Logistics is the management of the flow of resources, not only goods, between the point of origin and the

point of destination in order to meet the requirements of customers or corporations. Logistics involves the integration of information, transportation, inventory, warehousing, material handling, and packaging, and often security. Today the complexity of production logistics can be modeled, analyzed, visualized and optimized by plant simulation software, but is constantly changing. This can involve anything from consumer goods such as food, to IT materials, to aerospace and defense equipment. Logistics is one of the main functions within a company. The main targets of logistics can be divided into performance related and cost related. They are high due date reliability, short delivery times, low inventory level and high capacity utilization. But when decisions need to be made, there is always a trade off between these targets Given the services performed by logisticians, the main fields of logistics can be broken down as follows:

Procurement Logistics Production Logistics Distribution Logistics After sales Logistics Disposal Logistics

Procurement Logistics consists of activities such as market research, requirements planning, make or buy decisions, supplier management, ordering, and order controlling. The targets in procurement logistics might be contradictory - maximize the efficiency by concentrating on core competences, outsourcing while maintaining the autonomy of the company, and minimization of procurement costs while maximizing the security within the supply process. Production Logistics connects procurement to distribution logistics. The main function of production logistics is to use the available production capacities to produce the products needed in distribution logistics. Production logistics activities are related to organizational concepts, layout planning, production planning, and control. Distribution Logistics has, as main tasks, the delivery of the finished products to the customer. It consists of order processing, warehousing, and transportation. Distribution logistics is necessary because the time, place, and quantity of production differs with the time, place, and quantity of consumption. Disposal Logistics' main function is to reduce logistics cost(s), enhance service(s), related to the disposal of waste produced during the operation of a business.

Career Opportunities: Shipping/Logistics Manager-Import WHAT SHIPPING MANAGERS DO

Develop and document standard and emergency operating procedures for receiving, handling, storing, shipping, or salvaging products or materials. Interview, select, and train warehouse and supervisory personnel. Respond to customers' or shippers' questions and complaints regarding storage and distribution services. Supervise the activities of workers engaged in receiving, storing, testing, and shipping products or materials. Prepare and manage departmental budgets. Prepare or direct preparation of correspondence, reports, and operations, maintenance, and safety manuals. Develop or implement plans for facility modification or expansion, such as equipment purchase or changes in space allocation or structural design. Inspect physical conditions of warehouses, vehicle fleets, or equipment and order testing, maintenance, repairs, or replacements. Plan, develop, or implement warehouse safety and security programs and activities. Arrange for storage facilities when required. Confer with department heads to coordinate warehouse activities, such as production, sales, records control, or purchasing. Issue shipping instructions and provide routing information to ensure that delivery times and locations are coordinated. Review invoices, work orders, consumption reports, or demand forecasts to estimate peak delivery periods and to issue work assignments. Schedule or monitor air or surface pickup, delivery, or distribution of products or materials. Track and trace goods while they are en route to their destinations, expediting orders when necessary. Examine products or materials to estimate quantities or weight and type of container required for storage or transport. Evaluate freight or inventory costs associated with transit times to ensure that costs are appropriate. Participate in setting transportation and service rates. Evaluate locations for new warehouses or distribution networks to determine their potential usefulness. Negotiate with carriers, warehouse operators, or insurance company representatives for services and preferential rates. Arrange for necessary shipping documentation and contact customs officials to effect release of shipments. Examine invoices and shipping manifests for conformity to tariff and customs regulations. Advise sales and billing departments of transportation charges for customers' accounts.

The Shipping/Logistics Manager will manage (receiving/ shipping) aspects of the warehouse, including, but not limited to receiving, inventory management, packing, shipping, and logistics. This position works closely with the Trade Compliance Manager to ensure all applicable import and export laws are followed.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: a) Inventory Control Support: Establish operational procedures to verify incoming and outgoing shipments. Ensure shipments are received into inventory or ship timely. Work with Supply Chain to maintain adequate inventory levels as required.

b)Logistics Management: Oversee the daily logistics functions and interface with internal/external supply chain functions. Maintain procedures and ensure full compliance of the regulations governing the movement of goods. Provide regular reporting to senior management on logistics issues and interface with Corporate Customs & Logistics to address U.S. Customs issues and service provider service failures. Participate with logistics sourcing teams in the development of customers shipping import/export requirements, and provide pricing quotations for the transportation of goods in response to proposals for future international business opportunities. Monitor and track the global movement of goods based on customer contractual requirements to verify order fulfillment. Complete and maintain all record keeping of domestic and international transportation documentation for export/import activity.

c)Security/Safety Management: Develop controls to limit access to the shipping area and dock and ensure the integrity of all packages received into and shipped out of the warehouse. Maintain a safe working environment in the shipping/receiving area.

d)International Trade Responsibilities: Work with the Trade Compliance Manager to apply the rules and regulations of U.S. Customs & Border Protection (CBP), International Traffic in Arms (ITAR), the Export Administration Regulations (EAR), and the Foreign Trade Regulations (FTR), among others. Monitor the return of temporary import and export activity in support of DSP-61 & DSP-73 licenses, ATA Carnets, or license exemptions.

 Prepare export documentation for the international movement of goods, (e.g. commercial invoices, packing lists, bills of lading, SLIs) to meet export documentation requirements.

There is no death of employment opportunities in this area, since there are hundreds of Shipping Companies and Freight Forwarding companies in the country with branches in all the major trading centres of the country, as well as abroad. Government organisations such as the Shipping Corporation of India, also provide employment in this area. With the introduction of the multi-modal transportation and containerisation, there are many inland container depots, freight stations as also special export promotion zones being set up in different parts of the country. With this, the demand of trade and commerce for personnel conversant with shipping has increased, not only in port cities such as Mumbai, Mangalore, Chennai, Vishakhapatnam and others, but also in centres across the country. With the increase in international trade, there are tremendous opportunities for employment with international shipping companies and for travel and assignments abroad. The salary package offered to professionals in this area is also attractive, starting on an average at Rs 20,000 - 25,000 per month. Graduates in any discipline are taken in by most shipping companies although a diploma in shipping is preferred. Due to the paucity of training programmes in shipping, most candidates receive on the job training. Some training programmes are conducted by shipping companies for their own employees. While most companies also take on management graduates, there are a few institutions in the country that offer training in shipping . The two-year Post Graduate in Shipping Management is open to all those who are not less than 20 years in age and have a degree in arts, commerce, science, law or in any other faculty. There is also the Fellowship in Advanced Shipping Practice for professionals in the shipping industry. In order to meet the increased demand from up-country candidates, the institute has introduced Distance Education Programme offering correspondence courses, which provides candidates from outside Mumbai access the necessary study materials for training in this f

Shipping Companies

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Logistics involves so many critical business activities that nearly every Fortune 500 and Global company can be considered a potential employer for logistics managers. The same can be said for smaller public and private companies around the world. From the largest automobile manufacturers to the smallest zipper producers, any company that purchases and /or sells products has a need for logistics professionals to manage the flow of product and information locally, nationally , and internationally. Service firms like hospitals and restaurant chains must also manage logistics activities. LOGISTICS function functions as the integrator of the supply chain. Hence, an agile supply chain is managed by the skillful logisticians to get the product to the market At the right time, At the Right place and At the right quantities.

What is the most common career path in logistics?

No single career path dominates logistics management. In fact there are hundreds of potential career paths.Your career path will be largely influenced by your skills, interests, and personal decisions. It will also be impacted by the size, type, geographic scope, and organizational structure of the firm that you choose to work for. A broad base of business skills, knowledge of the logistics process, and relevant internship/work experience will give you ample opportunity to begin your career with a manufacturer, retailer, carrier, third party logistics firm, or other organization. You will likely begin as a management trainee, analyst, or first line supervisor. As you demonstrate your managerial capabilities, you can progress to logistics positions of greater responsibility. You may also decide to gain experience in other parts of the organization. One key to your success in this field is flexibility. You will work with people throughout your company- logistics, manufacturing, and marketing. Depending on the size of your company, your initial responsibilities may deal with one or more logistics functions. Some positions will require you to specialize in a specific area of logistics. There are numerous opportunities and career paths in this field it is up to you to seek them out and develop the appropriate skills to be successful.

Job profiles in the logistics industry

Analyst Consultant Customer Service Manager International Logistics Manager Inventory Control Manager Logistics Engineer Logistics Manager Logistics Services salesperson Logistics Software Manager Materials Manager Production Manager Purchasing Manager Supply Chain Manager Systems Support Manager(MIS) Transportation Manager Vendor Managed Inventory Coordinator Warehouse Operations Manage

Job Prospects Of MBA (Shipping $ Logistics) : On successful completion of this unique sectorspecific MANAGEMENT programme, designed to impart knowledge of General Management, Information Technology, with specialization in Shipping and Port Management, candidates will be posted at the Managerial positions in Shipping Companies, Agency Houses, Clearing and Forwarding (C&F) Firms, Export/Import Houses, large manufacturing and trading concerns, related Government Departments and undertakings and in Major Ports worldwide.

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