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The Institute of Supply Chain Management (IoSCM) is the leading provider of supply chain management qualifications globally.
Advancements in technology, changes in customer demand and the increasing popularity of visibility across the Supply Chain all mean the Logistics industry has had to heavily invest in the development of systems and services that can meet the expectations of the modern consumer. While this is great news for professionals who are committed to evolving the global Supply Chain and improving the overall reputation of the industry, it can be challenging for individuals working within Logistics and transport to understand the new processes and systems being adopted across the sector.
Who is it for?
As the pace of change across the Supply Chain is ever increasing, refreshing and developing your knowledge and skills to adapt to these changes is more important than ever. IoSCM understands that not everyone has the time or requirement to study a full qualification and therefore they have created a fantastic range of bite-size online training programmes. Created by Industry experts each of the courses have been designed to give you a great understanding of a particular topic or function from across the Supply Chain. Ideal for those looking to learn about a new area or to refresh and expand your existing knowledge to help you advance within your chosen profession without the restrictions of studying for a full qualification.
Learner Outcomes
The ‘Use of technology within logistics operations’ bite-size course has been written and developed by experts with combined experience, totalling decades, of working in Logistics, operations and the wider Supply Chain industry. Using first-hand knowledge and experience of technology in Logistics operations requirements and functions, within modern business, the introductory course has been written to support you with expanding your understanding of:
- An understanding of what Information and Communication Technology (ICT) actually is
- An insight into how ICT has had such a big impact on the Logistics industry
- Knowledge on modern planning systems
- A basic understanding of what artificial intelligence is and how it is used in Logistics
The course is designed to give you a detailed introduction to, and understanding of, the use of technology within Logistics operations within the Supply Chain.
Module Format
The course begins by exploring ICT which will allow you to really understand the evolution of technology and how it has changed within the Logistics sector. It also covers planning systems (replace with planning systems) and the functionality of the software used in both.
The second topic of the course focuses on ICT in Supply Chain Networking’ which will cover how Supply Chain networks use ICT and the different systems available for use. Many topics are covered within this such as 3PL, Vehicle management systems and electronic data interchange.
Next we look at the third topic, which is ICT in Inventory Management. This is where you will begin to understand how ICT is used in Inventory Management and it will explain elements involved such as; barcoding, RFID and order processing.
The course concludes by looking at how Artificial Intelligence is used in Logistics operations and the three different ways it’s used; automation, autonomous vehicles and machine learning.
The bite-size course is an online interactive learning programme, broken down into informative topics to help you progress through the course in a user-friendly way. Throughout your learning, you can use the self-test questions to cement your understanding and can pause and resume your studies whenever it is convenient.
On average the course takes three to four hours to complete, making it the perfect learning tool for Professionals with busy lives. In addition to the reading materials, you will find videos and infographics throughout your course to provide you with further insight into the topic you are studying.
End of Course Assessment
To enhance your learning journey and to ensure you have a firm understanding of the topics covered within your chosen course, we have included a number of self-test questions, with are easily accessible throughout your studies. The self-test questions can be answered whenever you choose and as often as you require. Designed to help you re-cap on the subjects covered within each topic, the self-test questions also demonstrate to IoSCM that you can now successfully implement your new knowledge within the workplace, achieving the standards required to meet the demands of the modern workplace. In order to complete your bite-size studies and receive your certificate you need to achieve an overall score of 80% + on the questions. Don’t worry if you don’t achieve this on your first attempt, simply revisit the topic, refresh your knowledge and try again.
Once you have achieved the required score you have successfully completed your bite-size studies with IoSCM. Your IoSCM certificate is now available for you to download and will make a great addition to your C.V. To further support you with your professional development you can refer back to the course and continue to use the self test questions as and when you need to.