DIPLOMA IN

SUPPLY CHAIN MANAGEMENT

Supply Chain Management relates to how a firm organizes receipts of material and components, adds value, and delivers goods and services to the customer through efficient planning, sourcing, manufacturing, and distribution by engaging multiple stakeholders in the supply chain network. Increased proliferation of products and services, with demanding customers who expect product differentiation at lower costs, poses several challenges to a supply chain professional. Firms which can establish a unique supply chain network and create it as a strategic asset gain a competitive edge and, in fact, can acquire a leadership position across industries and markets. Supply chain management cuts across various functional areas, including production and operations, marketing, finance, and information technology. Until recently, there has been a tendency to push supply chain problems more towards finding logistical solutions, which are typically taken at the operational level, across functional areas. However, this is changing and a broader level of involvement of managers is being brought in these days. Technology explosion has also led to a significant change in supply chain processes. Over the last two decades, firms operating in a fiercely competitive environment have been increasingly focusing on an efficient supply chain network managed by dedicated professionals with an inter-disciplinary skill sets. IMPORTANT DATES Last date for submission of forms: Interviews: Last date for fees Submission: Commencement of Classes: Week Days: Time: August 15, 2013 August 20, 2013 August 25, 2013 August 27, 2013 Tuesday/Thursday 6:00 pm to 9:00 pm PROGRAM FEE The fee for the entire program is Rs. 40,000/= VENUE: IoBM City Center D-37, KDA Scheme # 1, Karachi

The Program
The program gives the participants an excellent familiarization with concepts and techniques in the subject and the material is based on the closely related concept of supply chain management and business logistics. After completing the program, the participants will strengthen their knowledge of supply chain management and the program of studies will provide knowledge that can be used in their work environment. It will also provide a basis for further study leading to International certification. Participant evaluation includes weekly performance checks of class work, readings, and homework; three hourly examinations; a final examination; presentations; and case studies. The program of studies for the Diploma in Supply Chain Management will cover: Framework for understanding Supply Chain Management and some of its related components. Demand Management, Order Management and Customer Service Effective Inventory Management Transportation and Distribution Sourcing, Procurement, and Supplier Relationship Management Operations Producing Goods and Services Supply Chain Sustainability The Supply Chain Operations Reference Model (SCOR)

Selection and Admission Procedure

Admission to the Diploma is based on a systematic selection procedure. Following documents are to be submitted: a) Candidates possessing Bachelors Degree must submit Application Form (duly filled), along with photocopy of Bachelors Degree and proof of experience. b) Candidates who do not have Bachelors Degree must submit Application Form (duly filled), along with photocopy of Intermediate Certificate and proof of experience. IoBM reserves the right to accept or reject any candidate at the interview stage without assigning any reasons.

Application Forms
Application forms can be obtained from IoBM, Karachi, from 8:30 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. The Form must be submitted in original along with above-mentioned documents/testimonials at IoBM, Karachi. Last date for forms submission is, August 15, 2013. Forms can also be downloaded from IoBMs Website http://www.mec-iobm.com/apply-online.html

Who Should Participate?

Professionals working in Materials Management, Physical Distribution and Logistics areas or those professionals who need to understand how their job affects the production and on-time delivery of products to customers. Participants in the Diploma Program are typically involved in one or more of the following areas: planning, manufacturing control, inventory control, physical distribution and logistics.

Registration and Enrolment

Participants who clear the interview will be granted admission subject to payment of fee within a time limit prescribed by IoBM.

Statement of Rules & Regulations Attendance

Participants are required to attend regularly all classes, computer laboratory sessions, seminars and fieldwork as may be specified. In case, a student accumulates more than the allowed number of absences, he/she will not be eligible for the Diploma for Professional Development. The provision of absences is only for emergencies. This cannot be used on the first day of the Diploma or before the final examination. A participant is allowed a maximum of 6 absences during the entire Diploma. Participants are required to be in time for their sessions. After 10 minutes of the start of class, the entrant will be marked late. Only 6 late attendances will be allowed. It is expected that the participants will maintain proper dress code at all times.

Course Duation/Days
The program is of four-month duration. Classes will be conducted twice a week (Tuesday / Thursday) in the evenings from 6.00pm to 9.00pm.

Admission Information
Eligibility Admission to IoBMs Diploma for Professional Development is given totally on merit. The candidate must possess a Bachelor's degree from any recognized university. He/she should have a minimum of two years working experience and preferably be working in an organization. If a candidate has passed only Intermediate or equivalent but has more than 5 years experience, his/her case may be considered for admission by CBM. Admission to the Diploma will be cancelled if at any time, during the course of study, the documents of the candidate are found to be incorrect/false/invalid.

Withdrawal from the Diploma

Participants are not allowed to withdraw from the Diploma. If a participant cannot continue the Diploma his/her fee will be forfeited.

Trainers Profile
Mohammed Aslam Mustafa, MBA, CSCP, CSCM has 18 years of industry and 26 years of training/teaching experience. He specializes in Operations Management with major emphasis in Supply Chain management. He has conducted various consultancy assignments for Multi-national, Public and Private Sector Organizations. He was the Course Director for Diploma in Supply Chain Management since 2002, Preparatory Classes for APICSs Certified Supply Chain Professional (CSCP) program since 2007, and is an approved Course Instructor for ISCEAs CSCM Certification Workshop.

Conduct and Discipline

A disciplinary action, leading to rustication, will be taken against participants whose conduct is found non-serious or objectionable at any time during the course of study. Reference will be made to IoBMs code of conduct.

Financial Information
Fee for Diploma is Rs. 40,000 /-. No discounts are available in fee. IoBM reserves the right to increase fee/charges without prior notice.

Other Information
Requests through mail will be entertained. Physical presence of an applicant is not required for obtaining the form. For enquiry and registration please contact: Entrepreneurship & Management Excellence Center Institute of Business Management Korangi Creek, Karachi-75190, Pakistan Tel: +92-21 111-002-004, Ext. 282 or 460, Direct: +92-21 35091487 Email: emec@iobm.edu.pk Website: www.mec-iobm.com

Evaluation and Grading

The performance of participants is evaluated through continuous observation of the students performance in the Diploma the extent to which he/she participates in discussions and the case studies and exercises. There will be quizzes, three monthly hourly exams and final exam at the end of the program. The total marks for passing the Diploma will be 60 out of a total of 100 marks. Participants, who do not meet attendance or any other eligibility criteria, will not be allowed to appear in the final examination. In the rating of participants, the following grading plan is used: A B+ B C+ C F = = = = = = 87 - 100 81 -86 72 - 80 66 - 71 60 - 65 Below 60 (failed)

Students who are unable to appear for the final exam are required to submit a written application stating the reason for not appearing for the exam. IoBM reserves the right to approve or deny such applications. If approved, the student will be allowed to sit for the exam within one month. Failure to do so, the student will only be given a Certificate of Attendance.