Centre for Professional Development and Lifelong Learning

Logistics and Operations Management

Much of the economic activity in Barbados and the OECS is driven by the importation of raw materials and finished goods for manufacturing and retail.  This heavy dependence on expensive imports renders logistics and supply chain management critical tools for cost containment. In addition, the ability to make competitive inroads into export markets will increasingly depend on effective inbound logistics.  The CPDLL courses are designed to present participants with the most recent developments in logistics, supply chain management and operations management in order to effect the process re-engineering necessary for their organisations to minimise costs while still ensuring that goods and services meet the quality standards of target customers.

Logistics and Operations Management

E-Logistics

E-Logistics

Overview

This short course seeks to provide delegates with a comprehensive understanding of established and emerging technological developments in the field of e-Logistics. The course integrates theory and real-world firm focus and cases to develop delegates’ application of theory to real world settings and issues. The topics to be covered in this course include but are not limited to transportation, warehousing, inventory management, global logistics and forward logistics. By the end of the short course, delegates will understand how the principles of supply chain logistics interact with ICTs to help businesses achieve improved productivity and how they act as a source competitive advantage.

Mode of Delivery: ONLINE

What will I Learn?

On successful completion of the short course, delegates will be able to:

  • Discuss the role of information technologies in e-Logistics and supply chain management;
  • Demonstrate in-depth knowledge of advances in ICTs and their impact on supply chain management;
  • Demonstrate proficiency in the relevant tools and techniques to show how Internet-based technologies can be used to create data-driven products/services with viable business management;
  • Examine the development and implementation issues of e-Logistics;
  • Develop technological solutions to address contemporary operation issues and supply chain problems.

Who Should do this Course

e-Commerce Assistant, e-Commerce Logistics Manager, e-Commerce Agent, e-Commerce Merchandiser, Supply Chain Associate, Logistics Analyst, Logistics Distribution Analyst, Operations Support Specialist, Operations Manager, Warehouse Supervisor, Warehouse Assistant.
 

Important Information

Traditional logistics has been revolutionised with the evolution of e-Commerce. As a result, in today’s business world it is essential that business people recognise the importance of e-Commerce in their ability to control the flow of information, to integrate diverse business functions, and in their coordination of activities across various organisations, in real-time. For this reason, this course is designed to train delegates in the theory and practical application of e-Logistics within various business environments and industries. This short course will examine a dynamic set of communication, computing, and collaborative ICT technologies that ultimately function to meet the needs of customers. In this way, delegates will gain experience in sharing data, knowledge and information electronically with supply chain partners.
 

At a Glance

  • Admissions Term: 2023/2024 Semester II
  • Registration: Open
  • Date: TBA
  • Time: Mondays & Wednesdays 5pm - 8pm
  • Duration: 4 weeks (24 hours)
  • Certificate Awarded: Professional Development Certificate of Competence
  • Course Code: PDLL162
  • Capacity: 25
  • Cost: BDS$1585.00/ US$792.50 BDS$750.00/ US$375.00

The following topics/concepts/theories/issues will be addressed:

  • Introduction to e-Logistics
  • Fundamentals of e-Commerce
  • e-Commerce Applications and ICTs
  • Supply Chain and e-Logistics Management
  • Electronic Procurement
  • Forward & Reverse Logistics

The course format will include a combination of in-class discussions and activities, lab sessions, case studies, assigned readings, and guest speakers from industry.
 

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