SCHEDULED PROGRAMMES (SEMINARS AND WORKSHOPS)

PGD- LOGISTICS & SUPPLY CHAIN MANAGEMENT

PROFESSIONAL DIPLOMA ( Logistics & Supply Chain Management, and International Freight Forwarding)

DIPLOMA IN INTERNATIONAL TRADE BY CORRESPONDENCE

CARRERS IN LOGISTICS

SCHEDULED PROGRAMMES (SEMINARS AND WORKSHOPS)

Open, in-house and personalized seminars, workshops, conferences etc for Global Trade and Supply Chain professionals 

Features

·         Customized training to fit corporate needs

·         Flexible training times and schedules at on-site locations

·         Ninety minute training clinics to fit business schedules and reduce work interruptions

·         Instruction by experienced practitioners

Corporate Benefits

·         Intensive training

·         Short time away from the work place

·         Cost & time effective

·         Increased productivity and elimination of hidden costs

·         Increased competitiveness

·         Interaction with other participants

·         Supports Continuing Professional Development

PGD- LOGISTICS & SUPPLY CHAIN MANAGEMENT 

Today more than ever before in our history the development of knowledge workers" with cross-functional work skill is rapidly evolving into the key underpinning of a successful logistic enterprise. A good understanding of the element of logistics and supply chain management and the ability to relate them to cost and service are today essential ingredients for corporate survival. It points an organization in the right direction to reduce cost, improve service and competitiveness.

To implement and maintain any of these strategies, companies need managers and staff with a thorough understanding of logistics and supply chain management.

As a new discipline, there is limited opportunity for such personnel to acquire this knowledge in regular academy environment. To bridge the gap therefore, NITT and MULTIMIX EXPORT ACADEMY drawing from industry experts and knowledge centres, now offers post Graduate Diploma programmes on Logistics and supply Chain management.

Have a working knowledge of the individual task within the logistics function.

      Identify, utilize and apply Supply Chain Management concepts and practices. 

      Provide participants with a global strategic mindset in supply chain management, understanding leading supply chain models and be able to manage a business world of constant change.

      Equip participants with knowledge in real world cases and operations, comprehending supply chain management concept and issues leading to supply chain applications and development.

      Enhance participants with regional and global best practices in supply chain management, thereby strengthening the supply chain model with supplier and customers.

      Help participants sharpen skills in supply chain management decision making, how organization operates today and tomorrow, including extensive emphasis in e-supply chain management.

Methodology

Various teaching and learning methods are used, including lectures, seminars, individual and group projects, computer workshops, case studies, company visits and presentations by logistics managers.

Assessment is by a combination of continuous assessment and written examination .  

PROFESSIONAL DIPLOMA 

1.     Logistics & Supply Chain Management

2.     International Freight Forwarding

1^ST SEMESTER COURSES 

1.     Business Communication

2.     Principles of Logistics Management

3.     Fundamentals of Global Business

4.     E- Commerce/Information Technology

5.     Principles of business Management

2^ND SEMESTER (Logistics & Supply Chain Management) 

1.     Warehousing & Material Management

2.     Transport Management

3.     Fundamentals Of Purchasing & Supply Chain Management

4.     Import /Export Management

5.     Research Project 

2^nd SEMESTER (International Freight Forwarding) 

1.     Export/Import Documentation & Procedures

2.     International Freight Forwarding Management

3.     Ocean Shipping & Transport

4.     Marine / Cargo Insurance

5.     Air Freight Management

6.     Research Project

DIPLOMA IN INTERNATIONAL TRADE BY CORRESPONDENCE

Introduction 

This certificate programme in International Trade is being introduced to provide you with a wider range of options in international trade knowledge and prepare you for future career in the global village. 
The aim of the program is to satisfy the growing need for training in import and export practices and procedures. The necessity for such a certificate program has increased due to the changing international economic climate and increasing access to overseas markets especially markets in America, Europe and Africa where great possibilities exist for local entrepreneurs. The programme has been uniquely packaged in three modules with the same quality seal of Nigeria's Leading Export/Import Training Academy.

About the Programme:

·         Strictly a correspondence course

·         Absolute flexibility (you can take on the three modules or one after the other at your own time)

·         No class contact whatsoever

·         Tele-class available to explain any points to students individually or by E-mail

·         You can run this course from any part of Nigeria

·         All exams are OPEN BOOK (you receive questions by mail or e-mail and send scripts by same.

·         It will qualify you for the IIEI courses.

·         It will carry exemptions in other Academy programmes

·         Certificate: will be awarded after the completion of the 3 modules.

·         The programme is not gender sensitive.

The Three MODULES

Module 1-How to start Export-Import Business 
Module 2-How to manage Export/Import operations 
Module 3-How to prosper in Export/Import Business

Admission requirements
Applicants wishing to register for this programme must have SSCE or equivalent qualification. Applicants who do not have the aforementioned qualifications but who have suitable practical experience in the field may apply for admission. 

Duration of the programme 

The duration of a programme is flexible since the is no class contact

Method of instruction 

The main method of instruction will be through distance Tele teaching. Students will receive written study material and tutorial letters during the course of the programme.

Evaluation 

Students will be assessed by means of assignments and a formal examination. One examination paper will be written for each module. The examinations are Open Book (i.e. You invigilate yourself.) Note: the examination will be practical such that you can hardly pass if you have not studied the module.

Certification

 
Certificate will be issued by Multimix Export Academy an affiliate of the International Import-Export Institute (IIEI) Arizona USA.

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MAJOR OPPORTUNITIES FOR LOGISTICS PROFESSIONALS

Recent research reports indicate there is a shortage of suitably qualified logistics professionals’ world wide, and companies are paying premiums to attract the right people. Not only are companies crying out for logistics professionals, it happens to be an exciting and interesting career as well.

Logistics can offer you everything you want in a career – job openings at all levels; excellent wages and salaries; variety; upward mobility from all entry levels; exciting responsibilities and world wide opportunities both within the function and within companies.

CAREERS IN LOGISTICS-WHERE THE JOBS ARE 

What kinds of organizations employ logistics professionals?

Logistics involves so many different critical business activities that nearly every organization you can think of can be considered a potential employer for logistics professionals. From the largest food producer to the smallest textile manufacturer, any company that purchases/or sells products has a need for logistics support to manage the flow of product and information, locally, nationally and internationally. Service organizations like hospitals, banks and fast food restaurant chains must also manage logistics activities. 

What is the most common career path in logistics?

One of the attractions of logistics as a career is that no single career path dominates. In fact there are hundreds of potential career paths. Your skills, interests and personal decisions will largely influence your particular career path. It will be impacted by the size, type, geographic scope and organizational structure of the firm that you choose to work for.

Some of the logistics function areas, which your career path might focus on, include: 

·         Purchasing and materials management

·         Warehouse operations

·         Transportation

·         Stock planning and control

·         Production planning and operations

·         Customer service management

·         Logistics information systems and control

·         Logistics services marketing and sales

·         International logistics and freight forwarding