Logistics & Supply Chain Management

MBA in Logistics and Supply Chain Management course is inclusive of management processes such as implementation, control, planning of the flow of the product or service from the supplier to the consumer and monitoring of the ability of the flow of resources- goods and services. On other hand MBA in shipping and logistics deals with commercial activities of transporting and receiving goods to and from customers at national or international level. MBA course in Logistics and Shipping Management clubs the logistic aspects of the business with managerial skill required in shipping/cargo related industries. The course is a specific and extensive PG academic course which deals with industry specific knowledge and skills that students should have in order to make a significant contribution to the organisation in which they would be working. Admission to the both of courses is generally based on Common Entrance Test (CET) like CAT GMAT XAT etc. Which are held for admission of candidates in various disciplines of MBA course. Certain colleges/universities conduct their own exam apart from the common exams for selecting candidates for admission however, preference is given to the score of common exams CAT XAT GMAT etc. ). When it comes grant of admission. In my opinion MBA in logistic and supply chain management is a demanding course and could be good option for you.

The general objective of the MBA program in international transportation and logistics management are to enable the students to have a detailed knowledge and understanding of both the operations and strategies of shipping as a single transport mode within the context of international multi modal logistics. The course provides the students not only with a clear understanding of managerial subjects but also with an in-depth knowledge of the supply chain and logistics sector and the latest developments in transport management.
Eligibility criteria : A bachelors degree in any discipline with minimum of 50% marks from recognized university and 50% marks in English at 12th/10th or UG level.
All admissions to the various UG and PG programs of the IMU and its Affiliated Institutes will be through an All-India Online Common Entrance Tests (CETs), Candidates will be required to clear this CET in order to be eligible for admissions to the respective Programs.
So in my opinion this is a very good course and have great opportunities to meet the requirements of the shipping, logistics and supply chain management sectors. The main aim of this course to to churn out skilled management professionals who are capable of managing logistic operations and organizations.

This is an incredible course for beginners as well as working professionals, it gives you an in-depth understanding of the logistics and supply chain industry through its diversified modules. The importance of logistics and supply chain management has grown significantly. In any industry goods need to be procured, stored and dispatched. Efficient and effective management of all these business functions is critical in the current business world. In the retail sector, perfect order deliveries, customer responsiveness and cost efficiency are key competitive priorities and SCM professionals are quite responsible in satisfying customer demand in a timely and cost-efficient manner. Delivering products/services at the right time and place, right cost, and at the right quantity and quality is at the heart of logistics and supply chain management. The career opportunities afforded to graduates are a massive draw. Every retail organisation has a supply chain, so this is an area where there are multiple opportunities for employment. As one goes through it, he/she can explore the areas of product management, marketing, analytic, customer care, inventory management, operations and supply chain amongst many others. The industry enjoys a huge global outreach and its traces can be seen at every step of the products life cycle; from product manufacturing till product delivery. Finding immense scope in this line of business. Various reputed institutes have started offering an advanced level course - MBA in logistics and Supply Chain Management. So, in my opinion, there is an vast scope for logistics and supply chain management around the world if done from a reputed institute.

JB, PGD in logistics and supply chain management is a 1 or 2-year full time industry-defined programme. Graduates (10+2+3 or equivalent) /Post Graduates in any discipline with 50% marks, who would like to further their career in logistics and supply chain management would be eligible for this programme. This course helps managers and practitioners with the concepts and practices of SCM which will help them deliver corporate success through a more efficient coordination with their suppliers and customers. PGD in Logistics and Supply Chain Management offers highly structured and robust approach to decision making in supply chains. This programme will develop skills for the professional to optimize organisation profitability through effective management of supply chain. The programme will help the participant to sharpen their skill and to leverage the advantage of the proper supply chain. PGD in Logistics and Supply Chain Management Course should be chosen by the future Managers, who have an inclination towards the cost optimization of an organisation and maximum market penetration of its product. The top institutes offers this programme are listed under :-
1. IIM, Kolkata
2. IIM, Bangalore
3. IIM, Indore
4. NMIMS
5. SCDL
6. All india institute of management studies, Chennai
7. LPU, Jalandhar.

JB, In India, there are numbers of institutes those offer import export education. Generally, these kinds of academy offer practical programme in export and import management, programme in international marketing, programme in shipping, logistics & supply chain, opportunities in export-import, buyer & supplier finding for export, export/import documentation and many more import export courses. If you want to learn basics, a two day programme is enough. But if you want to learn nook and corner of export business, you can join Master of international business (MIB) courses available in many universities. In MBA, export management is a specialisation in many B-Schools. IIFT is the premier B-School to study foreign trade in detail. MSME conducts 27 days training courses for start ups.

Symbiosis offers Post Graduate Diploma in Supply Chain Management which provides an opportunity for vertical growth. Students acquire professional competencies in materials management and logistics, leading to an improvement in their job skills and self-enrichment. The programme begins by laying the ground work for a comprehensive understanding of what supply chain management is and how it can be effectively used to increase an organisation's efficiency and profitability. The programme further examines different supply chain management strategies and methods of forecasting demand, aggregate planning and network design. The programme spans through the whole gamut of supply chain strategies, processes, operations management and imbibes in the learner professional skills to add value to the organisation.
Career Opportunities: Purchase Manager, Strategic Planner, Purchase Analyst/Assistant, Materials Analyst, Materials Manager, Procurement Manager, Supply Chain Manager, Commodity Manager, Inventory Manager, Strategic Sourcing Manager, Operations Manager, Sourcing Manager, Warehousing Manager, etc.
The eligibility criteria for this programme is a Bachelor degree holder / Graduate in any discipline from a recognised university.
Duration: The duration of the programme is one and half years and the validity of the registration is for two years. Hence doing PGD from Symbiosis will really be beneficial for you.