

Supply Chain Management.
Operational management.
Purchasing.
Introduction to logistics.
Warehousing and Distribution
Transport and inventory management.
Freight Forwarding as a business opportunity
Customs Brokerage
Different types of sea vessels (ships) and aircrafts

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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.