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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
Mobile: 050-768 1394
