What is the difference between Academic and Professional Qualification?

• There is only a paper thin difference between academic qualification and professional qualification as
both are obtained from colleges and universities.

• Academic qualification is often the degree a person obtains from college and does not make use of the
degree in his profession. On the other hand, professional qualification is the degree that fetches a job
soon after its earning and decides the profession of the person for a lifetime

• In general, general degrees like BA, BSc are called academic qualifications while professional degrees
like MD, MBA, LLB etc are referred to as professional qualifications as they decide the profession of the
person for his life.

Project Management

Association for Project Management

Project Management Institute

Industrial Management

Manufacturing managers and industrial production managers oversee the workforce, materials, and
mechanical or technological logistics of the production process. The details of the production floor will
vary widely, but some of the common areas of responsibility are production scheduling, staffing,
procurement and maintenance of equipment, quality control, inventory control, and the coordination of
production activities with those of other departments. Their planning is done within budgetary
limitations and time constraints.

Although a good head for business, a practical approach to problem solving, and strong diplomatic skills
are important, a solid business education is important for your success in the field of manufacturing or
industrial management.

With a business degree in industrial management, you'll focus on developing the following
competencies:

 Developing the mathematical skills to work with budgets

 Gaining an understanding of production chains
  Being able to see the big picture of the final output and seeing how the initial details factor in
 Making informed decisions to solve any problems that crop up mid-production
 Maintaining product standards
 Online record-keeping and reporting
 Working with other departments and senior management

Although there is no standardized minimum level of education in this field, many professionals make
their first move into the field after they have attained a bachelor's or master's degree. The
manufacturing and industrial production field is expecting a slower than average growth, so in order to
be competitive, a career education is a must.

Some of the careers you can pursue with a Bachelor of Business Administration / Operations
Management degree include:

Industrial Production Manager

1. Construction Manager
2. Compliance Officer
3. Production Manager
4. Operations Manager
5. Purchasing Manager
6. Quality Assurance Control Manager
7. Facility Manager
8. Organizational Consultant

American Society of Safety Engineers

INFORMS (Institute for Operations Research and the Management Sciences)

International Federation of Operational Research Societies

Institute of Industrial & Systems Engineers

Manufacturing and Service Operations Management Society

Production and Operation Management Society

Logistics and Operations Management

What Can I do with a Supply Chain Management Degree?

Logistics and Supply Chain Management Job Titles and Descriptions

Industry Analyst | Analysts interview individuals in manufacturing, inventory, logistics, warehousing,

and procurement roles to establish a company’s business processes and supply chain requirements.

Project Manager | Accountable for leading consultant teams in day-to-day management of client
relations. Project managers typically supervise analysts and work with consultants to safeguard that a
project is executed according to agreed-on time and cost metrics.

Global Logistics Manager | These individuals oversee a wide range of functions, including warehouse
and distribution operations, forecasting, planning, logistics information systems, customer service, and
purchasing. Managers negotiate and contract with suppliers and carriers, develop supply chain metrics
and strategy, and oversee day-to-day management of logistic functions.

Transportation Director | Responsible for overseeing both the inbound and outbound transportation
of materials and finished products from the distribution center. Transportation managers often manage
carriers, transportation costs and budgeting, third-party transport providers and freight bill
representation. They also negotiate contracts and ensure freight transgresses borders smoothly and
effectively.

Supply Chain Sales | Supply chain account managers normally sell supply services, outsourcing work to
third-party vendors offering logistic solutions to customers in certain elected industries. The function of
this role is both sales and account management.

Supply Chain Consultant | In today’s globalized world, many logistics companies work with foreign
distribution centers. In this field, you can work as a consultant, managing a variety of companies,
providing tips and strategies on how to best coordinate certain processes.

Procurement Analyst/Purchasing Manager | Purchasing managers, as the title implies, oversee the
company’s purchasing department. A procurement analyst or manager might work on analyzing
historical data, past purchasing cost for materials, forecasting future costs and finding prospective
vendors. This is a complex role from identifying suppliers of raw goods, negotiating contracts, and
managing suppliers once they are in place.

1. The Chartered Institute of Logistics and Transport in the UK—CILT (UK) (www.ciltuk.org.uk)
2. Warehousing Education and Research Council (WERC) (www.werc.org)
3. ISMM - Institute of Supply and Materials Management (www.ismmsrilanka.com)