Logistics Management

Course details

Logistics Management improves efficiency within a business by streamlining operations and costs, thereby increasing overall profitability.

Endorsed by the Chartered Institute of Business Management (CIBM), the UniCollege Short Programme Certificate in Logistics Management covers all aspects of this field through the use of practical examples in the application of theories, strategies and operational guidelines.

The topics covered illustrate the impact of logistics on customer service, transportation, warehousing, order processing, purchasing, importing and exporting.

About the programme

• Logistics Management improves efficiency within a business by streamlining operations and costs, thereby increasing overall profitability. The UniCollege programme in Logistics Management covers all aspects of this field through the use of practical examples in the application of theories, strategies and operational guidelines.
• The topics covered illustrate the impact of logistics on customer service, transportation, warehousing, order processing, purchasing, importing and exporting.

Programme Outline

The following topics are covered:

Introduction to supply chain management
Supply chain elements
Sourcing
Contract management
Warehousing

• Facility location
• Facility set-up
• Racking design and layouts
• The laws applying to logistics operations
• Occupational health and safety
• Quality processes

Inventory

• FIFO/LIFO principles
• JIT processes

Manufacturing and operations
Reverse logistics

• Packaging
• Environmental issues
• Waste disposal
• Recycling
• Product recall

Transportation

• Types and usages

Customer service 
Logistics information systems

• Wireless systems
• RFID
• ICT systems

Supply chain integration

• Logistics channels
• Alignment of supply and demand
• Management strategies
• Global logistics
• Supply chain risk management
• Broad based black economic empowerment

Disclaimer

• The information contained in this fact sheet is accurate at the time of printing. However, factors beyond UniCollege’s control (such as environmental, regulatory or technical changes) may cause the contents of this fact sheet or of the programme to change. In the event of any such change, UniCollege will formally notify current students. All possible measures will be taken to minimise inconvenience to students.