Supply Chain and Operations Management Course Syllabus

About The Course:

Logistics and Supply Chain Management course is designed to equip you with the skills and knowledge needed to streamline operations, optimize supply chains, and enhance overall business performance. This course is crafted to provide you with vital skills and knowledge required to succeed in the dynamic realms of logistics, procurement, and supply chain operations. It covers a wide range of subjects, starting from basic principles to more advanced strategies, ensuring you have a complete grasp of the field. Whether you're a beginner or have some experience, our course is designed to cater to all levels. By the end of it, you'll not only understand the essentials but also be equipped with practical tools to enhance efficiency, cut costs, and boost overall supply chain performance. Receive a certification upon completion to validate your expertise and open up new opportunities in the ever-evolving logistics industry. Take the first step toward advancing your career with our comprehensive Logistics and Supply Chain Management Course.

Course Certification:

Upon successful completion of our Logistics and Supply Chain Management Course, you will be awarded a prestigious certification, recognizing your dedication and expertise in the field. This certification is a testament to your acquired skills in logistics, procurement, and supply chain operations. The certification serves as a valuable addition to your professional portfolio, verifying your proficiency in fundamental principles and advanced strategies related to logistics and supply chain management. It attests to your commitment to continuous learning and staying abreast of industry best practices. Propel your career forward with confidence, armed with the recognition of your achievements in this comprehensive and impactful course.

Basics of Logistics management:

1. Introduction to physical distribution

2. Logistics management

3. Logistics Management and its elements

4. Modern Concepts in Logistics

5. Role of logistics in strategy

6. Inbound and outbound supply chain management

7. Container – types

8. Different types of cargo

9. Packaging and Material Handling

Basics of multimodal transport:

1. Introduction to Multimodal Transport

2. Carriage By Air

3. Carriage By Sea

4. Carriage By Road

5. Carriage By Rail

6. Types of Vessels

7. Operators (Vessel and other)

8. Freight Forwarders and NVOCC

9. Outsourcing of Logistics Services

10. Overview of MMTG Act (1993)

11. Shipping Intermediaries and Formalities

Warehousing and supply chain management:

1. Introduction to supply Chain Management (SCM)

2. Sourcing

3. Transportation

4. Indian supply chain architecture

5. Introduction to warehousing

6. Warehouse functions

7. Warehouse types

8. Warehouse providing value added services

9. Warehouse internal operations

10. Warehousing equipment

11. Inventory

12. Safety and security in warehouses

13. Future trends in warehousing

Documentation and clearance processes:

1. Foreign Trade Policy

2. Export and Import Procedures

3. Documents Related to Export and Import

4. Instruments and Terms of Payment in Export – Import

5. Methods of Export - Import Financing

6. Letter of Credit and Bill of Exchange

7. Foreign Exchange Regulations and Formalities

8. Cargo Insurance

9. International Commercial Terms

10. Procedure and Documentation for Availing Export Incentives

11. Bill of lading other documents

12. GST way bill and other documents

Industrial relation and Labor laws:

1. Bombay Dock Labor Board Act

2. ILO code of practice on safety in container terminals

3. Industrial dispute act

4. Contract Labor (Regulation and Abolition) Act 1970

5. The Industrial Employment (Standing Orders) Act 1946

6. The Workmen's Compensation Act 1923

7. The Employees' Provident Fund and Miscellaneous Provisions Act 1952 The Trade Unions Act 2001

Risk and Insurance management:

1. Introduction & Significance of Risk, Disaster and Insurance Management\

2. Risk in Supply Chain, Risk Management Framework

3. Disaster Management

4. Principles of insurance

5. Future of Insurance market

6. Fire insurance

7. Marine insurance and maritime fraud

8. Country Risk Analysis

9. Environment and training

10. Protection and indemnity clubs

Marketing in shipping and logistics:

1. Principles and practice in Marketing

2. Segmentation, Targeting and Positioning

3. Consumer Behavior

4. Marketing in service sector

5. Marketing in Ports and shipping

6. Marketing in Freight Forwarding Company

7. Concession agreements

8. Terminal service agreements

9. Operations of shipping agency (CFS process and documentation)

10. Ship Agency management System

11. Import and Export Container cycle costings

12. Agency contract

Trends in logistics:

1. Introduction – recent developments in logistics

2. Transport and mobility technologies

3. Green logistics

4. Cold chain logistics

5. Block chain and big data analytics in logistics

6. 3D printing and wearable devices in logistics

7. Transport Services, Costing and Performance

8. Administration and Control and use of IT