LOGISTICS AND SUPPLY CHAIN MANAGEMENT
The Level 7 Diploma in Logistics and Supply Chain Management is designed for managers who have the authority and personal inspiration to translate organisational strategy into effective operational performance in the field of business and manufacturing. The Level 7 Diploma in Logistics and Supply Chain Management has been developed to produce graduates with skills to understand logistics and supply chain management in which they operate and to align good strategic decision making to maintain their organisations competitive advantage. Logistics and supply chain management bring together the business skills to manage the activities and flows of information between suppliers, manufacturers, logistics service providers, retailers and consumers. Successful completion of this diploma will enable learners to build on their strategic management and leadership skills and to focus on the requirements of implementing the organisation’s strategy.
ENTRY REQUIREMENTSLearner must fulfil at least one of the following criteria to be allowed entry to the qualification:
- Possession of an honours degree in related subject or UK level 6 diploma or an equivalent overseas qualification
- Mature learners (over 21) with relevant work experience (learners must check with the delivery centre regarding this experience prior to registering for the programme)
English requirements:
- If you are not from the United Kingdom or a majority English-speaking country, you must provide evidence that you are competent in English language at a minimum of CEFR (the Common European Framework) level B2 from a recognised English test provider or IELTS level 5.5 in each component.
Learners need to complete all 8 mandatory units that provide a combined total of 120 credits:
| Unit Ref. No. | Mandatory Units | Credit |
| F/508/2010 | Principles of Logistics and Supply Chain Management | 15 |
| J/508/2011 | Operations Design and Management | 15 |
| L/508/2012 | International Logistics and Transport | 15 |
| R/508/2013 | Supply Chain Planning and Management | 15 |
| Y/508/2014 | Procurement and Purchasing | 15 |
| D/508/2015 | Supply Chain and Operations Strategy | 15 |
| K/508/2017 | Sustainable Logistics Management | 10 |
| T/508/0626 | Business Research Methods | 20 |
