OTHM Level 5 Diploma in Logistics and Supply Chain Management (120 Credit)

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Credits Awarding body Course Code Delivery mode
120 OTHM, UK – an Awarding body by the UK Government’s regulator – OfQual. 610/1528/3 Online

Overview

The Level 5 Diploma in Logistics and Supply Chain Management is an intermediate-level program designed to equip individuals with the knowledge and skills necessary to thrive in the field of logistics and supply chain management. This course covers a wide range of topics, including inventory management, transportation, warehouse operations, procurement, and supply chain strategy. Participants will develop a deeper understanding of the complexities of supply chain networks, global trade, and the latest industry trends. The diploma emphasizes practical application, enabling individuals to enhance their analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making abilities. This qualification prepares individuals for supervisory or middle management roles within the logistics and supply chain industry, or serves as a pathway for further studies in the field.

Entry requirements

The Learners must possess:
  • Relevant NQF/QCF/RQF Level 4 Award/Diploma or at the level of GCE/GCSE or equivalent qualification
    or
  • Mature learners (over 21) with over 3-4 years of work experience
    and
  • Learner must be 18 years or older at the beginning of the course

Units covered

Mandatory Units
  • Business Communication
  • Purchasing, Supplier Management and Negotiation
  • Supply Chain Management
  • Business Ethics and Corporate Social Responsibility
  • Strategic Management
  • Supply Chain Risk Assessment and Forecasting

Payment plans

1. Option 1: (£925.00 +1.5% transaction fee) and get a 5% discount on the total fee when you pay in full.

2. Option 2: (£462.5+1.5% transaction fee) upon enrolment and pay the rest on the next month.

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Course Content

Unit 1 – Principles and Concepts of Strategy
Simply put, strategy is about putting a business in the best place possible to gain competitive advantage in its target market. However, to achieve competitive advantage requires research, analysis, interpretation and strategic decision making. The aim of this unit is to develop learner’s knowledge and skills, so they are in a strong position to contribute to an organization's strategy development and implementation.

  • Lecture: 1
    00:00
  • Handbook
    00:00
  • Assignment – 1

Unit 2 – Procurement and Inventory Management
Two key features of all supply chains are procurement and inventory management. Stock needs to be acquired then effectively and efficiently managed so that the requirements of internal or external customers can be met. The aim of this unit is, therefore, to develop a learner’s understanding of the role these related functions in a cost effective and resource efficient supply chain.

Unit 3 – Contract and Financial Management
Due to the complexity of supply chains it is necessary to have in place effective contract and financial management arrangements. The aim of this unit is to help learners explore the importance to those who manage supply chains of, initially, ensuring there are no contractual or financial weak leaks which could have a negative impact, whilst helping to ensure all contract and financial arrangements benefit the supply chain being managed.

Unit 4 – Global Context of Supply Chains
The continuing evolution and expansion of globalisation has resulted in supply chains becoming more complex and diverse due to the concept that the world is a smaller place in a business and economic context. The aim of this unit is to locate in the minds of learners the key globalisation factors which impact supply chains and how global supply chains can be established and managed.

Unit 5 – Principles and Concepts of Supply Chain Management
It does not matter whether a business’s supply chain is located in the same country or extends into a global environment, the principles and concepts of supply chain management (SCM) remain the same. The aim of this unit is to introduce key supply chain management (SCM) concepts and principles which will help learners to understand how to lead and manage the complexities and barriers associated with supply chains.

Unit 6 – Contemporary Issues in Supply Chain Management
The environment in which supply chains exist are constantly changing. However, there are external factors which dominate how contemporary supply chains are managed. The aim of this unit is to introduce these factors so that learners gain a greater appreciation of the relationship between supply chains and technology, the natural environment, global economies and risk management.

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