This module provides participants with an overview of the key areas of logistics and supply chain management (SCM) with a strong emphasis on the interactions between them. It emphasises the role of integration and relationship management – two key elements of SCM philosophy – in the port community development and improvement process. view file>>
Information and Communications Technology (ICT) has become a major factor in how many businesses determine competitive advantage, especially when it comes to their supply chain. Increasingly, smaller and medium sized businesses are being integrated into the global business network via technologies such as Electronic Data Interchange (EDI) and E-Business/ E-Commerce. view file>>
The emphasis in this module is on the development of practical skills that can be put to use in addressing key challenges within port community companies. In addition, participants are provided with more detailed knowledge of some of the issues introduced in earlier modules. view file>>