I came across one Certified Institute of Warehousing and Materials Management, with national secretariat at Ikeja. This institute offers fast-tracked programme leading to the award of Associate Membership Certification from two professional bodies; Certified Institute of Warehousing and Materials Management and Chartered Institute of Supply Chain Management, Ghana.

I need to know, please, if these certificates are recognised in Nigeria, and if there are any other professional certifications in warehousing and logistics that I could pursue.

someone once told me about that ikeja centre but am not sure if its cetifified but u can try or better still visit the place urself. Kindly give the address of the place in ikeja as i wuld like to make inquiries in dis regard concerning logistics and supply chain management.

Pls can u help me with the Portharcourt Center address

Tanx @ op for creating this thread.Got a placement of recent in the Logistics Department of a Supply Chain firm.I intend doing some recognised professional programmes in the field but there's barely any tangible information at my disposal. Ur thread came at the perfect time.I really hope the moderators will move the thread to front page so we can get significant suggestions from senior colleagues in the field.

Supply Chain Management Professionals can attain a Professional certification by means of a certification exams developed by a third party, usually non-profit, certification entity. Supply chain professionals certification is highly valued by both individuals and recruiting companies as it guarantees a certain level of expertise on Supply Chain Body of Knowledge. There are several certification exams developed for Supply Chain Professionals including CISCM (Chartered Institute of Supply Chain Management), APICS (the Association for Operations Management), CIWMM (Certified Institute of Warehousing and Materials Management) and IOSCM (Institute of Supply Chain Management). APICS' certification is called Certified Supply Chain Professional, or CSCP, and CISCM'S certification is called the Chartered Supply Chain Management Professionals (CSCMP). Another, the Institute for Supply Management, is developing one called the Certified Professional in Supply Management (CPSM) focused on the Procurement and Sourcing areas of Supply Chain Management, also called Supply management. Certified Institute of Warehousing and Materials Management is the main certifying body for Certified Stores and Materials Manager with the designations having global reciprocity.

The designation Chartered Supply Chain Management Professional (CSCMP) is the main designation with several others that progress toward the SCMP

You can now apply for Graduate Conversion Programme, then down load the Membership Application for via the website www.supplychainedu.co.uk

Graduate Conversion Programme for whom?
The Graduate Conversion Programme, is a Fast Track Direct membership programme for holders of Advanced Diploma, HND, PGD, Bachelor’s Degrees, Masters Degrees with minimum of 2 years working experience in Stores, Materials Mgt, Purchasing, Logistics, Procurement and Supply Chain Management. Or any other professional bodies certificate approved by the Governing Council for time to time.

Lectures Days & Time:
The programme is on weekend (Sat. 10am – 5pm and Sunday 1noon – 5pm) only.
Course Fee: N110, 000

Method of Studies:
Through or via Classroom Lectures and Distance Leaning method.

Methods of Application and Payment:
You can down load Membership Application Form via the institute website www.supplychainedu.co.uk then payment could be made in Cash at the office of the institute or in bank draft only in favor of the institute completed application form should be send to the institute.

Installmental Payment:
The course fee can be paid on installments.

Fees Covers: [/b]Studying Materials/Handout, Lectures and Examination fee only.
[b]
Course/Subjects:
1. International Trade (Import and Export Mgt.
2. Purchasing and Supply Chain Management
3. Stores and Inventory Control Management
4. Logistics and Distributions Management
5. Materials and Production Planning and Control
6. Contract and Project Management

Certification:
At the end of the programme, the institute will issued all successful Graduates an Associate Membership Certificate of the:
1. Chartered Institute of Supply Chain Management,
2. Certified Institute of Warehousing and Materials Management, after payment of induction fee.
3. And a Professional Post Graduate Diploma in any of the following areas:

a. Logistics and Supply Chain Management
b. Purchasing and Supply Management
c. Warehousing and Materials Management

Course Duration: [/b]The course duration is 6 weekends only.

[b]Lectures Venue: COLLEGE OF SUPPLY CHAIN MANAGEMENT

ABUJA OFFICE
Suite D31, 3rd Floor, Dansiyal Plaza
Opp. NNPC Mega Filling Station,
Olusegun Obasanji Way, CBD. Abuja
08052205072, 08033542772, 08093284918

AKURE OFFICE
No. 102, Oyemekun Road, 3rd Floor Opp.
Oyemekun Grammer School, Akure
08034194314, 07081208861, 08053929951

PORT-HARCOURT OFFICE
C/O Dr. Onyegbula Innocent Ezeh,
Standard Alliance Life Assurance Ltd.
48, Old Aba Road (MBA plaza) Rumuobiakani
08033242745, 07033659823

WARRI / DELTA STATE
Macliban Consulting
No. 3, Effuru/Sapele Road, Enerhen Junction,
Warri, Delta State.
07036846518, 08026642673

LAGOS NIGERIA OFFICE
No. 57, Isheri Road, By County Hospital
Bus stop Ikeja Lagos
Tel: 07038554668, 08025486416, 08086086186
E-mail: cisminfo@yahoo.com, www.cism-ng.org


………….. Enhance your career; it pays to be a Chartered Supply Chain Management Professional.


Below is the link to the download the application form, please copy and put it on the webpage

file:///C:/Users/Jesus/Downloads/membership-application-form%20(3).pdf

With Supply Chain Management, this is the process used to make raw material a finished product for the customer. This also entails marketing it effectively to the target population that interested in or requesting a specific item. Through this a strategic plan is in place from those in management in order to get what it is they are requesting out quickly and with high quality. One will grasp how manufacturing fits into an organization, and the importance of it. In fact, management is key in making all of this possible through excellent communication, and the use of software, including the Internet. Performance of the progression is constantly examined by the administration, so that no waste or non-value activities occur or are eliminated. By making everything efficient, the consumers get what they want in a timely manner with excellent quality. Everyone wins by taking part in making suggestions or having a part in putting together the finished product. Costs are reduced, and everyone is pleased with the outcome. The world is a better place because of it.

For further information, please contact the following addresses:

United State of America
(International Headquarter)
Chartered Institute of Supply Chain Management
311 S. Division Street,
Carson City, Nevada 89703
State of Nevada
United State of America.
General Information, please mail: info@ciscmglobal.us

Ghana Office:
Chartered Institute of Supply Chain Management,
House No.: A21/30 Main Kumasi Road,
after Achimota 2nd Bridge, Achimota,
Accra – Ghana, West Africa.
Tel: 009233265631955, 009233247652978
E-Mail: info@ciscmgh.org

Nigeria Liaison Office:
College of Supply Chain Management,
No. 57 Isheri Road Aguda, by County Bus Stop,
Ogba Ikeja Lagos State, Nigeria
Tel: 0092347025725490, 0092348025486416
E-Mail: info@supplychainedu.co.uk
cisminfo@yahoo.com

Dear Supply Chain Professionals,

What is Logistics Management?

Logistics management is the part of supply chain management that plans, implements, and controls the efficient, effective forward, and reverse flow and storage of goods, services, and related information between the point of origin and the point of consumption in order to meet customer's requirements. - wikipedia

Logistics management is the governance of supply chain functions. Logistics management activities typically include inbound and outbound transportation management, fleet management, warehousing, materials handling, order fulfillment, logistics network design, inventory management, supply/demand planning, and management of third party logistics services providers. To varying degrees, the logistics function also includes customer service, sourcing and procurement, production planning and scheduling, packaging and assembly. Logistics management is part of all levels of planning and execution -- strategic, operational and tactical. It is an integrating function, which coordinates all logistics activities, as well as integrates logistics activities with other functions including marketing, sales manufacturing, finance, and information technology.

What is Supply Chain Management?
Supply chain management (SCM) is the management of the flow of goods and services. It includes the movement and storage of raw materials, work-in-process inventory, and finished goods from point of origin to point of consumption.-wikipedia

Supply chain management (SCM) is the oversight of materials, information, and finances as they move in a process from supplier to manufacturer to wholesaler to retailer to consumer. Supply chain management involves coordinating and integrating these flows both within and among companies. It is said that the ultimate goal of any effective supply chain management system is to reduce inventory (with the assumption that products are available when needed). As a solution for successful supply chain management, sophisticated software systems with Web interfaces are competing with Web-based application service providers (ASP) who promise to provide part or all of the SCM service for companies who rent their service.

Supply chain management (SCM) is the combination of art and science that goes into improving the way your company finds the raw components it needs to make a product or service and deliver it to customers. The following are five basic components of SCM.

1. Plan—This is the strategic portion of SCM. Companies need a strategy for managing all the resources that go toward meeting customer demand for their product or service. A big piece of SCM planning is developing a set of metrics to monitor the supply chain so that it is efficient, costs less and delivers high quality and value to customers.

2. Source—Next, companies must choose suppliers to deliver the goods and services they need to create their product. Therefore, supply chain managers must develop a set of pricing, delivery and payment processes with suppliers and create metrics for monitoring and improving the relationships. And then, SCM managers can put together processes for managing their goods and services inventory, including receiving and verifying shipments, transferring them to the manufacturing facilities and authorizing supplier payments.

3. Make—This is the manufacturing step. Supply chain managers schedule the activities necessary for production, testing, packaging and preparation for delivery. This is the most metric-intensive portion of the supply chain—one where companies are able to measure quality levels, production output and worker productivity.

4. Deliver—This is the part that many SCM insiders refer to as logistics, where companies coordinate the receipt of orders from customers, develop a network of warehouses, pick carriers to get products to customers and set up an invoicing system to receive payments.

5. Return—This can be a problematic part of the supply chain for many companies. Supply chain planners have to create a responsive and flexible network for receiving defective and excess products back from their customers and supporting customers who have problems with delivered products. - Supply-Chain Council's.

Careers in Logistics and Supply Chain Management
Workers in the logistics and supply chain management field make sure that goods and services get into the hands of consumers. The logistics industry is an important driver of economic growth and development.

All types of businesses, big and small, need logistics managers to help with inventory and accounts receivable. A small business may have one person in charge of these duties, while large corporations have entire logistics and supply chain departments.

Most people begin down a career path in this field by starting in an entry-level position and working their way up to jobs with more responsibilities and a higher salary. Manufacturing is by far the largest industry employing logisticians, with over 40% of logisticians working in some field of manufacturing. There are many different job titles in the logistics industry. Below are just a few:

- Analyst
- Consultant
- Customer Service Manager
- Inventory Control Manager
- International Logistics Manager
- Logistics Engineer
- Logistics Manager
- Logistics Services Salesperson
- Logistics Software Manager
- Materials Manager
- Production Manager
- Purchasing Manager
- Supply Chain Manager
- Systems Support Manager
- Transportation Manager
- Vendor Managed Inventory Coordinator
- Warehouse Operations Manager

Entry-Level Logistics and Supply Chain Management Jobs
One of the most common entry-level positions in this field is customer service management. Customer service is an important part of logistics and supply chain management on an individual level, since listening to and helping your consumers is the backbone of any business. You can also work managing product inventory for a business, planning and overseeing product transportation needs, and managing supplies needed for manufacturing.

You are not limited to customer service management, however. You can also find entry-level employment working as a distribution clerk, van driver, operation clerk, and many other jobs that provide a stepping stone to more advanced positions.

Some entry-level jobs do require at least a bachelor’s degree such as operations research analyst or process associate. These jobs are more focused on critical and analytical thinking, and may require various certifications to prove your expertise in the field of professionalism such as professional qualifications in Nigeria from the following institutes or training schools:

- Chartered Institute of Supply Chain Management
- College of Supply Chain Management
- Certified Institute of Warehousing and Materials Management

Supply chain professionals certification is highly valued by both individuals and recruiting companies as it guarantees a certain level of expertise on Supply Chain Body of Knowledge. There are several certification exams developed for Supply Chain Professionals including CISCM (Chartered Institute of Supply Chain Management), APICS (the Association for Operations Management), CIWMM (Certified Institute of Warehousing and Materials Management) and IOSCM (Institute of Supply Chain Management). APICS' certification is called Certified Supply Chain Professional, or CSCP, and CISCM'S certification is called the Chartered Supply Chain Management Professionals (CSCMP). Another, the Institute for Supply Management, is developing one called the Certified Professional in Supply Management (CPSM) focused on the Procurement and Sourcing areas of Supply Chain Management, also called Supply management. Certified Institute of Warehousing and Materials Management is the main certifying body for Certified Stores and Materials Manager with the designations having global reciprocity.

Complied by:
Dr. Samuel, O. Masebinu, Esq.
B.Sc, MBA, M.Sc (Mgt), M.Phil, ACIPurS, ACIWM, ACMA,AMIMS (UK), AIPFM (UK), ANIMN (Chartered Marketer) ACPA, CPM (USA), CPMP, MICRM, MCISM (Ghana), MCILT (UK), FRSA, FBMA (UK), FCIMS (Doctoral Fellow) USA.
Director of Studies.
College of Supply Chain Management,
www.supplychainedu.co.uk

Dear Reader,

College of Supply Chain Management, a unit of Chartered Institute of Supply Chain Management, provides global leadership for research and education in the application of scientific principles to optimize the design and integration of supply chain strategy, infrastructure, processes, and technology. The College primary activities involve the development of new concepts and strategies for the practice of supply chain engineering and new tools for analysis, design, and management of logistics processes.

Due to the continuous enhancement of supply chain role to business growth, professional qualification for staff, Logisticians and Supply Chain Directors emerges as the "key" for guaranteed performance, both for professionals and enterprises. Chartered Institute Supply Chain Management forthcoming exams lead to relevant Supply Chain Certification.

ABUJA OFFICE
Suite D31, 3rd Floor, Dansiyal Plaza
Opp. NNPC Mega Filling Station,
Olusegun Obasanji Way, CBD. Abuja
08052205072, 08033542772, 08093284918

AKURE OFFICE
No. 102, Oyemekun Road, 3rd Floor Opp.
Oyemekun Grammer School, Akure
08034194314, 07081208861, 08053929951

PORT-HARCOURT OFFICE
C/O Dr. Onyegbula Innocent Ezeh,
Standard Alliance Life Assurance Ltd.
48, Old Aba Road (MBA plaza) Rumuobiakani
08033242745, 07033659823

WARRI / DELTA STATE
Macliban Consulting
No. 3, Effuru/Sapele Road, Enerhen Junction,
Warri, Delta State.
07036846518, 08026642673

LAGOS NIGERIA OFFICE
No. 57, Isheri Road, By County Hospital
Bus stop Ikeja Lagos
Tel: 07038554668, 08025486416, 08086086186
E-mail: cisminfo@yahoo.com, www.cism-ng.org


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Re: Logistics Or Supply Chain Management by CISMINFO: 9:42pm On Nov 26
Inventory Planning and Management
Supply chain management and logistics encompasses all the activities involved in getting products to consumers, including planning, storing, moving and accounting for inventory. Inventory availability is the most important aspect of customer service, and the cost of inventory is one of the most important entries on a company’s balance sheet.

Recognition of the balance sheet implications of inventory in supply chain management has launched a variety of industry-wide inventory reduction initiatives. Despite all these initiatives to reduce inventory in the supply chain, inventory levels for most companies have remained the same or increased. This course is focused on understanding how to efficiently provide the inventory necessary for good customer service while minimizing the inventory resulting from poor supply chain management.

Who Should Attend
Executives and managers responsible for supply chain and logistics, supply chain management professionals, supply chain engineers and analysts, inventory planners and analysts, manufacturing and process engineers, industrial engineers and systems analysts, production and warehouse supervisors and team leaders, supply chain and logistics consultants, purchasing managers, and transportation managers and engineers

How You Will Benefit
- Understand the use of inventory throughout the supply chain
- Develop inventory strategies to support business strategies
- Analyze tradeoffs between inventory costs and customer service levels
- Determine how to measure and improve inventory performance
- Understand and manage variability that impacts inventory
- Evaluate how to tradeoff transportation and inventory costs
- Determine how to optimize inventory levels to meet service requirements
- Understand the basics of inventory and forecasting technology

Lectures Days & Time:
The programme is on weekend (Sat. 10am – 5pm and Sunday 1noon – 5pm) only.

Course Materials
Participants receive a course notebook.

Course Prerequisite and Related Certificate Information
None

Course Fees
Course Fee: N110, 000

Method of Studies:
Through or via Classroom Lectures and Distance Leaning method.

Methods of Application and Payment:
You can down load Membership Application Form via the institute website www.supplychainedu.co.uk then payment could be made in Cash at the office of the institute or in bank draft only in favor of the institute completed application form should be send to the institute.

Installmental Payment:
The course fee can be paid on installments.

Fees Covers: Studying Materials/Handout, Lectures and Examination fee only.

Course/Subjects:
1. International Trade (Import and Export Mgt.
2. Purchasing and Supply Chain Management
3. Stores and Inventory Control Management
4. Logistics and Distributions Management
5. Materials and Production Planning and Control
6. Contract and Project Management

Certification:
At the end of the programme, the institute will issued all successful Graduates an Associate Membership Certificate of the:
1. Chartered Institute of Supply Chain Management,
2. Certified Institute of Warehousing and Materials Management, after payment of induction fee.
3. And a Professional Post Graduate Diploma in any of the following areas:

a. Logistics and Supply Chain Management
b. Purchasing and Supply Management
c. Warehousing and Materials Management

Course Duration: The course duration is 6 weekends only.

[b]Lectures Venue: COLLEGE OF SUPPLY CHAIN MANAGEMENT

ABUJA OFFICE
Suite D31, 3rd Floor, Dansiyal Plaza
Opp. NNPC Mega Filling Station,
Olusegun Obasanji Way, CBD. Abuja
08052205072, 08033542772, 08093284918

AKURE OFFICE
No. 102, Oyemekun Road, 3rd Floor Opp.
Oyemekun Grammer School, Akure
08034194314, 07081208861, 08053929951

PORT-HARCOURT OFFICE
C/O Dr. Onyegbula Innocent Ezeh,
Standard Alliance Life Assurance Ltd.
48, Old Aba Road (MBA plaza) Rumuobiakani
08033242745, 07033659823

WARRI / DELTA STATE
Macliban Consulting
No. 3, Effuru/Sapele Road, Enerhen Junction,
Warri, Delta State.
07036846518, 08026642673

LAGOS NIGERIA OFFICE
No. 57, Isheri Road, By County Hospital
Bus stop Ikeja Lagos
Tel: 07038554668, 08025486416, 08086086186
E-mail: cisminfo@yahoo.com, www.cism-ng.org


………….. Enhance your career; it pays to be a Chartered Supply Chain Management Professional.

sinorte:
I came across one Certified Institute of Warehousing and Materials Management, with national secretariat at Ikeja. This institute offers fast-tracked programme leading to the award of Associate Membership Certification from two professional bodies; Certified Institute of Warehousing and Materials Management and Chartered Institute of Supply Chain Management, Ghana.

I need to know, please, if these certificates are recognised in Nigeria, and if there are any other professional certifications in warehousing and logistics that I could pursue.

Multimix Academy specializes in logistics and supply chain management..It is a well known logistics/supply chain management company.CITLS,CWM,CICM,CITM,CSCP APICS..for more details and enquiry u can visit the website www.multimix-academy.com or visit us at our office in surulere, we would forward our 2016 training brochure to you.

Has anyone done any of the courses? Please share your experiences.

Pls am in a state of confusion. I need to change my career and I decide to enter into logistics and supply chain. So which body is recognize in Nigeria market so I can get certificate on it.

am on this table too....which body is recognized in Nigeria.