Essentials Of Logistics And Scm July5 2003

Essentials of Logistics and Supply Chain Management

Emarat Logistics Workshop July 5, 2003

6, Jumada I, 1424H

Welcome To The Age of Specialization

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Logistics is hailed as the hot career Logistics – is the specialized part of a

business curriculum relating to Physical Distribution and Marketing. Nevertheless, today the discipline is embraced by all traditional corporate functions such as Production

( Procurement), Finance ( Activity-Based Costing)etc

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What is logistics?

Logistics is the universal thread or “pipeline” that plans and coordinates the delivery of products and services to customers all over the world.

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What is Supply Chain Management?

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How Important Is Logistics? Logistics has a huge impact

on the domestic and global economy.

Logistics is of critical importance to human survival.

Logistics greatly impacts our quality of life.

Logistics affects our success in a wide variety of endeavours.

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Logistics has evolved into a profession that values •Strategic thinking•Analytical skills

•Use of technology based-toolsThis is a fertile ground for talented individuals.

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Career Path in Logistics

Sales

Terminal OperationsDirector

OrNational AccountRepresentative

Terminal Supervision

Terminal Management

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Career Path in Logistics

Logistics Engineer

Business DevelopmentDirector

OrOperations Site

Manager

Logistics Analyst

Project Manager

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Career Path in Logistics

Materials Coordinator

Corporate LogisticsManagement

OrCorporate Materials

Management

Distribution CentreManagement

Production Management

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What skills do logistics managers need?

Logistics manager works with people, processes, and information.

People Skills Analytical Skills Communication Skills Computer Skills Flexibility

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Highest Paid – Professionals Only! “Of all major sectors

of our economy, transportation and logistics offer the highest paid jobs in the nation.” – Rodney Slater, U S Secretary of Transportation

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Mission Statement of Logistics

MISSION To provide the highest quality of

professional training which will allow participants a direct entry into a career stream

of Transportation and Logistics industry in the United Arab Emirates.

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Goals - Logistics Training Program

•To provide a balanced Transportation and Logistics education with a supply chain management focus that integrates theory and practice. 

  To provide the context for the fullest development of the decisional, leadership , interpersonal, communication and administrative skills of each student. 

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Logistics & Supply Chain Management Networks and Alliances

From e-Commerce to e-Logistics, it is a fact of a well-developed supply chain management linkages

 Learn about virtual linkages of nodes and networks in transportation. Effected by strategic alliances to your target market. Knowledge and skills are accessed through a revised and simplified curriculum of the program.

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What kinds of organizations employ logistics managers?

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Plan of Action - Logistics Enrol in short term

workshops / seminars developed by TransLogistique Canada

Register for a formal certification in Logistics through Emarat Logistics.

Become a member of CLM, USA at www.clm1.org

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Thank you – Masalaama!For your attention and time

Logistics is the

hottest career out there.Talk to a logistics professional

Get counseling through Emarat Logistics Operations

And see what all the excitement is about.

Philbhert N Suresh Educational Consultant

translogistique@msn.com

Mobile: 050-768 1394