Advance Certificate Course in Shipping & Logistics

Introduction :

India`s international trade continues to grow. International trade is forecast to almost double by the year 2010. The pace of globalization has increased, bringing with it rapid change to business. In international trade industry traditional job roles are also changing and the need for continual re- appraisal of job skills and knowledge is now more pressing than over ever before.
This course is developed to meet the need. Designed to develop the skills of professionals, from all links of international trade supply chain, like traders, Third party logistics service providers (3PLSP) , Transporters / Carriers, Multimodal Transport operators, Warehouse operator, Container Freight Station operator, Inland container Depot operator etc. It is also an ideal introduction to the International Trade supply chain for fresh graduates from Universities desiring specialization in this subject. It is valuable training tool for those with experience who wish to refresh their knowledge and increase their understanding of new development on an international level.
Diploma in Shipping and Logistics course offers a comprehensive overview to all links in International Trade Supply Chain, Stretching participant`s mind with new ideas and insight. Informative , challenging and focused , the course is suitable for all types of professionals in the field of International trade , whatever their area of expertise. It is must for anyone who seeks to complement their career with a complete and detailed understanding of the International Trade Logistics world.

(Recognised By Indian Merchants`Chamber)

Syllabus:

Paper- I- Concept Of Logistics And Supply Chain .

A. Introduction to Logistics and SCM

B. Integrated Logistical system and the supply chain

C. Managing Supply & Demand

D. Information Systems

E. Supply Chain strategies and Implementation

F. Economics of scale in supply Chain

G. Global Logistics and Supply Chain Organisation.

Paper- II – Inventory And Stock Control

A. Inventory Control Definition, Types of Inventory and functions

B. Accounting of materials description and classification of stocks

C. Stores-Ledgers, Masters Stock List and Methods of Pricing

D. Stock verification resources and methods dealing with discrepancies - Stock prices-Methods of evaluation and impact of market prices

E. Inventory carrying cost, profitability, and modern trends

F. ABC analysis, MRP, JIT MRP 1, EOQ,

G.FIFO, LIFC, Weighted average Methods etc.

H. Lead time analysis standardization and variety reduction

I. Application on IT in stores Accounting and Inventory Management.

Paper- III- Warehousing

A. Definition. Terms and Types of Warehouses

B. Warehouse mapping & racking

C. Warehouse selection and planning

D. Warehouse operation and Documentation

E. Material Handling & Associated equipments

F. Packing and packaging/packing equipments

G. 3 PL & 4 PL Definitions and Scope

H. Secondary Transportation and Delivery Management

I. Role of IT in Warehousing

J. Bar Coding and Scanning

K. MIS & Key Performance Indicators

L. Depot Operations

Paper IV - Shipping Operations

A. Introduction to ships and other vessels

B. Shipping, services and related activities

C. Types if Shipping companies and their operations

D. CHA / C & F/ Freight Forwarders/ Consolidators

E. MTO`s , NVOCCs etc.

F. Containerization /ICD/CFS/Container Yard etc

G. Concept of Dry Port and INCO terms

H. Freight Calculations and Methods

I. Airway Bill etc.

J. Ocean currents and Major Shipping Routes

K. Documentation / Customer procedures

L. Port operation and Introduction to Port Management

M. Container Leasing Methods and Organisation

N. Loss Prevention and Fire Fighting and Fumigation

Paper V- Transportation Infrastructure

A. Transport Functionally and Principles

B. Multimodal characteristics and classification

C. Transportation regulations and Acts

D. National Permits and States Permits etc

E. Indian Railways- Introduction and Freighting Methods

F. Road Transportation-Freight Rates and Methods

G. Air Cargo Introduction Procedures and operations

H. Introduction to Courier Service and Its Operations

I. National Highways and Express Ways

J. Route Finalization and Modalities of Transportation

K. HSSE- Health Safety Security & Environment

L. Hazardous Cargo Handling

M. Combined Transport Documents (CTD)

N. Customs Regulation About Courier Exports

Paper VI- Statutes And Obligations

A. Marine Insurance

B. Business Laws – Sale of Goods Act –CIOGS Act- Negotiable Instrument Act

C. Central Excise

D. CST/VAT/CESS/OCTROI/SERVICE TAX

E. Customs & EXIM Procedures

F. UN layout Key – Aligned Documentation System

Paper VII- Business Finance & Organisational Behavior

Section 01

Business Finance:

A. An overview of Financial Statements, the balance sheet and profit and loss Account. Analysis and interpretation of financial statements.

B. Basic cost concepts: Classification of cost data by elements, functions and behavior , preparation of a cost sheet.

C. Marginal costing and break even analysis . cost data for decision making.

D. Budgets and budgetary control.

E. Working capital and its management.

Section 02

Organizational Behavior :

A. Management: its nature and scope. Functions of Management – Planning , organization, staffing, leading & directing, control and evaluation.

B. The Human resources: Its management and development , new insights into human resource management.

C. Motivation: Moral ad productivity.

D. Relieving stress at the work place.

Section 03

Enterprise Resource Planning & Supply Chain Management.

Paper VIII- Case Study

A. 3PL & 4PL Operations.

B. Export Consignment

C. ICD and dry port operations.

D. Cargo Handling.

E. Fumigation and loss prevention.

F. Shipping & Marine Insurance

G. Container Leasing.

H. Supply chain management activities.

I. Logistics operations.

J. Hazardous Cargo Handling.

K. Multimodalism and Land Law countries.

Subjects: Concept of Logistics & Supply Chain, Inventory & Stock Control, Warehousing, Shipping Operation, Transportation Infrastructure, Statutes and Obligations, Business Finance & Organisational Behavior & Case Studies.