Project your logistics career at an international level with this TECH Postgraduate diploma" 

Why Study at TECH?

TECH is the world's largest 100% online business school. It is an elite business school, with a model based on the highest academic standards. A world-class center for intensive managerial skills education.   

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Admissions criteria at TECH are not economic. Students don't need to make a large investment to study at this university. However, in order to obtain a qualification from TECH, the student's intelligence and ability will be tested to their limits. The institution's academic standards are exceptionally high...  

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Professionals from countries all over the world attend TECH, allowing students to establish a large network of contacts that may prove useful to them in the future.  

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Students will grow hand in hand with the best companies and highly regarded and influential professionals. TECH has developed strategic partnerships and a valuable network of contacts with major economic players in 7 continents.  

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This program is a unique initiative to allow students to showcase their talent in the business world. An opportunity that will allow them to voice their concerns and share their business vision. 

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While studying at TECH, students will enjoy a unique experience. Study in a multicultural context. In a program with a global vision, through which students can learn about the operating methods in different parts of the world, and gather the latest information that best adapts to their business idea. 

TECH students represent more than 200 different nationalities.  

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In the classroom, TECH’s teaching staff discuss how they have achieved success in their companies, working in a real, lively, and dynamic context. Teachers who are fully committed to offering a quality specialization that will allow students to advance in their career and stand out in the business world. 

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TECH strives for excellence and, to this end, boasts a series of characteristics that make this university unique:   

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TECH explores the student’s critical side, their ability to question things, their problem-solving skills, as well as their interpersonal skills.  

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TECH offers students the best online learning methodology. The university combines the Relearning methodology (the most internationally recognized postgraduate learning methodology) with Harvard Business School case studies. A complex balance of traditional and state-of-the-art methods, within the most demanding academic framework.   

TECH is the world’s largest online university. It currently boasts a portfolio of more than 10,000 university postgraduate programs. And in today's new economy, volume + technology = a ground-breaking price. This way, TECH ensures that studying is not as expensive for students as it would be at another university.   

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The content of the Postgraduate diploma in International Logistics Operations has been drafted taking into account the highest priority needs of the student. That is, to obtain advanced knowledge that will allow them to grow both professionally and in their work. To this end, it also facilitates the work of study by providing the degree in a 100% online format, without the need to physically attend classes or adhere to a schedule. 

This is the best opportunity you have to give your logistics career the ultimate boost. Don't think twice and enroll" 

Syllabus

The content of this program covers all types of features and cases that logistics professionals will face once they make the leap into the international arena. In this way, students are instructed in topics such as the application of lean logistics to global supply chains, innovation and cutting-edge technology in international operations or the socio-ecological impact of global logistics activity, as well as financial management methods to control finances and investments. 

Students acquire all the necessary competences to successfully lead work teams of various sizes, all related to international logistics. All this knowledge will undoubtedly lead to better and bigger jobs. 

In order to ensure the correct acquisition of all the skills taught, during the 375 hours of the program there is also an in-depth study of practical and real cases, with which students learn contextually to solve complex problems that will eventually make them stand out in their profession. 

This Postgraduate diplomatakes place over 6 months and is divided into 4 modules:

Module 1. International operations lean logistics application
Module 2. Innovation, e-Logistics and Technology in the Supply Chain
Module 3. Socio-ecological Impact
Module 4. Financial Supply Chain Management

Where, When and How is it Taught?

TECH offers the possibility of developing this Postgraduate Diploma in International Logistics Operations completely online. Throughout the 6 months of the educational program, you will be able to access all the contents of this program at any time, allowing you to self-manage your study time. . 

Module 1. International operations lean logistics application

1.1. Global Supply Chain

1.1.1. Global Supply Chain Planning
1.1.2. Global Supply Chain Management: Logistics and International Markets 
1.1.3. The Triple Axis of the Supply Chain

1.2. Import Management

1.2.1. Customs, Export and Import processes
1.2.2. International Commerce Institutions and Agreements
1.2.3. Customs Legislation
1.2.4. Plant Management and International Purchasing

1.3. International Logistics Distribution

1.3.1. International Logistics Platforms
1.3.2. International Transport Operator
1.3.3. Hubs and Distribution

1.4. Incoterms and International Document Management

1.4.1. Exportation or Implantation
1.4.2. Agency, Distribution and International Sales and Purchase Agreements
1.4.3. Industrial and Intellectual Property
1.4.4. Taxes and Tariffs Classification

1.5. Methods and Means of International Payment

1.5.1. Payment Method Selection
1.5.2. Documentary Credit
1.5.3. Bank Guarantee and Documentary Credit

1.6. International Lean Logistics

1.6.1. Lean Fundamentals Applied to International Logistics
1.6.2. Logistics Waste Elimination Strategies  
1.6.3. Main Implications and Requirements
1.6.4. Other Methodologies to Improve the Process

1.7. Lean Operation

1.7.1. Lean Decisions
1.7.2. Lean Tools
1.7.3. Lean and Continued Improvement in SCM

1.8. Creating Value

1.8.1. Definition of International Logistics Strategies
1.8.2. Economic Value Added
1.8.3. International Projects

Module 2. Innovation, e-Logistics and Supply Chain Technology

2.1. Product engineering

2.1.1. Innovation Strategies
2.1.2. Open Innovation
2.1.3. Innovative Organization and Culture
2.1.4. Multifunctional Teams

2.2. Information Systems Strategic Planning

2.2.1. The Process of Strategic Planning
2.2.2. Formulating the IS Strategy
2.2.3. Strategy Implementation Plan
2.2.4. Supply Chain Optimization and e-Logistics Strategy

2.3. Launch and Industrialization of New Products

2.3.1. Design of New Products
2.3.2. Lean Design
2.3.3. Industrialization of New Products
2.3.4. Manufacture and Assembly

2.4. Emerging Technologies and Information Systems

2.4.1. Company and Industry Sector Analysis
2.4.2. Online Business Models
2.4.3. The Value of IT in a Company

2.5. Digital e-Commerce Management

2.5.1. New e-Commerce Business Models
2.5.2. Planning and Developing an e-Commerce Strategic Plan.
2.5.3. Technological Structure in e-Commerce

2.6. e-Commerce Operations and Logistics 

2.6.1. Digital Point-of-Sale Management.
2.6.2. Contact Center Management 
2.6.3. Automation in Management and Monitoring Processes

2.7. Logistic. B2C and B2B

2.7.1. e-Logistics
2.7.2. B2C: e-Fulfilment, the Last Mile
2.7.3. B2B: e-Procurement. Marketplaces

2.8. Digital Pricing

2.8.1. Online Payment Methods and Payment Gateways
2.8.2. Electronic Promotions
2.8.3. Digital Price Timing
2.8.4. e-Auctions

2.9. Legal Aspects of e-Commerce

2.9.1. EU and Spanish Regulations
2.9.2. Data Protection
2.9.3. Fiscal Aspects of e-Commerce
2.9.4. General Sales Conditions

2.10. The Warehouse in e-Commerce 

2.10.1. Peculiarities of the Warehouse in e-Commerce
2.10.2. Warehouse Design and Planning
2.10.3. Infrastructures. Fixed and Mobile Devices
2.10.4. Zoning and Locations  

2.11. Designing an Online Store

2.11.1. Design and Usability
2.11.2. Most Common Functionalities
2.11.3. Alternative Technologies

2.12. Supply Chain Management and Future Trends

2.12.1. The Future of e-Business
2.12.2. The Current and Future Reality of e-Commerce
2.12.3. SC Operating Models for Global Companies

Module 3. Socio-ecological Impact

3.1. Corporate Social Responsibility

3.1.1. Strategic Vision and Corporate Social Responsibility
3.1.2. Systems and Models for Implementing CSR
3.1.3. Organization of CSR
3.1.4. Roles and Responsibilities

3.2. Corporate Responsibility

3.2.1. Value Creation in an Economy of Intangibles
3.2.3. CSR: Corporate Commitment 
3.2.4. Social, Environmental, and Economic Impact

3.3. Responsible Finance and Investment

3.3.1. Transparency in Information
3.3.2. Responsible Financing and Investment
3.3.3. Social Economy, Cooperativity and Corporate Social Responsibility

3.4. Business and Environment

3.4.1. Sustainable Development
3.4.2. Legislative Development in Environmental Responsibility
3.4.3. Response of Companies to Environmental Problems
3.4.4. Waste and Emissions

3.5. Responsible Management Systems and Tools

3.5.1. Social Responsibility Management Systems
3.5.2. Quality Management Systems, the Environment and Occupational Health and Safety
3.5.3. Audits

3.6. Business Ethics

3.6.1. Ethical Behavior in Companies
3.6.2. Deontology and Ethical Codes
3.6.3. Fraud and Conflicts of Interest
3.6.4. Management Indicators

Module 4. Financial Supply Chain Management

4.1. Global Economic Environment

4.1.1. Global Economy
4.1.2. The Globalization of Companies and Financial Markets
4.1.3. Entrepreneurship and New Markets

4.2. Financial Accounting

4.2.1. Company Accounting Information
4.2.2. Situation Balance
4.2.3. Amortization

4.3. Management Accounting 

4.3.1. Processing Expenses and Costs
4.3.2. Cost Allocation Systems
4.3.3. Treasury Budget

4.4. Financial Analysis and Planning

4.4.1. Analysis of the Balance Sheet
4.4.2. Income Statement Analysis
4.4.3. Profitability Analysis

4.5. Financial Diagnosis

4.5.1. Indicators for Analyzing Financial Statements
4.5.2. Profitability Analysis
4.5.3. Economic and Financial Profitability of a Company

4.6. Economic Analysis of Decisions 

4.6.1. Budget Control
4.6.2. Competitive Analysis. Comparative Analysis
4.6.3. Decision-Making. Business Investment or Divestment

4.7. Key Financial Aspects in Operations Management

4.7.1. Efficient Value Chain Management
4.7.2. Creating Positive Effects on the Company's Financial Indicators
4.7.3. Strategies to generate Cash

4.8. Tools for Operations Management in Times of Crisis

4.8.1. Sensitivity Analysis
4.8.2. Quantifying Probability and Impact
4.8.3. Risk Perception

4.9. Profitability and Efficiency of Logistics Chains: KPIS

4.9.1. Profitability, Liquidity and Asset Use
4.9.2. Shareholder Value
4.9.3. Financial and Non-financial Profitability in the Supply Chain

4.10. Logistics Costs

4.10.1. Logistics Costs in Internal Operations vs. 3PL´s
4.10.2. Procurement Costs
4.10.3. Import-Associated Costs
4.10.4. Storage Costs, Picking and Packing
4.10.5. Distribution Costs

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