Course Objective

The course aims to equip participants with key skills and knowledge required to perform effectively in a supply chain management environment.

Who Should Attend

Logistics Officer/Executive, Logistics Supervisor, Logistics Co-ordinator, Logistics Specialist

Entry Requirements

Academic level : 2 GCE A level passes in any subjects and a pass in ‘O’ Level English or at least IELTS 5.5.
Work experience: 2 years

Admission is solely within the discretion of TLA.

Course Duration

10 months (183 training hours exclusive of examinations & research project)
Another 6 months to complete the research project.

What the Course Covers

SCM 1001 Supply Chain Management (11 sessions)

• Introduction to SCM
• Warehousing Strategy for Efficient SCM
• Inventory Management
• Information Technology for SCM
• Strategic Logistics Alliances
• Efficient Transportation & Customer Service Goals
• SCM Development and Strategy

SCM 1002 International Transport Management (11 sessions)

• The Global Logistics & Supply Chain Development
• Global Logistics Today
• Ocean Ships & Shipping
• Chartering Bulk Ocean Carriers
• The Ocean Liner Contract System
• International Air Transportation
• Information & Strategies
• Shipper/Carrier Network Strategies
• The Role of Logistics & Transportation in International SCM
• Future Issues in International Logistics & Transportation Management

SCM 1003 Global Purchasing (8 sessions)

• Global Procurement Risk
• Global Strategic Supplier Management
• Global Purchasing Organisations
• Global Purchasing Operations
• Global Information Management
• Global Contracts & Alliances

SCM 1004 Financial Management (8 sessions)

• Introduction to Financial Management
• Business Organisations & Financial Statements
• Working Capital Management
• Business Financing & Financial Analysis
• Financial Forecasting & Business Planning
• Investment Appraisal
• Corporate Finance & International Financial Management

SCM 1005 Contract Management (11 sessions)

• Contract Management Team Formation
• Developing a Contract Management Plan
• Contract & Supply Information
• Managing Risk
• Measuring Performance
• Administration
• Relationship, Disputes & Termination of Contract
• Contract Management & Operations
• Pre-qualifications of Vendors and Suppliers

SCM 1006 Production and Operation Management (11 sessions)

• POM and Operations Strategy
• Forecasting in POM
• Design & Development of Products & Processes
• Production Technology
• Long-Term Capacity Planning
• Facility Location
• Aggregate Planning & Inventory Planning
• JIT Manufacturing & SCM
• Productivity, Work Methods & Measurement
• Quality Management & Quality Control
• Project Management, Maintenance & Reliability Management

SCM 1007 Global Marketing Management (8 sessions)

• Global Marketing
• Environment Analysis
• Internal Analysis
• Strategies
• Segmentation, Targeting & Positioning
• Securing a Global Positioning
• Global Marketing in Supply Chains

SCM 1008 Research Project

• A research paper on supply chain or supply chain related issues

Course Lecturers :

Lecturers: Industry practitioners

Average Teacher-Student Ratio - 1:30

Venue / Intake

Venue : No 2 Bukit Merah Central or AEC College Pte Ltd
 
Time : 1900 - 2200 hrs

Course Intakes : March, May, August, October 

Training Road Map

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Enhanced training support for SMEs
- Training support of 90% of course fee
- Absentee Payroll :  80% of hourly basic salary up to $7.50 per training hour