Postgraduate Diploma in Supply Chain Management & Logistics

PG Diploma in Supply Chain Management and Logistics
Awarded by – Cambridge International Qualifications (CIQ), UK

Study online or part-time from UAE (Dubai, Abu Dhabi, Sharjah), KSA (Riyadh, Jeddah), Nigeria, South Africa, etc.

Supply chain management and logistics are integral to the success of organizations, both in the private and public sectors. It is an area of study that targets several key functions that are involved in the acquisition of goods and services. Though they may vary from one market sector to the other, generally, in summary, these functions can involve, strategic procurement, demand planning, physical distribution, logistics, and warehouse management. As supply chain governance and best practice strategies become commonplace in today’s developing and modern enterprises and states, greater expectations are demanded from the supply chain and logistics professionals intended towards the organizations achieving their objectives.

Supply chain managers, therefore, are expected to predict demand challenges and anticipate consumer demand trends often linked to the Forester Effect. They are also expected to manage supplier inputs and build collaborative relationships where applicable. In order to achieve this, in-depth market analysis and understanding of the procurement process must be known. Professionals must also embrace the advancements made in AI which has now afforded supply chains, greater accuracy, and efficiency. The purpose of the programs, therefore, is to equip professionals with the necessary knowledge to meet these expectations of the supply chain and logistics stakeholders and the overarching business objectives.

Postgraduate Diploma in Supply Chain Management & Logistics is certified by CIQ, UK a professional awarding body from the UK. This PG Diploma Qualification helps professionals or senior managers in organizations working in the world of supply chain and logistics. Graduates of this program will work with marketing, operations, accounting, finance, and information systems to ensure that products/services are created and delivered, based on a total system view from suppliers to end customers. This Supply Chain & Logistics Diploma course will up-skill participants and provide them with the necessary expertise to meet the Logistics challenges of the future.

Course Objective

It has now been established without any doubt whatsoever that lean supply chains and efficient logistics systems lead directly to increased bottom line profits. Leading-edge which successfully gain competitive advantage and which are able to implement immediate cost savings are those which possess knowledgeable and skilful logistics professionals. Businesses are increasingly looking for improvements in their logistics and supply chain performance. While many students may take this major to enhance their performance potential with an existing employer, others may view this major as an opportunity to become familiar with logistics and supply chain operations.

Supply Chain Management (SCM) is the management of a network of interconnected businesses involved in the provision of product and service packages required by the end customers in a supply chain. Supply chain management spans all movement and storage of raw materials, work-in-process inventory, and finished goods from point of origin to point of consumption.

Why WUC

Established in 2009, The Westford University College is the most trusted executive educational institution in UAE, providing the most flexible learning and affordable programmes for regular students and working professionals (Perfect ‘Work-Life-Study’ Balance). We provide top-rated MBA Programmes, Bachelors Courses, Professional Programmes and corporate training. 5000+ Students, 3000+ Global Students, 34+ Courses, 113+ Nationalities, 16+ Academic Partners, 10+ Years in the Market.

Our Student Base

Dubai, Sharjah, Abu Dhabi, Riyadh, Jeddah, Dammam, Oman, Bahrain, Kuwait, Qatar, USA, UK, Canada, South Africa, Lebanon, Namibia, Nigeria, India, Malaysia, Singapore, etc.

Learning Outcomes

• Conducting A Critical Review Of The Tendering Process and Procurement Cycle.
• Analyze The Supplier Appraisal Process.
• Critically Review Various Supply Chain Management Strategies.
• Critically Review The Elements Of Logistics Management.
• Understand The Importance Of Matching Supply With Demand.
• Understand The Impact of Technology And Recent Technology Developments On Supply Chain Strategies.