International Professional Managers Association (IPMA) Certificate in Logistics, Warehousing and Inv East

Course details

Brief Description of Modules
1. Logistics Operations
i. Logistics Concepts and Frame Work
ii. Logistical Customer Service
iii. Computerized Picking and Shipping Instructions
iv. Order Picking
v. Automated Materials Handling
vi. Packaging
vii. Mark and Label Packed Goods for Shipping
viii. Issue and Despatch
ix. Documents for Movement of Goods
x. International Commercial Terms 2010
xi. Methods of Payment

2. Warehousing Operations
i. Role of the warehouse in the supply chain
ii. Types of Warehouses
iii. Warehouse Space Planning
iv. Warehouse Storage Layout Planning
v. Warehouse Receiving/Put-Away Function
vi. Warehouse Order Picking/Shipping Function
vii. Warehouse Materials Handling
viii. Packaging Label For Transportation
ix. Handling of Hazardous Materials
x. Store Goods
xi. Security, Fire and Safety in Warehouse

3. Inventory Control
i. Introduction to Inventory Management
ii. Inventory Functionality
iii. Inventory Cost
iv. Classifying Inventory
v. Fundamental Approaches to Managing Inventory
vi. Fundamental Approaches and Techniques For Inventory Management
vii. Just-In-Time Approach
viii. Vendor Managed Inventory (VMI)
ix. Stocktaking
x. Warehouse Responsibilities of Stock Control

Entry Requirements
1. Completed Secondary 1 OR
2. Candidates who are at least 15 years of age
Teaching Methods
Classroom Face-to-Face Theory Explanations / Assignments

Mode of Examination
The assessment process is designed to test two things:
- The knowledge of the individual through end of module assessment
- The practical application of that knowledge through practical phase test
The module comprises of theory examinations and practical phase test, which constitute 70% and 30% respectively of the final score. The pass mark for the module is 50% based on the aggregate scope of the practical phase test and the end of the module assessment.

On successful completion of the practical test and theory examinations the students are awarded the International Professional Managers Association (IPMA) Certificate in Logistics, Warehousing and Inventory Controls (CLWI).