Programme description for the Bachelor of Logistics Management

2. Logistics is
the commercial activity of
transporting goods to
customers.
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3. Welcome to the BILM Session
In this presentation we will:
 give you information about the Bachelor
of International Logistics Management
(BILM) Degree Courses;
 give you the opportunity to learn about
what logistics means and what types of
jobs you could apply for after you
graduate.
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4.  Watch the ‘Modes and types of transportation’ video –
how many different transportation modes do you see?
 Logistics is a complicated set of processes involving the
movement of goods by land, sea and air.
 Logistics is vital not only to Bahrain, but to the world
economy also.
 The BILM degree courses will allow you to understand
and work in logistics.
“Logistics is simple”
Ahh – No, but everyone thinks they are an expert…..
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5. What is Logistics?
 Well, the chair you are sitting on and the computer you
are using would not be there without logistics. The
same is true for the clothes you wear, the food you eat
and even the water you drink.
 What do you think life would be like without logistics?
Find out in the ‘A life without logistics’ video.
 Who made the video you just watched?
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6. BILM and the CILT
 The Chartered Institute of Logistics and Transport
(CILT) is an international organization with over
33,000 members working in over 100 countries. They
offer intentionally recognized professional
qualifications in logistics.
 As part of the BILM you study for your International
CILT Certificate and, if you choose to, your CILT
Diploma.
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7. The BILM Degree at Bahrain Polytechnic
 As you have already seen,
logistics is made up of a number
of key areas, functions, and
processes all of which form part
of your degree.
 What are the key areas? Lets
find out in the following slides.
We will look at the two most
important in extra detail.
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8. Sea Freight
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9. Sea Freight
• Please watch the ‘Shipping’ video.
• The use of containers is one of the most
important developments in modern logistics
and helps us to transport more cargo, more
efficiently, than ever before.
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10. Air Freight
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11. Road Freight
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12. Warehousing
Warehousing is the storing of goods that will be sold or distributed later
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13. Warehousing
Please watch the ‘Kuehne Nagel Warehouse’ video from
Belgium
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14. Inventory Control
Inventory control is the activity of checking a stock held in a location(s).
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15. Supply Chain
Supply Chain is the sequence of processes involved in the production and distribution
of goods.
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16. Information Technology
Information Technology is the study or use of systems for storing, retrieving, and
sending information.
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17. Customer Care
Customer service is the provision of service to customers before, during and after a
purchase
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18. What is the BILM? What will I study?
• The BILM is a four year full-time degree course in
International Logistics Management
• You will complete a set of compulsory courses which will
give you the general knowledge and skills required for
logistics
• There are also optional courses which cover specialist
areas such as security
• As English is the universal language of logistics you will
also study English as well as specific logistics terminology
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19. What will I study in my first year?
• Semester one:
 Freight and Warehouse Operations
 Managing in the Transport & Logistics Environment
 Introduction to Information Systems
 English for Specific Purposes 1
• Semester two:
 Introduction to supply chain operations and procurement
 Introduction Transport Geography
 Humanitarian Aid and Disaster Relief logistics
 English for Specific Purposes 1
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20. What happens after the first year?
 In your second, third and fourth years you will be
guided through a process to build and expand your
knowledge
 You will also be encouraged to take specialist courses
aimed at giving you specific skills which match your
career goals
 During your courses, you will undertake a logistics
project addressing real issues and problems and
present your findings, proposals and solutions
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21. Am I the right person for Logistics
Logistics staff need to be:
 Hard working
 Reliable
 Decisions makers
 Team workers
 Good communicators
 Logical
 Well organized
 Good at following through on plans
 Highly motivated
Is that you?
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22. Are there many Jobs in Logistics?
Click here to watch the ‘Logistics Coordinator Job
Description’ video
Click here to watch the ‘Careers in Logistics and Freight
Forwarding’ video
Click here to watch the ‘Inventory Control Specialist’ video
 The global logistics industry employs millions of people
following thousands of careers and your BILM degree will
allow you to access that job marketplace.
 What is working in logistics like – find out below.
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23. What kind of jobs are there in Logistics?
Each area of logistics needs people to work at all
levels
The next slide shows you some of the jobs that
are currently available around the world.
Later on, or when you go home, look on the
internet and you will find lots of jobs around the
world. Or click here or here now.
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25. • Your initial salary will reflect the fact that you are
newly qualified
• As a graduate, with work-ready skills, you should
quickly gain more senior manager positions
• When you are promoted and have more
responsibility, your salary will increase
• Trainee manager positions in the logistics industry
here in Bahrain start at a monthly salary of 400 –
800 BHD
• Have you heard of Fadi Ghandour, the founder of
Aramex? He is a multi-millionaire.
What sort of Salary can I Expect?
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26. Reasons You Should Consider a Career in
Logistics
Logistics is one of the most important career fields in the world. Below are
some of the reasons working in a logistic field is better for you.
 New opportunities are opening in logistics
 Careers in logistics are paying more than ever
 Logistics careers can be started anywhere
 Opportunities for women are expanding in logistics
 Logistics careers are not boring
 Jobs are available in logistics for people of all educational levels
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