Level 4 PreU Diploma
in Operations and Logistics Management
Level 4 PreU Diploma could transfer 20 credits and full tuition fees to second-year bachelor’s programs by SIMI and University Partners.
Level 4 PreU Diploma in Operations and Logistics Management
It is often said that one of the key features of a logistics business is its operations function. As such, it is vital that this function is managed effectively. The aim of this unit is to help learners explore the important relationships between operations management and other functions of a logistics business.
Could transfer 20 credits and full tuition fee to the Master of Business Administration (MBA) of SIMI Swiss and University Partners.
Learning Outcomes:
1. Understand the fundamentals of operations management.
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1.1 Explain why effective operations management is important to a logistics business.
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1.2 Explain how the resources of a logistics business influence the planning of its operations.
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1.3 Explain the relationship between the management of operations and a business’s objectives.
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1.4 Discuss how a logistic business’s objectives impact the achievement of operational objectives.
2. Understand the fundamentals of logistics management.
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2.1 Explain why effective logistics management is important to a logistics business.
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2.2 Compare types of logistics network planning.
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2.3 Explain how logistics network planning relates to supply chains.
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2.4 Discuss how a logistics business’s objectives impact the achievement of logistics objectives.
3. Know about warehousing and inventory management.
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3.1 Explain the key principles of warehouse management.
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3.2 Describe a logistic business’s warehouse management processes.
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3.3 Explain the key principles of inventory management.
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3.4 Describe a logistic business’s inventory management processes.
4. Understand transportation and distribution.
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4.1 Explain the role of transport management.
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4.2 Explain the importance of effective transport planning to a logistics business.
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4.3 Describe different modes of transport.
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4.4 Assess the impact of current issues on a logistics business’s transportation and distribution.
Topics:
Understand the fundamentals of operations management.
Course Coverage
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Inputs
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Transformations
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Outputs
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Roles and responsibilities in logistics
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Operational structures
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Operational scope
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“Top-down” and “bottom-up” objectives
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Operational, organisational direction
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Resource conflicts
Understand the fundamentals of logistics management.
Course Coverage
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Cost reduction
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Efficiency improvements
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Planned or evolving approaches
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Stock location
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Delivery locations
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Transport options
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Supply chain trade-offs
Know about warehousing and inventory management.
Course Coverage
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Maintaining fit-for-purpose stock
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Stock rotation
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Segregating stock
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Stock searches
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Stock audits
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Stock replenishment
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Stock disposal
Understand transportation and distribution.
Course Coverage
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Route planning software
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Vehicle tracking
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Driver supervision
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Movement by land, sea and air
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Multi-modal transport
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Environmental impact of transportation
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Sustainable distribution
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National and international legislation
Indicative reading list
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Rudd, J. (2018) A Practical Guide to Logistics Kogan Page, London.
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Slack, N. (2019) Operations Management 7th edition, Pearson, Henlow.
Additional Resources
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EURO Journal on Transportation and
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Logistics Journal on Transportation and Logistics
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Chartered Institute of Logistics and Transport
Entry requirements
To enroll The Level 4 PreU Diploma, the learner must possess:
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Learners must be over 18 years old.
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Relevant Level 3 Diploma or equivalent qualification.
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Or GCE Advanced level in 2 subjects or equivalent qualification.
The SIMI Swiss reserves the highest decision-making power for admission whether to accept or not accept after a specific review of each candidate’s profile to ensure that they can comprehend and gain benefits when participating. For the fake university or diploma mills, University Partners shall not be accepted.
English requirements
If a learner is not from a predominantly English-speaking country, proof of English language proficiency must be provided.
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Common European Framework of Reference (CEFR) level B2 or equivalent.
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Or A minimum TOEFL score of 101 or IELTS 5.5; Reading and Writing must be at 5.5 or equivalent.
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Or A minimum Pearson Test of English Academic (PTE Academic) score of 51 or equivalent.
After graduating with Master Award, students receive all certified documents from the SIMI Swiss.
Certified Documents:
- e-Certificate from the Swiss Information and Management Institute (SIMI Swiss).
- Hard copy certificate from the Swiss Information and Management Institute (SIMI Swiss) – Optional.
- Accreditation of Prior Experiential Learning for Qualifications (APEL.Q) certified from SIMI Swiss for credit and tuition fee transfer.
Because the program is accredited and recognized, students can easily use certified in the working environment and have many opportunities for career advancement. In addition, in case if you want to study for a SIMI degree or university partner degree, students can convert all credits and the full paid tuition fee when participating in the program University Partners.
The SIMI Swiss’ Master Award means:
SIMI Swiss Master Award is the award at the master level and is equivalent to:
- Level 7 certificate of Regulated Qualification Framework (RQF) of UK
- Level 10 certificate of Scottish Credit and Qualifications Framework (SCQF)
- Level 7 certificate of Credit and Qualifications Framework (CQFW)
- Level 7 certificate of European Qualifications Framework (EQF)
- Level 9 certificates of the Australian Qualifications Framework (AQF)
- Level 7 certificate of ASEAN Qualifications Reference Framework (AQRF)
- Level 9 certificate of the African Continental Qualifications Framework (ACQF)
Students can convert all credits and the full tuition fee when participating in the SIMI Swiss and/or University Partners academic programs if they want to study for an academic degree.
Credits transfer:
Learners can accumulate 20 credits from the Master Award program when participating in the Master of Business Administration (MBA) Please see the credit transfer policy HERE
Tuition fee transfer:
When participating in the MBA program, students who have graduated 1 Master Award will receive a discount of full tuition fee which you paid. Please see the tuition fee transfer HERE
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