Logistics is the process of planning and executing the efficient transportation and storage of goods from the point of origin to the point of consumption. The goal of logistics is to meet customer requirements in a timely, cost-effective manner nationally and globally. This course is an in-depth study of coordination tactics and procedures to ensure the smooth transport and storage of goods. 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.
Some of the job titles held by our trainees in Logistics sector are Logistics Coordinator, Logistics Assistant, Supply Chain Executive, commodity Manager and more.
“The line between disorder and order lies in logistics…” – Napolean
Course Objective:
- Handle import and export documents.
- Handle invoicing and payments.
- Handle multi model shipment.
- Manage inbound/outbound processing and Inventory control.
- Perform order processing and placement and job costing.
- Handle oral and written communication in a business and work environment.
- Provide quality customer services.
- Produce office documents using common software packages.
Job Opportunities:
Logistics for international trade students are equipped with the knowledge and skills in integrated logistics management, are employed by logistics companies. Some of the job titles held by graduates include Logistics Co-ordinator and Logistics Assistant as graduates acquire experience and upgrade their skills and knowledge, their career advancement prospects will improve.
Unit Objective:
On completion of the module, students should be able to apply the communication skills in listening, speaking, reading and writing, essential to build successful working relationships in social and workplace settings.
On completion of the module, students should be able to provide an overview of the general environment in which businesses operate as well as be able to explore a range of contemporary issues relevant to each environment such as the changing public sector, corporate social responsibility and ethics, and globalization.
On completion of the module, students should be able to explain the freight process and the cost involved in effecting a shipment, to prepare the various shipping documents needed in the sea, air freight and multi-modal environment. Students are trained to explain the documentation used and the procedure for local distribution, the local clearance at the sea and airport in Singapore which will cover both containerised and conventional transportation.
On completion of the module, students should be able to explain the concepts of logistics, objectives and key activities of logistics, the various parties involved in providing logistics services and know the trends and challenges facing the logistics industry. In addition, students will be trained on basic supply chain management concepts.
On completion of the module, students should be able to explain the various functions of a warehouse and to perform the various transactions and activities in a typical warehouse environment. In addition, students will be trained to explain the other aspects of warehousing which will include inventory control and management, the measurements of warehouse performance and, safety and security issues in a warehouse.
On completion of the module, students should be able to understand the purchasing activities of a logistics company, The content includes principles of purchasing purchase management process and purchasing planning and information.
On completion of the module, students should be able to explain the concepts and means of material requirement planning and inventory planning and control.
On completion of the module, students should be able to explain the trade procedure, interpret international trading terms, identify customs documentation and procedures and handle dangerous goods shipment, insurance and security issues in exporting cargo to USA. In addition, students will be trained to explain the trade procedure specific to Singapore and be able to declare permits using the Trade Net system.
On completion of the module, students should be able to apply the communication skills in listening, speaking, reading and writing, essential to build successful working relationships in social and workplace settings.
Students are provided with the opportunity to work in an actual business environment.
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