Course description
OTHM Level 7 Diploma in Logistics and Supply Chain Management
OTHM Level 7 Diploma in Logistics and Supply Chain Management aims to provide broader understanding of logistics and supply chain management and is designed for logistics and supply chain professionals in the early stages of their career looking to enhance their knowledge. Upon successful completion of this program the learners will equip skills needed to further their career as a logistics and supply chain professional as well to work toward a relevant Master’s programme with advanced standing.
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Suitability - Who should attend?
For entry onto the OTHM Level 7 Diploma in Logistics and Supply Chain Management qualification, learners must possess:
- An honours degree in related subject or UK level 6 diploma or an equivalent overseas qualification
- Mature learners (over 21 years) with management experience
- International students whose first language is not in English, they will need to have score of 5.5 or above in IELTS (International English Language Testing System)
Outcome / Qualification etc.
- All the important management theories and models are covered in this course. As a result, the students will gain a better understanding of the various management techniques that are applicable in the workplace.
- Will be helpful to the students to develop their problem-solving skills through the practical application of the various management models and theories.
- A nationally – recognised qualification, the credits earned at this course can be transferred to other courses, if the students want to pursue MBA or any other Masters.
- On successful completion of the course the students will be able to demonstrate their proficiency in the various management practices which will improve their chances of making a successful career progression.
Training Course Content
Unit1- Logistics Management
The unit focuses on the valuing adding role of logistics in supply networks. It aims to impart learners with a thorough understanding of key theoretical and operational aspects of managing specifically transportation, storage/warehousing and packaging logistics. The related considerations for business competitiveness is emphasised as is the interdependency between operational, technological and regulatory aspects.
Unit2- Supply Chain Planning, Modelling and Analytics
The unit aims to provide learners with in-depth knowledge about planning processes across all key aspects of supply chain management. The relevance of each of the planning processes, the associated information requirements and modelling and analytic techniques are covered.
Unit3- Procurement and Supply Management
The unit seeks to provide learners with a thorough understanding of procurement and supply management from a strategic, technological, process and relationship perspective. The goal is to provide insights on the role of procurement within supply chain management, the negotiation and contractual issues encountered with suppliers , effective supplier relationship management, the tools and techniques to assess sourcing options and technological enablers in procurement.
Unit4- Supply Chain and Operations Strategy
The aim of this unit is to develop learners’ understanding of supply chain and operations management, including its scope, impact and importance as well as the strategic decisions that need to be made in today’s world of global markets and global supply, taking into account the major competitive drivers. The unit discusses approaches and supply chain and operations management practices in a range of contexts.
Unit5- Sustainable Operations Management
The aim of this unit is to develop learners understanding including key elements of sustainability and their importance to businesses, knowledge and skills of sustainable operations management, the different practices across the supply chain that can be worked upon to improve sustainability as well as the performance measures and the business impact of sustainability, the business drivers and barriers affecting the move towards sustainability. A variety of different sectors are explored.
Unit6- Business Research Methods
The aim of this unit is to develop learners understanding of research principles including the formulation of literature reviews, statistical analysing using SPSS, research proposals, referencing, data collection using surveys and interviews, questionnaire design, qualitative data and methods for drawing conclusions from the analysed data.
Course delivery details
School of Business & Technology London provides various flexible delivery methods to its learners, including online learning and blended learning. Thus, learners can choose the mode of study as per their choice and convenience. The program is self-paced and accomplished through our cutting-edge Learning Management System. Learners can interact with tutors by messaging through the SBTL Support Desk Portal System to discuss the course materials, get guidance and assistance and request assessment feedbacks on assignments.
We at SBTL offer outstanding support and infrastructure for both online and blended learning. We indeed pursue an innovative learning approach where traditional regular classroom-based learning is replaced by web-based learning and incredibly high support level. Learners enrolled at SBTL are allocated a dedicated tutor, whether online or blended learning, who provide learners with comprehensive guidance and support from start to finish.
The significant difference between blended learning and online learning methods at SBTL is the Block Delivery of Online Live Classes. Learners enrolled at SBTL on blended learning are offered a block delivery of online live classes, which can be booked in advance on their convenience at additional cost. These live classes are relevant to the learners' program of study and aim to enhance the student's comprehension of research, methodology and other essential study skills. We try to make these live sessions as communicating as possible by providing interactive activities and presentations.
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Expenses
- Course price for Online learning: £843.33
- Course price for Blended learning: £1,239.33
Continuing Studies
On successful completion of the OTHM Level 7 Diploma in Logistics and Supply Chain Management a number of progression opportunities become available:
- Master’s top-up programmes at many universities in the UK and overseas with advanced standing; or
- Directly into employment in an associated profession.