OTHM Level 5 Diploma in Logistics and Supply Chain Management

The OTHM Level 5 Diploma in Logistics and Supply Chain Management aims to enhance learners' comprehension of logistics and supply chain management policy and management theory and its practical application. This qualification allows learners to address the challenges professionals and policymakers encounter in their own country. It also offers knowledge that forms the foundation for effective managerial roles within the sector.

Learners will be able to:

1. Develop and enhance knowledge and skills in business strategy.

2. Gain expertise in procurement practices.

3. Master inventory management techniques.

4. Learn to assess and manage risks within supply chains.

5. Understand the complexities of supply chain globalisation.

6. Acquire proficiency in contract and financial management.

7. Explore the factors influencing contemporary supply chain management practices.

Key Benefits :

• Comprehend fundamental theories and concepts related to business strategy.
• Understand the connection between procurement and the supply chain.
• Acquire knowledge about contract management in the field of logistics.
• Understand the influence of globalisation on supply chains.
• Recognise the intricacies of relationships within supply chains.
• Comprehend the practice of risk management within supply chains.

Key Highlights :

• Are you worried about the recent changes in the Logistics sector? Then, the OTHM Level 5 Diploma in Logistics and Supply Chain Management is the ideal starting point for your career journey.
• The course will ensure access to the first-class education needed to achieve your goals and dreams and maximise future opportunities.
• Remember! The Assessment for the qualification is done based on assignments only, and you do not need to worry about writing any exam.
• With the School of Business and Technology London, you can complete the qualification at your own pace, choosing online or blended learning from the comfort of your home.
• Learning and pathway materials and study guides developed by our OTHM-approved tutors will be available around the clock in our cutting-edge learning management system.
• Most importantly, at the School of Business and Technology London, we will provide comprehensive tutor support through our dedicated support desk.
• If you choose your course with blended learning, you will also enjoy live sessions with an assigned tutor, which you can book at your convenience.

Units

• Principles and Concepts of Strategy
• Procurement and Inventory Management
• Contract and Financial Management
• Global context of Supply chains
• Principles and Concepts of Supply Chain Management
• Contemporary Issues in Supply Chain Management

Assessment

• Assignment-based Assessment (Formative and Summative)
• No exam

About awarding body

OTHM is an established and recognised Awarding Organisation (Certification Body) launched in 2003. OTHM has already made a mark in the UK and global online education scenario by creating and maintaining a user-friendly and skill based learning environment. OTHM has both local and international recognition which aids OTHM graduates to enhance their employability skills as well as allowing them to join degree and/or Master top-up programmes.

OTHM qualifications has assembled a reputation for maintaining significant skills in a wide range of job roles and industries which comprises Business Studies, Leadership, Tourism and Hospitality Management, Health and Social Care, Information Technology, Accounting and Finance, Logistics and Supply Chain Management.

Delivery Method

School of Business & Technology London provides various flexible delivery methods to its learners, including online learning and blended learning. Thus, learners can choose the mode of study as per their choice and convenience. The program is self-paced and accomplished through our cutting-edge Learning Management System. Learners can interact with tutors by messaging through the SBTL Support Desk Portal System to discuss the course materials, get guidance and assistance and request assessment feedbacks on assignments.

We at SBTL offer outstanding support and infrastructure for both online and blended learning. We indeed pursue an innovative learning approach where traditional regular classroom-based learning is replaced by web-based learning and incredibly high support level. Learners enrolled at SBTL are allocated a dedicated tutor, whether online or blended learning, who provide learners with comprehensive guidance and support from start to finish.

The significant difference between blended learning and online learning methods at SBTL is the Block Delivery of Online Live Sessions. Learners enrolled at SBTL on blended learning are offered a block delivery of online live sessions, which can be booked in advance on their convenience at additional cost. These live sessions are relevant to the learners' program of study and aim to enhance the student's comprehension of research, methodology and other essential study skills. We try to make these live sessions as communicating as possible by providing interactive activities and presentations.

Resources and Support

School of Business & Technology London is dedicated to offering excellent support on every step of your learning journey. School of Business & Technology London occupies a centralised tutor support desk portal. Our support team liaises with both tutors and learners to provide guidance, assessment feedback, and any other study support adequately and promptly. Once a learner raises a support request through the support desk portal (Be it for guidance, assessment feedback or any additional assistance), one of the support team members assign the relevant to request to an allocated tutor. As soon as the support receives a response from the allocated tutor, it will be made available to the learner in the portal. The support desk system is in place to assist the learners adequately and streamline all the support processes efficiently.

Quality learning materials made by industry experts is a significant competitive edge of the School of Business & Technology London. Quality learning materials comprised of structured lecture notes, study guides, practical applications which includes real-world examples, and case studies that will enable you to apply your knowledge. Learning materials are provided in one of the three formats, such as PDF, PowerPoint, or Interactive Text Content on the learning portal.

Why gain OTHM Qualification?

• Quality, Standards and Recognitions- OTHM qualifications are approved and regulated by Ofqual (Office of the Qualifications and Examinations Regulation); hence, the learners can be very confident about the quality of the qualifications as well.
• Career Development to increase credibility with employers- All OTHM qualifications are developed to equip learners with the skills and knowledge every employer seeks. The learners pursuing an OTHM qualification will obtain an opportunity to enhance their knowledge and grow key competencies to tackle situations and work on projects more effectively, which will, in turn, give learners the potential to get promotions within the workplace. Alternatively, it allows them to progress onto an MBA top-up/Bachelor's degree / Master's degree programme around the World.
• Flexible study options- All OTHM qualifications have a credit value, which tells you how many credits are awarded when a unit is completed. The credit value will indicate how long it will normally take you to prepare for a unit or qualification.

Three different types of qualification are:

• The award is achieved with 1 – 12 credits
• The certificate is completed with 13 – 36 credits
• The diploma is completed with at least 37 credits

The OTHM Level 5 Diploma in Logistics and Supply Chain Management qualification is for the learners who needs to understand the policy, management theory, and practice in logistics and supply chain management. The qualification provides learners with an opportunity to engage with the challenges facing professionals and policy makers in their own country and provides knowledge that underpins the ability to work as an effective manager in the sector. Learners will develop and enhance knowledge and skills in the areas of business strategy, procurement, inventory management, risk assessment, supply chain globalisation, contract and financial management, and also learn about the factors which dominate how contemporary supply chains are managed.

For the course OTHM Level 5 Diploma in Logistics and Supply Chain Management

• Learn's must be 18 years and older.

• Completion of GCE Advanced level courses in three subjects or an equivalent qualification.

• Mature learners aged over 21 with pertinent management experience (prior experience verification required from the delivery centre before registration)

• International students whose first language is not English will need to have a score of 5.5 or above on the IELTS (International English Language Testing System)

After completing a Level 5 Diploma in Logistics and Supply Chain Management, individuals can explore various career opportunities in the legal field and related professions. Here are some potential career paths:

• Logistic Manager,with an average salary of £49,453per year

• Supply chain analyst with an average salary of £35,380per year

• Inventory Manager,with an average salary of £32,000per year