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CERTIFICATE PROGRAMS IN LOGISTICS / SUPPLY CHAINMANAGEMENT‐ PROSPECTUS1

ABOUT CII INSTITUTE OF LOGISTICSCII Institute of Logistics (CIL) has been established by the Confederationof Indian Industry as a Centre of Excellence in Logistics and Supply Chain withthe primary objective of improving the competitiveness of Indian Industry inthis domain. As a part of our service we undertake Education & Training,Consultancy and Research, Events, Information Services and publication.OUR SERVICES1. Education & Training: CII Institute of Logistics has clearly identifiedthe need for Logistics and Supply Chain excellence for both our countryand corporate to become sustainable and competitive at the global leveland as a result, achieve our vision of becoming a developed country bythe year 2020. To achieve our vision we offer three types of courses forskill development and knowledge enhancement for logisticians in India:‣ Post Graduate Diploma in Supply Chain Management‣ Certificate programs in General Management, Logistics and SCM,each of 6 month duration‣ Certificate Course in Logistics & Distribution Management(For College / B-School students, offered through the colleges)‣ Open training programs of short duration on specialized subjects like‘Warehousing’, ‘Inventory Management’ etc., conducted in variouscities in India. The ‘Annual Training Calendar’ is made available inour website.2. Consultancy: CII Institute of Logistics offers consulting and advisoryservices for the industry, government organizations, service providersand entrepreneurs. These engagements are towards customizedsolutions such as Supply Chain Audits, Inventory Management,2

Transport Network Optimisation, Industry Benchmarking studies andStrategy Consulting in SCM.3. Research: CII Institute of Logistics works in the area of creation ofknowledge bank and tracks development in Logistics & Supply ChainManagement. It carries out supply chain improvement projects, focusingon companies in specific verticals, service providers and client / userindustry in general. CIL also takes up Sponsored Research Projects inLogistics & SCM to probe into various aspects of the industry,technology, competition and customer focus.4. Events: CII Institute of Logistics, in its drive to disseminate informationand knowledge about Logistics and Supply Chain Management,organizes events inviting global/national experts and industries to sharethe best practices, case studies and emerging trends.5. Information Services and Publication:‣ E-Newsletter: Weekly and monthly E-Newsletter and freightnews can be downloaded from our website www.ciilogistics.com.(Free Subscription is available).‣ Publication:• Articles contributed by experts;• Presentations made at CII Institute of Logistics programs;• Interviews with CEO's & CLO's on Logistics & SCM;• Sharing of Logistics & SCM practices by the industry;3

Certificate Courses in Supply Chain ManagementProspectus: January – June 2008CII Institute of Logistics [CIL], a national centre of excellence inLogistics and Supply Chain Management, has been set up for recognizingthe need for corporate to adapt itself for the global business. Skillnurturance of logisticians on par with the best practices in SCM andLogistics, remain the broader vision and mission.CIL conducts many skill development and knowledge enhancementprograms for logisticians in India.Certificate ProgramsDuration for each certificate program• Minimum – six months• Maximum – two yearsMedium of instruction - EnglishMode of delivery• Printed study material• Video CDs• Virtual class sessions (Three hours for each subject)• E tutorshipAdmissionsAdmissions will be made for all the Certificate programstwice a year – in December for the programs4

commencing January and in June for the programscommencing July.ExaminationExamination for all programs will be conducted twice ayear – in June and December at 11 centers in India –Chennai, Coimbatore, Cochin, Madurai, Bangalore, Hyderabad, Ahmedabad,Mumbai, Indore, Delhi, Kolkata and Bhubaneshwar.To know the addresses of the examination centers visitour website.New centre may be added or the existing centers may be amended as perthe need.For overseas students, ‘online’ examination is conducted.Name of the program: Certificate in General ManagementCode: CP 01Objective of the programTo impart knowledge about the basics of managementfor those who have no formal qualification inmanagement, but have aspiration to enhance their careerin Supply Chain Management (SCM).Eligibility for admission• Any three year Diploma with three years ofexperience• Any Diploma with five years of experience5

• Any Degree or PG Degree (includes Engineers andAccounts professionals)• Serving Non-commissioned officers with 10 years ofservice• Ex-servicemen who are eligible to apply for class Cposts of Govt. Of India.SubjectsFees1) Management Principles for Logisticians2) Economic & Social Environment Analysis3) Finance & Accounts for Logisticians4) Marketing Management5) Quantitative TechniquesRs. 10,000/= for Indian students and Rs. 15,000/- forabroad students, payable in one installment at the time ofjoining the course.Name of the program: Certificate in Logistics ManagementCode: CP 02Objective of the program• To impart knowledge about the basics of Logisticsmanagement, SCM, Transportation and distributionmanagement, warehousing and inventorymanagement for those who want to enhance theircareer in these fields.6

Eligibility for admission• A pass in ‘CII Certificate program in GeneralManagement’OR• MBA/PGDBM from any university or reputedinstitutionOR• Any Degree (includes Engineers and AccountsSubjectsFeesprofessional) / Diploma AND Certificate course inmanagement from any reputed institution/CIL1) Fundamentals of Logistics2) Operations Management I3) Transportation & Distribution Management4) Warehousing & Inventory Management5) Supply Chain ManagementRs. 10,000/= for Indian students and Rs. 15,000/- forabroad students, payable in one installment at the time ofjoining the course.7

Name of the program: Certificate in Supply ChainManagementCode: CP 03Objective of the program• To impart knowledge about the basics of SupplyChain Management, E Business, Internationallogistics, Customer Relationship Management,Research Methodology and advanced OperationsManagement, for those who want to enhance theircareer in these fields.Eligibility for admission• A pass in ‘Certificate program in GeneralManagement’ AND ‘Certificate in LogisticsManagement’ from any reputedinstitution/university/CIIOR• MBA/PGDBM AND ‘Certificate in LogisticsManagement’ from any reputed institution oruniversity/CIIOR8

• Any Degree (includes Engineers and Accountsprofessional) / Diploma AND Certificate inmanagement from any reputed institution/University/CII AND ‘Certificate in Logistics Management’ fromany reputed institution/university/CIISubjects1) Research Methodology2) Logistics Technology & E-Business3) Operations Management II4) International Logistics & Global Supply Chain Management5) Customer Relationship ManagementFeesRs. 10,000/= for Indian students and Rs. 15,000/- forabroad students, payable in one installment at the time ofjoining the course.Name of the program: Certificate in Advanced Supply ChainManagementCode: CP 04Objective of the program• To impart advanced knowledge in Supply ChainManagement, specialized knowledge in strategies,Demand planning and forecasting, supply chainmetrics, risk management and hands on experience9

in projects for those who aspire for senior levelpositions in SCM.Eligibility for admission• A pass in ‘Certificate program in GeneralManagement’ AND ‘Certificate in LogisticsManagement’ AND ‘Certificate in Supply ChainManagement’ from any reputedinstitution/university/CIIOR• MBA/PGDBM AND ‘Certificate in LogisticsManagement’ AND ‘Certificate in SCM’ from anyreputed institution / university /CIIOR• Any Degree (includes Engineers and Accountsprofessional)/Diploma AND ‘Certificate inManagement’ AND ‘Certificate in LogisticsManagement’ AND ‘Certificate in Supply ChainManagement’ from any reputedinstitution/university/CII10

SubjectsAny three of the following subjects and a project work:Fees1) Supply Chain & Logistics Strategy2) Demand Planning & Forecasting3) Business Laws & Taxes4) Total Quality Management5) Supply Chain Metrics6) RISK MANAGEMENTRs. 10,000/= for Indian students and Rs. 15,000/- forabroad students, payable in one installment at the time ofjoining the course.Exemption from specific subjectsExemptions from specific subjects may be offered to candidates whohave earlier studied and passed an equivalent examination from anyreputed institution, with 50% marks. Such candidates will however berequired to apply for exemption, separately, with all the supportingdocuments.Decision of the Institute in all the matters of exemption will befinal.The exemption means that the student will not be required to submitthe assignments for the exempted subjects. However, he/she willhave to appear in the semester end examination and obtain 50%marks.Note:(a)Students living abroad (i) will be given examination online (ii) willreceive the hard copy of study material at their postal address abroad11

(iii) Will attend the ‘Virtual class sessions’ in a selected location in theircountry, subject to availability of sufficient number of students.(b)(c)After the admission, if any student happens to move to a foreigncountry for any reason, he/she may opt to be an ‘overseas student’by paying the difference in the fees, as applicable.His application for change in status (to overseas student) will beaccepted if supported by the employer’s certificate.Fees Concession for Defence PersonnelServing defence personnel and Ex-servicemen will be eligible for 20%concession in the applicable ‘COURSE FEE’ only.For example, a defence personnel will pay Rs. 8,000/- for eachCertificate program if he joinsHowever, defence personnel are not given any concession in theexamination fees.ADMISSION PROCEDURECandidates desirous of applying for the course may use the application formgiven at the end of this prospectus or download the application form andprospectus from our website (www.ciilogistics.com).The application form duly filled in and complete in all respects is to be sent tothe following address through speed post / reputed courier:CII Institute of Logistics(Confederation of Indian Industry)Old no. 21; New no. 33Velachery Main RoadNear Guru Nanak CollegeChennai-600 04212

Enclosures to application form:1. Passport size photograph – 2; Stamp size – 1 (for ID Card)2. Photocopies of the qualifying examination i.e., Diploma/DegreeCertificates (In the absence of the Degree Certificate, send the ProvisionalDegree Certificate). The photocopies are to be self attested by thecandidate. (Applications without Degree or Provisional Degree Certificatewill be rejected)3. Marks statements of the qualifying examination.4. Service certificate or experience certificate issued by the employer asgiven in the eligibility conditions.Applications, deficient in any respect will be rejected. Hence, theapplicants are advised to carefully read the Prospectus beforesending the application.On receipt of application for admission, CIL will scrutinize the same foreligibility and send the ‘Provisional admission letter’, advising thecandidate to send the fees in the form of Demand Draft drawn in favor of‘Confederation of Indian Industry - SR’, payable at CHENNAI.If necessary, CIL will conduct admission test to screen the applications. Thiswill be intimated to applicants.IMPORTANT DATE TO REMEMBERLast date to receive the application foradmission along with necessary documents atCIL, Chennai.....................18 th February 200813

GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS• The entire course banks upon distance mode. All students are entitled toget a copy of study material as and when the payment is made and thestudy material will be couriered or posted to the ADDRESS PROVIDED BYTHE STUDENT in the application form. ANY CHANGE IN the ADDRESSSHOULD BE INTIMATED TO THE COURSE COORDINATORIMMEDIATELY.• Apart from study material, students will also be provided e-tutorship. Thiswill be the vital mode for exchange of information and clarification with theEducation Counselors and preparation for the examination. STUDENTSSHOULD PERIODICALLY CHECK EMAILS AND INTERACT THROUGHMAIL, AS THE COURSE WILL BE RUN ON E-MODE AND ADDITIONALMATERIALS WILL BE SENT ONLY BY EMAIL.• Important information regarding the course like model questionpapers, reference books, examination notification, exam result etc,will be made available in our website and therefore, students areexpected to visit our website, periodically, to seek necessaryinformation. Click the link below for examination related information:http://www.ciilogistics.com/infoboard.asp• Each student will be assigned a REGISTRATION NUMBER which will be validtill the completion of the course. IN ALL COMMUNICATIONS WITH THEINSTITUTE, THE REGISTRATION NUMBER SHOULD BE QUOTED FORQUICK PROCESSING.• All DISPUTES are subject to CHENNAI Jurisdiction ONLY.• The institute may from time to time revise, amend and/or change the fees,regulations and the curriculum as and when found necessary.14

• A STUDENT WILL NOT BE ALLOWED TO CONTINUE/PROLONG THECOURSE BEYOND TWO YEARS UNDER ANY CIRCUMSTANCES.E-TUTORSHIP AND VIDEO CDSTo facilitate our students better understand the subjects, we have recordedthe lectures of eminent Professors and sending them in the form of videoCDs to all our students along with the study materials. In addition to this, wealso have e-tutorship, whereby the doubts raised by the students will beclarified through emails.Besides the above, the students will be communicated about variousevents/seminars/workshops conducted by us to enable them attend thesame and enhance their knowledge. Our students will enjoy subsidized feefor participating in such programs.Virtual ClassesThe traditional mode of contact classes for distance education has beenreplaced by virtual class sessions making use of the latest technologyavailable for this purpose. Distinguished professors from India and abroad willdeliver the lectures through interactive video conferencing for the benefit ofour students. This will happen for 3 hours per subject per semester. Studentswill have to attend the classes in selected locations in India and abroad. Listof locations will be circulated to students after admission.ExaminationStudents should necessarily register for all the papers in their firstattempt. However, they may or may not appear in all the papers theyregistered for. But, it should be noted that it is mandatory to pass allthe papers and become eligible for the award of the certificate withintwo years from the date of joining the course.15

Examination FeesDetailsExam feeWritten exam (Theory) @Rs 400.00 per subjectMarks statement includingcourier charge @Rs 150.00 per appearanceProvisional Certificate includingcourier charge $Rs 150.00For Advanced Diploma candidatesWritten exam (Theory) @Rs 400.00 per subjectProject Evaluation fee $ Rs 700.00Marks statement including couriercharge @Rs150.00 per appearanceProvisional Certificate includingcourier charge $Rs 150.00@ Fees to be remitted, each time registering for theexamination. At the time of first appearance for thatsemester, it is compulsory to register for all thesubjects prescribed.16

$ Fees to be remitted only once, while registering forthe first time.• Examinations will normally be held in the months of JUNE andDECEMBER every year.• Examinations will be conducted for each semester and dates will benotified by the institute to the candidates by mailers. The same will beuploaded on our website too. Click the link below for examinationrelated information:http://www.ciilogistics.com/infoboard.aspExamination Centers:We have 11 exam centers in India – Chennai, Coimbatore, Madurai,Bangalore, Hyderabad, Ahmedabad, Mumbai, Indore, Delhi, Kolkata andBhubaneshwar.New centre may be added or the existing centers may be amended as perthe need.For overseas students, we conduct ‘online’ examination.MODE OF PAYMENT• All payments towards the Course and Examination are to be remittedonly in the Form of a CROSSED DEMAND DRAFT, PAYABLE ATCHENNAI, and drawn in favor of CONFEDERATION OF INDIANINDUSTRY – SR.• FEE ONCE PAID IS NOT REFUNDABLE / TRANSFERABLE under anycircumstance.• No extension of time for the payment of fee is entertained.17

CONTACTCII Institute of Logistics(Confederation of Indian Industry)Old no. 21; New no. 33, Velachery Main RoadNear Guru Nanak College, Chennai-600 042Phone: 91-44-42 444 555; Fax: 91-44-42 444 510E-mail: syed.shafi@ciionline.orgWebsite: www.ciilogistics.com / www.ciionline.org18

7. Experience :Yrs___________Months____________8. Mode of Entry : Company Sponsored: IndividualIf Company Sponsored, Please MentionContact PersonDesignationEmailContact Number: _____________________________: _____________________________: _____________________________: _____________________________9. Address (Office) 10. Mailing AddressCity :City :State :State :Pin Code:Pin Code:Phone:Phone:Mobile:Mobile:Email:Email:20

B. DETAILS OF EDUCATIONAL QUALIFICATIONS(DEGREE/PG DEGREE)1. Qualifying Examination : _____________________________2. Name of University/Institution: _____________________________3. Month & Year of Passing : _____________________________4. Percentage of marks/class/Div: _____________________________DECLARATIONI ………………………………..hereby solemnly and sincerely affirm that thestatements made and the information furnished in the application form,as also in all enclosures thereto, submitted by me are true.Signature of the applicant………………………………………………Place:……………………Date: ………………21

LIST OF ENCLOSURES: (Self attested copies of)Degree / DiplomaCertificatePG Degree Marks StatementsPG Degree/ Provisional PG DegreeExperience Certificate/sOther Certificates(Mention the details below)Sponsor Certificate fromemployer(Only for sponsored candidates)FOR OFFICE USE ONLYProvisional admission inCertificate in General ManagementCertificate in Logistics ManagementCertificate in Supply Chain ManagementCertificate in Advanced Supply Chain ManagementSignatureDate:22