Work-Study Post-Diploma (Specialist Diploma in Supply Chain Management (SC2))

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Transportation Management and Operations

This module aims to share an understanding on the concepts behind the practical and theoretical applications of transportation management and operations at local context, and the efficient management of industrial and transport logistics.

Participants will learn concepts such as transportation management, last mile delivery, and hands-on use of IT tools for track and trace. 

Freight Services and Operations

This module aims to build student’s knowledge on various aspects of international freight services through a structured, consultative and interactive learning process using relevant case studies from the industry.

It intends to equip participants with fundamental industrial knowledge as well as the practical skills needed to function effectively as a specialist in the international freight service industry.

Inventory Management

This module covers the basic principles in inventory management and aims to provide participants with a fundamental understanding of inventory control techniques, practices and technologies commonly adopted in the industry.

This module enables and equips participants with the expertise to control and manage the inventory operations of different types of stocks.

Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP)

This module aims to build on participants’ knowledge of ERP fundamentals by providing the overview of ERP system as well as system navigation.

Participants will also be introduced to the major business processes in the ERP system.

Through the hands-on practices on Material Management (MM), Sales and Distribution (SD) and Production Planning (PP) modules in ERP system, participants will be equipped with the expertise necessary to perform the procurement, inventory management, sales and production related transactions. 

Warehouse Management and Operations

This module covers the principles of warehouse operations and its importance in supply chain management.

These include warehouse planning and processes, material handling system selection, labour and cost requirements.

Through these lessons, the module equips participants with skills to effectively manage the warehouse and distribution operations with benchmarking tools and awareness of the latest technology and development in this industry.

Pharmaceutical and Cold Chain Management

Through this module, participants will be introduced to Cold Chain management and Pharmaceutical/Dangerous Goods (DG) supply chain management.

The topics in Cold Chain management cover cold chain operations, suitable technologies applied in Perishable and Temperature Sensitive Products logistics, and cold chain standards such as CCQI (Cold Chain Quality Indicator), HACCP (Hazard Analysis and Critical Control Point) and ISO 22000:2005 - Food Safety Management System.

The topics in Pharmaceutical/ Dangerous Goods supply chain management cover the applications of regulatory guideline, logistics handling of Pharmaceutical and DG products, and Good Distribution Practices (GDP). 

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Data Analytics and Data Visualisation in Supply Chain Management

This module provides an in-depth understanding of how data analytics and data visualisation techniques can be leveraged to enhance supply chain management processes.

In today's competitive business landscape, effective supply chain management is crucial for delivering products and services efficiently and cost-effectively.

Data analytics and visualisation are powerful tools that enable organisations to make data-driven decisions, improve supply chain visibility, and respond to dynamic market demands.

This module will equip students with the knowledge and skills to analyse supply chain data, extract meaningful insights, and present these insights visually for informed decision-making.

Supply Chain Design and Lean Management

This module covers the fundamentals of strategies, techniques and best practices which can be adopted to improve supply chain operations in various industries and respective verticals, in the era of increasing drive towards digitalisation and green practices. 

Students will gain insights into best practices and lean principles in Supply Chain Network Design, Procurement, Sustainability, Finance, Aerospace Logistics, Agile Supply Chain and etc. enabling them to generate innovative and cost-effective solutions.

Supply Chain IT

This module is designed to provide students with a comprehensive understanding of modern technologies essential for Supply Chain industry.

This module covers a broad range of technologies, spanning automation, cybersecurity, and various emerging digital advancements.

Students will gain insights into information and communication technologies, along with an exploration of Industry 4.0 technologies such as cloud-based solutions, the Internet of Things (IoT) and Artificial Intelligence (AI).

Additionally, the module emphasizes the importance of information security and the integration of sustainable practices in technology-driven business landscapes.

Project

Participants will undertake an individual project to apply what they have learnt and deepen their understanding in the supply chain management related topics of interest. 

Each student will be expected to define the objectives of the project, develop a plan of action, execute the plan to a reasonable degree, and evaluate its outcomes.

Participants will also be expected to take corrective action if necessary and prepare a report and presentation covering the entire project.