Εφοδιαστική Αλυσίδα

Επικέντρωση στην Εφοδιαστική Αλυσίδα και Λειτουργίες

3 έτη /180 ECTS, Ανώτερο Δίπλωμα

• Να δώσει στους απόφοιτους μια στέρεη θεωρητική κατανόηση των υποκείμενων βασικών περιοχών στο μάνατζμεντ και τις επιχειρήσεις.
• Να δώσει στους απόφοιτους πρακτικές δεξιότητες σε όλες τις περιοχές της εφοδιαστικής αλυσίδας.
• Να καταστήσει τους απόφοιτους ικανούς να εργοδοτούνται ως ειδικοί στην Εφοδιαστική Αλυσίδα, σε κάθε τομέα της οικονομίας.
• Να δώσει στους απόφοιτους τη στέρεη ικανότητα να εργάζονται και στις τρεις περιοχές και να ασκούν σε αυτές εφοδιαστικές δραστηριότητες.
• Να καταστήσουν τους απόφοιτους ικανούς να αναπτύσσουν περαιτέρω την τεχνογνωσία και τις δεξιότητές τους και να συνεχίζουν τις σπουδές τους, εάν το επιθυμούν, για μεγαλύτερη εξειδίκευση σε ειδικούς τομείς, σε Ιδρύματα Τριτοβάθμιας Εκπαίδευσης σε αυτό ή σε άλλο πεδίο.

* Π.Τ.Ε: Περίοδοι την Εβδομάδα. Διάρκεια διδακτικής περιόδου: 55 λεπτά

Introduction to Statistics

Introduce participants to the basics of statistics and its applications and uses. Topics include the proper display and description of data as well as an understanding of the normal curve, regression, confidence intervals and hypothesis testing.

Introduction to Computers for Logistics

The course focuses on the latest application of software and operating systems used in the business world. The course will prepare students to use computers, understand the basics of operation systems and to be able to access word processing, spreadsheets, presentation software and the Internet through "hands-on" laboratory sessions.

Principles of Management

Introduce students to basic business principles and concepts. There will be a particular focus on two major schools of management: the classical (traditional) theories and the modern (contemporary) theories of management.

Introduction to Transport and Transportation

The course introduces the key ideas, concepts and themes of transport and transportation. It offers an empirical theoretical analysis and appreciation of the important role of transport for economic, environmental and urban activities. 

Introduction to Logistics

This course highlights the core activities in logistics management and introduces students to the fundamentals of logistics.

Procurement and Inventory Management

This course places emphasis on the design and management of processes and control systems of the inbound supply chain.

Introduction to Economics

Introduce economics, principles, theory and fundamentals. Topics include an introduction to the main principles of microeconomics and macroeconomics as well as an identification of the market structures in specific economic systems, including the concepts of perfect and imperfect competition.

Principles of Accounting

This is an introductory accounting course. It imparts accounting information from the perspective of the external users (i.e. investors and creditors), study of accepted accounting principles, recording of accounting entries for business transactions, accounting cycle, profit measurement, adjusting entries, merchandise accounting, owner’s equity reports and the preparation of financial statements.

Transport and Transportation Logistics

The course builds the key ideas, concepts and themes of transport and transportation geography covering the bases of the discipline for students of transportation logistics. It is an empirical theoretical discourse that highlights the important role of transport for economic, environmental, and urban activities. 

Supply Chain Management

The course highlights the activities involved in the flow of products and information between the suppliers, customers, producers, and service providers.

Introduction to Marketing

Introduce students to the science of Marketing and its applications in business and organisations. There will be an analysis of the activities, institutions and offerings related to the process of marketing and the value that can be created as part of this process for the organizations, the customers and the society at large.

Organisational Behaviour

Diagnose and analyse business organisational micro and macro environments and the impact that individuals, groups of people and structures have on overall organizational success.

Introduction to Finance

Introduce students to principles and practices of finance and investments. Topics include the determination of the different sources of income for an organization, budgeting preparation as well as the importance of the use of credit.

ERP and Warehouse and Distribution Management

This course covers the functions, techniques, and tools utilized generally within the ERP (Enterprise Resource Planning) system of an organization, analysing its relationship with elements and concepts such as: materials management (MM), supply chain management (SPC), customer relationship management (CRM), finance and human resource management (HRM). In-depth emphasis is given on the relationship.

Purchasing Logistics

This course introduces various aspects of purchasing and their impact on materials management, supply chain, transportation and global logistics processes.

Import / Export Management

This course introduces the elements of import and export operations from transportation to documentation, finance, and security and the effects these have, on the global supply chain.

Human Resource Management

Introduce the basic principles of human resource management in organizations and the processes that can have a potential negative or positive impact in the overall productivity of employees, working both as individuals and in groups.

Business Law and its relevance in Logistics

The course covers the basics of Business Law and reviews, its relevance and applications in Supply Chain Logistics.

Advanced Global Logistics

This course covers the advanced application of global operations and logistics strategies, planning, technology, risk and management necessary to cope with the global business environment.

Practical Training I

Students will have practice in industrial, commercial and administrative organisations. Over a period of 12 weeks, students will have the opportunity to observe and take notes of relevant to their areas key aspects, tools and systems as they are implemented in the organisation they are at.

Warehouse Management Systems Software

This course provides for a basic understanding of the practices and technologies used in a Warehousing Management System (WMS) software in order to optimize the warehouse operations within the supply chain network of an organization.

Business Strategy and Policy

Help students analyse, evaluate and synthesize critical aspects of business strategy into a form that can be implemented and managed. An overview of the guidelines, rules and procedures that are established in order to provide support to the stated strategic objectives of an organization, will also be provided through this course.

Operations & Project Management

Teach and train students in the theory and practice of operations and project management, through reviewing and clarifying concepts of operations strategy, competitive advantage, designing operations, managing operations and quantitative theories / practices.

Statistical Analysis & Interpretation

Introduce and train students in software based statistical data entry and analysis. This course is useful for individuals coming from different fields and positions, such as economists, managers, consultants. The role that research can have on the interpretation of statistical data will also be examined.

Corporate Social Responsibility & Sustainable Development

Teach, train and sensitize students to the theory and the reality of corporate social responsibilities especially the ones associated with the beginning of the new millennium and thereafter. Furthermore, this course aims to help students understand the role of business in the context of the wider society and future challenges, such as sustainable development.

Logistics Final Project Write-up & Presentation

The final project of this programme comprises building a business plan for a chosen venture or business project of the student's choice. Students learn the basics on how to collect data and how to analyze data by means of a statistical software package, learn how to do advanced data analysis and finally, learn how to integrate data and findings into a coherent business.

Practical Training II

The "Practical Training II" course comes in succession of the "Practical Training I" course as part of this programme of study. Over a period of 12 weeks, students will have the opportunity to observe and take notes of, relevant to their areas, key aspects, tools and systems as they are implemented in the organisation they are at. This will also form the basis of their Final Project, for the successful completion of the course. 

Concentration in Warehouse and Distribution Management

Inventory Management

This course addresses the inventory aspects of warehousing. The course covers the essential techniques and tools for inventory management.

Fleet Management Logistics

The course explores the growing field of fleet management for distribution systems. The complexities in the field are explored in detail to achieve understanding of main issues which emerge in the modern distribution of goods and products. The course includes reference to case studies, research, models, methods, and relevant software.

Food Storage Logistics

The course covers short and long term food storage under various conditions. It focuses on the global nature of food production and the emphasis on preservation under proper conditions.  The sensitivity of food and drugs to various climate temperature conditions and expiration dates are explored.

Advanced Supply Chain Design & Management

The course builds on the Supply Chain Management course of a previous semester, revisits essential concepts learned in the introductory course and explores advanced issues of supply chain.  The course focuses on two central concepts in modern Supply Chain practice: Demand driven supply chain strategy and Lean Supply Chain Design.

International Freight Forwarding

The course builds on Transport and Transportation Logistics to further explore the practices and requirements of Freight Forwarding, the coordination and shipment of goods from one place to another via a single or multiple carriers via air, marine, rail or highway. The course covers all important regulatory and practical aspects of freight forwarding.