Diploma in Retail and Supply Chain Management (Baking Industry Training College)
Course Information
Description
The baking industry includes firms involved in the production, transportation, warehousing, distribution and retailing of baked products. Good management and integration of the entire supply chain ensures maximum efficiency and prevents delays. Retail, as the final stage of the supply chain, plays a critical role in delivering the products to the end-users. The BITC Diploma in Retail and Supply Chain Management course gives learners a foundation in retail and supply chain management. It equips learners with the skills to perform basic functions in retail, distribution, purchasing and warehousing.
Course Objectives:
On completion of the course, learners should be able:
- To describe the basic theories, principles and concepts of supply chain management and logistics.
- To describe the basic theories, principles and concepts of retail and electronic commerce.
- To perform basic operations in supply chain management, logistics, retail and electronic commerce.
Entry Requirements
Career Opportunities
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Modules
Learners are required to complete 6 modules and a 6-month internship.
Modules
Retail Operations
This module provides learners with a broad understanding of the major activities in a retail environment. Learners will learn how to perform maintain a professional image, sell goods and services, and interact with different types of customers.
Retail Marketing
This module provides learners with a broad overview of marketing theories, principles and techniques. Learners will learn how to apply the marketing mix of product, price, place and promotion in a retail environment.
Electronic Commerce
This module provides learners with a basic understanding of the world of electronic commerce. Learners will learn how to leverage on website and social media tools such as facebook, youtube, twitter and Instagram to buy and sell products.
Supply Chain Management
This module provides learners with a broad overview of supply chain management. Learners will acquire knowledge and skills in supply chain design and planning, agile supply management, lean supply management, and supplier selection.
Introduction to Logistics
This module will introduce learners to the fundamentals of logistics. It examines key logistical functions such as order processing, inventory control, warehousing, transportation, materials handling and packaging.
Warehouse Operations
This module will introduce learners to the basics of warehousing operations. Learners will learn about warehouse location, warehouse space and layout planning, storage management, materials tracking and shipping.
Industry Attachment
Learners will get to apply the knowledge and skills which they have gained in the classroom in a real work setting. Learners will be deployed as interns in retail or commercial baking for a period of 6 months. Industrial Attachment is a compulsory and integral part of the course. Should a learner be unable to secure a suitable internship due to circumstances beyond the control of the college, the learner will be required to complete a Project Work instead.
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12 months
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12 months
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Full-time
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12 months
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12 months
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Full-time
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12 months
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12 months
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Full-time