Logistics & Supply Chain Management Diploma Program in Edmonton, Alberta

Operations management is one of the major functions of any organization and it is an exciting and vital field in today’s complex business world. Operations management integrally relates to all other business functions, therefore, students in the logistics and supply chain management diploma program must understand operations – an essential function in every business. This course will introduce students to the five major decision areas in operations management: process, quality, capacity, inventory, and supply chain. In addition, students will understand the operation’s objectives related to both manufacturing and service organizations.

This course will cover comprehensive coverage of contemporary organizational behaviour topics through a flexible hybrid of text and online resources. Includes discussion of the Milgram and Zimbardo experiments, the science of persuasion, and enhanced coverage of job design.

This course covers the application of business communication principles through the creation of effective business documents and oral presentations. Includes study and application of team communication and use of technology to facilitate the communication process.

Students will learn and practice basic keyboarding skills using an online tutorial and in-lab practice time. In the computer applications course, students receive hands-on use of Microsoft Office applications Word, Excel, and PowerPoint. Completion of this course will result in MS Office applications knowledge and skills.

There is a great demand for project managers in the industry. Project management is a very important skill to acquire as the role involves in small to large projects at your workplace. This course will equip students with the knowledge and skills to manage work projects efficiently and reach your project goals successfully. Students will be exposed to project management phases (initiation, planning, performing and closing), budgeting, risk management, conflict management, team management, and ethical issues

Demand forecasting is a key operation planning activity and plays a crucial role in the management of every business by providing insight into the organization’s capital investment and expansion decisions. The success of modern businesses highly depends on the principles of effective demand and supply management. This fundamental course will introduce students to the key elements of demand planning, including its principles, tools and techniques, contemporary approaches, and metrics and roles. The course examines both qualitative and quantitative demand forecasting methods.

This course will introduce students to the basic principles of MIS i.e. how firms use information technology and information systems to achieve corporate objectives, compete in today’s business environment, and improve performance. Students will also be exposed to relevant business applications.

Inventory management plays an important role in an organization’s financial performance, operational efficiency, and customer satisfaction. Dependent and independent demand inventory management is crucial to strike a proper balance in meeting the strategic objective. This course will introduce students to the fundamentals of dependent and independent demand inventory management techniques. Students will apply P and Q inventory management systems to determine reorder points and optimal inventory levels.

In the modern business environment, managers, employees, and consumers all need knowledge of and skills in business mathematics. For business students, it is very important to have practical knowledge of applying mathematical techniques to generate information and knowledge from the collected data. This course will help students to increase their mathematics knowledge, develop the skills for applying this knowledge, and introduce students to business application areas. Students will learn basic skills in mathematics and knowledge of the fundamentals of business practices and money management.