Logistics management is one of the foundation blocks of any successful business. With the onslaught of globalization, logistics management has become more complex and face stiff challenges. It entails a wide variety of activities as global enterprizes need to integrate the flow of goods from the suppliers, through their facilities, on to their customers. Proper performance of logistics functions can thus contribute to both lower costs and enhanced customer service. Unless an organization can manage and coordinate the movement of materials, information and cash through its business, and those of partner organizations, it is unlikely to outperform its competitors. With Malaysia’s strategic development in the logistics sector, such as, business expansion in air cargo hub, container port, as well as in service industries like airlines, couriers and banks, the market demand for logistics professionals is tremendous. Typical challenges in this area will include supply chain design (materials handling, facility location, plant layout, integrated production systems, warehousing, pricing, service support), supply chain operations (inventory control, third-part logistics, transportation and freight operations, air cargo systems, routing, network optimization, distribution channels) and tactical issues (item tracking). Universiti Kuala Lumpur has risen to this challenges by offering programmes that prepare graduates with knowledge of the strategic and economic principles of the efficient flow of materials, information, capital and products through the whole distribution network.

Programme Educational Objectives (PEOs)

• PEO 1
  UniKL graduates who are knowledgeable, competent and innovative which will contribute towards the human capital in logistics related industry.
• PEO 2
  UniKL graduates who are effective leadership and teamwork skills, as well as verbal, non-verbal and interpersonal communication skills to support their role in industry.
• PEO 3
  UniKL graduates who are committed to the importance of lifelong learning and continuous improvement.
• PEO 4
  UniKL graduates who are practice professionalism with ethics and social responsibility.
• PEO 5
  UniKL graduates who are capable of embarking on business and technopreneural activities.

Programme Learning Outcomes (PLOs)

At the end of the respective course of study, the graduates should able to:

• PLO 1
  Explain the theory and concept of logistics, transportation and distribution management and operations
• PLO 1
  Apply the theory and concept of logistics, transportation and distribution management and operations
• PLO 2
  Lead and manage logistics and transportation daily operational activities
• PLO 3
  Demonstrate understanding of the societal, health, safety, legal and cultural issues and the consequent responsibilities relevant in industrial logistics practice
• PLO 4
  Broadly apply and commit to professional ethics, responsibilities and norms of industrial logistics practice
• PLO 5
  Communicate effectively and professionally, and manage teams to do logistics projects within the industry circle
• PLO 6
  Evaluate and apply appropriate techniques, resources and tools, to broadly-defined industrial logistics activities.
• PLO 7
  Recognize the need for, and have the ability to engage in independent and lifelong learning’
• PLO 8
  Apply management, business practices, and technopreneurial competencies in logistics activities

CAREER PROSPECTS

Graduates of this diploma in Industrial Logistics may find employment as:

• Government servant under the Ministry of Transport (Road Transport Department, Department of Civil Aviation, Maritime Department, Department of Rail.
• Government Servant under the Ministry Internal Affairs (Royal Custom and Excise)
• Enforcement Agency such as Suruhanjaya Pengangkutan Awam (SPAD)
• Private Sector under Transport and Logistics Companies, Forwarding Agent, Port and Air Industries, Warehouse and other logistics installation.
• Tutor in logistics and transportation learning institution.

Graduates will also be able to pursue further studies in Bachelor of Industrial Logistics, Bachelor of Transportation Planning, Bachelor in Supply Chain Management and any related field