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Education : Supply Chain & Logistics Professionals“Blue Ocean pioneers in logistics and supply chain managementtraining in the Middle East has blazed a trail of success in the last 16years. It prides itself in imparting futuristic training to a new generationof logistics leaders in the country. It is a unique training institutionoffering students a complete portfolio of training, education and professionalcertification in Logistics and Supply Chain Management. “shown that those working in the logisticssector have no specialized training in logisticsor supply chain. They are professionalsdrawn from different streams of engineeringand science and sometimes even humanities–who have learned on the job.But with the global supply chain functionbecome increasingly complex, a greaterunderstanding of the logistics and supplychain industry is needed for logistics specialists.This is where Blue Ocean has steppedin–educating professionals, offering themlive updates on the international logisticssupply chain industry and an internationalcertification that acts as a passport for successin the logistics industry worldwide. In anutshell Blue Ocean equip Logistics professionalsto think globally but act locally.Q: What is the scope / extent of SC&Lcourses offered at Blue Ocean?A: Blue Ocean offers two certified coursesin Logistics and Supply Chain both of theminternationally certified by the InternationalPurchase and Supply Chain ManagementInstitute (ISCMI), USA. The courses are:Certified International Supply Chain Professional:This is meant for professionalswho are already working or aspiring to workin the logistics industry but have to realqualification or knowledge about the industry.This course helps in coming to termswith what logistics is all about starting fromintroductory modules moving on to demandforecasting, inventory management,materials management, production anddistribution, beer game, international trade,retail supply chain management, warehousing,operational excellence etc.Certified International Supply Chain Manger:This is a more advanced course meantfor logistics professionals who are lookingfor a senior management role. There is aemphasis on global best practices, breakthroughresearch and cutting edge technologythat has helped revolutionise the logisticsindustry in the last one decade.The IPSMI which operates through alarge network of allied partners throughoutthe world has chosen Blue Ocean as itspreferred partner in the Middle East. Othercourses run by Blue Ocean Academy affiliatedto the Logistics and Supply Chain industryareCertified Purchase Professional and CertifiedProfessional Purchase Manager fromthe American Purchasing Society. These arepremium certification tags that are offeredto procurement professionals after intensetraining and practical sessions.All the logistics and supply chain coursescome with a special fast-track option whenstudents can get the certification after 4days of classes and practical sessions, allheld back-to-back. The Blue Ocean USP liesin the fact that its faculty and administrationgo that extra mile to suit the convenience ofthe students, keeping in touch with them,keeping them informed with live updates,helping them for job interviews, write-ups,in general making them feel a valuable partof the Blue Ocean family. Years after studentspass out from Blue Ocean, they returnto gain valuable advice from the expert facultypanel, hone their skills, seek advice andthey are always made to feel welcome andvaluable. “It was a rich and rewarding experience”at Blue Ocean is a common refrainamong Blue Ocean students.Q: How does Blue Ocean equip / preparestudents for eventually jobs in the SC&Lindustry?A: All trainers at Blue Ocean are industryexperts – erudite and savvy professionalswho have spent valuable time with theindustry to understand its strengths, loopholes,technology, global best practices,breakthrough research – and they sharetheir insight, knowledge and practical experiencewith the students.38 April 2013
Education : Supply Chain & Logistics ProfessionalsMiddlesex University, DubaiDr. Cedwyn Fernandes, Associate Professor in Economics & InternationalBusiness, MBA Programme Leader, MA HRM Programme Coordinator at theHead Centre for Innovation in Management at Middlesex University, Dubai.Dr. Cedwyn Fernandes is also a Member of the Consultative Committee ofthe SCLG.The LINK: Please explain the significanceof imparting specialized education & trainingfor potential SC&L professionals?Dr. Cedwyn Fernandes: The Supply Chain& Logistics industry in the region now hasentered its next development phase. Dubaiis now the world’s newest logistics hub andaspiring to be amongst the best. The physicalinfrastructure is world class as can be seen bythe state of the art Dubai World Central project,Jebel Ali Port, Dubai International Airportand the business hub which has attractedcompanies from all over the world. For the logisticsindustry to move into the next phaserequires trained professionals in the SupplyChain and Logistics industry in order to providethe high end vale added services.Q: Is there currently a shortage of trainedpersonnel and what in your opinion is thepotential for SC&L jobs in the future?A: Yes there is a severe shortage of supplyChain and logistics professionals at themiddle management level. At present themodel of the industry has been a couple ofhighly paid managers and the rest laborerswith a few supervisors to manage them. Ifthe industry has to move to the next phaseprofessionally trained warehouse, inventory,demand forecasters, IT professionals, demandalignment with retail, supplier sourcingand management will be required. At thetop end you would require the overall SupplyChain managers to coordinate all aspectsof the operation.Q: What is the scope / extent of SC&Lcourses offered at Middlesex University?A: Middlesex University programs arealigned with the development focus of thegoals of UAE and in particular Dubai. MiddlesexUniversity offers an MBA in Logisticswhich incorporates an applied research projecton an area of supply chain management.At our undergraduate level supply chain andoperations management is an integral partof our management curriculum.“Middlesex University programsare aligned with the developmentfocus of the goalsof UAE and in particular Dubai.Middlesex University offers anMBA in Logistics which incorporatesan applied researchproject on an area of supplychain management. At ourundergraduate level supplychain and operations managementis an integral part of ourmanagement curriculum. “Q: How does Middlesex University equip /prepare students for eventually jobs in theSC&L industry?A: Middlesex University curriculum has anacademic and practical content. By way of acomprehensive applied project our MBA inLogistics get a firsthand experience in supplychain research. Field trips to prominentlogistics industries are organized and topprofessionals are invited to speak to our students.Middlesex works closely with SCLGand hosts educational events where exposureto the industry is provided.Q: How attractive is the SC&L industryfor a generation of students wanting to getinto the professional workforce in terms ofjob openings, remuneration and opportunitiesfor growth?A: The Supply Chain industry in the regionis stuck in the past as far as employabilityis concerned. The pay scales are not on parwith other industries. If the industry needsto step up to the next level they will needto attract competent middle-managementmanagers by offering comparable packagesto other industries. It will not be possible toget into high end value added activities withjust a few highly paid professionals and expectthe salaries currently offered to attractthe brightest and the best to manage thekey supply chain tasks. The positive aspectof this is that the needs of the industry willdrive salaries upward and make this an industryof choice.April 201339
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