Thursday, 12 May, 2011
The official newsletter of the Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society.
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| Certified Logistics Professional (CLP) |
LSCMS was the first professional body in Asia to launch the Certified Logistics Professional (CLP) programme. The CLP provides a benchmark of excellence for measuring capability and proficiency within the profession of Logistics and Supply Chain Management and the CLP programme represents the hallmark of Logistics professionalism.
Logisticians who are interested to see if they qualify for this award can complete an online assessment on the Society’s website at www.lscms.org.
The CLP is a professional industry certification that enables Logisticians to develop themselves more effectively, and assists in defining the Logistics profession. Persons attaining the CLP will be able to demonstrate that they have the capability to effectively master the technology and leadership skills required across the broad range of activities that today constitute Logistics. Additionally, as is required of our profession, certified CLP’s will need to demonstrate a continued focus and emphasis on skills and knowledge upgrading.
For more information on the programme you can also contact the Secretariat at elee@lscms.org.
| Increased Fuel Prices expected to cause volume drops |
UK’s Transport Intelligence has reported that the Danske Bank European Freight Forwarding Index was up to 67 points in April from the 64 points it scored in March.
Similar to the PMI (Purchasing Manager’s Index) movement is rated on a scale of 0 to 100, with 50 showing expansion among the participating forwarders with rating below that measuring decline.
While European forwarders enjoyed growing volumes, their expectations fell for the first time this year to 66 points. said the report, also noting that it comes as year-on-year trade growth is expected to slacken in the face of rising fuel prices.
The Copenhagen-based Danske Bank index measures volume changes forwarders are currently handling and changes in volumes they expect in the next two months.
| Site Visit to Jurong Chemical Distribution Centre |
The Society organised a site visit in February to a Chemical Distribution Centre for members and students in Singapore. For many in the group, it was their first visit to a chemical warehouse and it was indeed an eye-opener when the group was brought around and introduced to several real-life warehousing lessons.
Members were briefed on the safety precautions as well as the government legislation for chemical warehouses eg. the zero-Goods & Services Tax scheme and the frequent and necessary checks by authorities to ensure compliance of safety and regulatory policies.
The group was also introduced to methods of space maximisation in a warehouse eg. various types of racking systems.
Feedback from most participants was that it was an excellent event. One visitor to the DC was quite intrigued when amongst the many cartons in the DC, one had an unusual handling mark – a pair of eyes. The group was enlightened when it was explained to them that it was a symbol indicating the presence of big-ticket items in the contents.
The Society organises such events, talks and related industry activities on a monthly basis.
| Shanghai Port grows from strength-to strength |
SHANGHAI’s massive offshore Yangshan facility plans to push the port’s overall throughput over the 30 million TEU mark this year, according to its new Five Year Plan.
Shanghai volume increased 16.2 per cent to 29 million TEU last year over a 2009 throughput of 25 million TEU, which overtook Singapore as the world’s biggest container port, said Shanghai International Port president Chen Xuyuan.
To handle further expected increases in volume, it was reported recently in the Shanghai Daily that Shanghai will integrate river ports along inland waterways and ports to allow smooth cargo flow. That massive dredging that is continuing along the Yangtze and its tributaries facilitates the Shanghai expansion plan.
Shanghai will also do feasibility studies on strengthening cooperation with river ports, reported American Shipper. Lingang New City, adjacent to the Yangshan Deep Water Port, together with the Waigaoqiao free trade zone and the Lujiazui financial hub, are expected to become the major driving forces in Shanghai’s trade development over the next 10 to 20 years, the report said. There are also plans to make the Shanghai Maritime University the largest such University in the world to train seafarers and other maritime personnel.
The city has also granted tax holidays for shipping companies registered in the Yangshan Deep Water Port region and other incentives to boost insurance and other related services.
| Enrolments Open for Certificate, Diploma and Advanced Diploma Courses |
Enrollments are open for the Society’s award winning programmes offered in collaboration with the Australian Logistics Academy
These courses provide a thorough grounding in the major disciplines of Logistics and Supply Chain Management over periods of between 3 – 18 months of part-time study. Professionals and students who enroll in any of the programme learn about the field of logistics including how to balance cost, effectiveness and risk to fulfil the demands of a Supply Chain and deliver the required customer service levels.
Delivered by distance learning, students have the flexibility to study whenever and wherever is most convenient for you without having to travel to and attend compulsory classes. Examinations are conducted in a number of capital cities or arranged on-line.
Additional information on enrollment dates, course information and fees can be accessed by following the relevant links on the Society’s website at www.lscms.org.
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