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STUDY THE INTERNATIONAL MANAGEMENT OF PROCUREMENT, CONTRACTING AND SUPPLY IN THE MARITIME INDUSTRY - ONLINE PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT

DIPLOMA IN MARINE PURCHASING

COURSE HIGHLIGHTS

Award: Diploma

Duration: 12 months

Delivery: Delivered online with the support of leading industry experts

Delivered by experts in the field – Course Director: Bharat Hora, Chief Engineer, FIME, FINA Member Supply Chain Management Association, Canada

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ABOUT THIS COURSE

Covering key topics required by today’s purchasing and supply professionals this professional development diploma qualification has equal relevance for purchasing practitioners in ship owning, ship operating and ship management companies as well as ship suppliers. MIT expert instructors examine how artificial intelligence will complement and strengthen our workforce rather than just eliminate jobs. Additionally, the programme will emphasise how the collective intelligence of people and computers together can solve business problems that not long ago were considered impossible.

KEY INFORMATIONWhen does it start and how long is the course?The course is 12 months long and the modules are released online, one every month. Please go online to see the next available start date.

What are the entry requirements?Participants should be able to prove a minimum achievement of A-Level or equivalent (High School) or those who demonstrate a number of years of relevant industry experience are welcome to apply. You must have an adequate command of English in order to meet the demands of the course.

How is the course assessed?The course is assessed through a mixture of written course work and online tests. Written assignments are submitted online and written feedback is provided by the marker.

How much does it cost?Please go online to www.lloydsmaritimeacademy.com/mps and see the Fees page for full details. An interest-free instalment plan is available. Please contact us for more details.

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WHAT YOU WILL LEARN Gain detailed insight into managing the flow of materials across the whole supply chain and analyse how logistics is a goals critical function

Discover why it is so essential to maximise your supply chain’s potential and explain the whole process from source through industrial processing to the customer and then one day onto final disposal or recycling

The importance of why managers must balance cost, effectiveness and risk to fulfil the demands of their organisation’s supply chain

The course has been very useful and has provided me with new knowledge

about the marine supply chain

Group bookings may qualify for a discounted

enrolment fee.

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IDEAL FOR Purchasing, procurement and commercial specialists in the shipping and off-shore industry

Manufacturing and service suppliers to the maritime sector, plus merchandisers, ship suppliers and chandlers

Ship management teams

Ship officers - deck and engineering interested in developing their procurement knowledge

Shipyard personnel and ship superintendents

Legal, insurance and financial roles supporting the buying and supply process

National maritime administration personnel, trade union representatives, lawyers and consultants involved in incident response and implementing corrective actions

Seafarers and/or military personnel looking to enter the field of marine accident investigation

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WHO SHOULD TAKE THIS COURSE?

Continuation route to MBA (Diploma Continuation) available by distance learning

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The course teaches you the basics you need to start in purchasing field

HOW YOU WILL LEARNEvery course is broken down into manageable modules, designed to accelerate your learning process through diverse learning activities:

Work through your instructional material online

Interact with your peers and learning facilitators through the online forum to discuss subject related issues and to network with your fellow learners

Investigate relevant, real-world case studies

Apply what you learn each week to ongoing project submissions

Course Director, Bharat Hora, Chief Engineer

Bharat has more than 30 years maritime experience. He started his career with the Shipping Corporation of India as a junior engineer in 1980, after graduating from the Directorate of Marine Engineering Training. He continued to rise in ranks, sailing as Chief Engineer for three years with Univan Ship Management, before taking a job ashore as a marine engineering trainer. Since then, he has lived in various countries such as Canada, USA, Singapore, Australia and India, working in senior management positions for a shipyard, a large ship management company, a marine consultancy and a ship services company. Presently Mr. Hora is working independently as a vessel auditor, maritime trainer and new building consultant. He is a Member of IMarEST and Supply Chain Management Association of Canada and a Life Member of the Institute of Marine Engineers (India) and Institution of Naval Architects (India).

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The best thing about the course is that we

increased our knowledge about the purchase &

supply chain activities in the shipping industry

COURSE DIRECTOR

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SYLLABUS

MODULE 1

Introduction to Purchasing, Procurement and Supply ManagementLearning outcomes:

Discuss the difference between purchasing, procurement and supply chain management

Describe the purchasing models available

Explain the main features of marine purchasing

MODULE 5

Inventory ManagementLearning outcomes:

Describe the categories of goods and services

Define the issues and calculate the cost of holding stock

Explain the principles ‘just in time’ and ‘on demand’ and describe how they work and may be applied

MODULE 6

Maritime Supply Chain Automation and SystemsLearning outcomes:

Describe the difference in requirements for an office and vessel based purchasing system

Analyse e-commerce methodology and its influence within the maritime supply chain

Demonstrate basic knowledge of electronic data standards

MODULE 2

Fundamental Ship KnowledgeLearning outcomes:

Recognise and differentiate between vessel types and their equipment requirements

Identify the main components of ship machinery

Explain the importance of dry docking and the procurement requirements it can create

MODULE 3

Supplier ManagementLearning outcomes:

Discuss sourcing methodology

Explain the techniques used to negotiate and monitor suppliers

Evaluate the quality control procedures used to gain and retain key suppliers

MODULE 4

Developing Purchasing StrategyLearning outcomes:

Describe the different types of risk and related regulations

Discuss the importance of vendor development

Analyse product and services placement and their specific considerations to the role of the Ship and Port Agent

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Very interesting and structured course. It puts together the knowledge that all purchasers should have during their day to day operation.

MODULE 9

Global Logistics and International PurchasingLearning outcomes:

Identify the major documentation for international logistics

Explain the term multi-modal and its influence on costing of goods

Evaluate the risks of currency fluctuations in international business

MODULE 10

International Maritime ControlsLearning outcomes:

Identify the key international organisations in maritime and international trade

Evaluate the controls, procedures and compliances in international trade

Discuss the elements contributing to the audit trail of a maritime shipment

MODULE 11

Case Study: Purchasing ManagementDraws together the knowledge learnt from this course, online research and purchasing experience. A comprehensive and detailed action proposal(s) including reasoning, shall be expected from the participant for each situation presented.

SYLLABUS CONTINUED

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The best thing about this course is that it takes into consideration your situation as an employee and doesn’t put you under stress. I was able to study at my own convenience and that helped a lot

MODULE 7

Finance, Accounting and Business AnalysisLearning outcomes: Explain how services and goods are costed Demonstrate financial awareness of procurement

decisions to the business Demonstrate basic knowledge of project management

MODULE 8

Legal Issues of Marine Purchasing ContractsLearning outcomes: Describe the principal concepts of law relevant

to contracts Explain what other liabilities arise in marine

purchasing relationships Analyse the use of law to manage commercial

relationshipsIN-COMPANY TRAININGDistance learning, face-to-face workshops, webinars and blended delivery.

Cut costs while improving performance ensuring a good return on your training investment is critical for all our clients and, whether delivered by distance learning or instructor led workshops, Lloyd’s Maritime Academy delivers the best training, at a competitive price and from a reliable partner.

Lloyd’s Maritime Academy delivers all three and you can save up to 40% on your local, regional and global training investment.

Many organisations have realised that Lloyd’s Maritime Academy’s programmes offer so much more than conventional training courses – whether it’s for graduate intakes, needs-led coaching, supervisor and management training or boot camps.

A.P Moller Maersk

A/S Dampskibsselskabet Torm

Andrew Weir Shipping

APM Terminals/Maersk Espana S.A.

Arcadia Shipmanagement Co Ltd

ASP Ship Management

Atlas International Shipchandling

Barber Ship Management

Bearings Ltd

Bernhard Schulte Shipmanagement

Bibby Offshore Ltd

Bibby Ship Management

Brittany Ferries

Ceres LNG Services Ltd

Chevron United Kingdom Ltd

CIEL Ship management S.A.

CIS Navigation Inc

Cisam S.L.

Clipper Group

DAO Shipping

Det Norske Veritas (DNV)

Dorchester Maritime Ltd

DSD Shipping AS

E.R. Schiffahrt GMBH & CIE. KG

Ernst Russ GmbH & Co. KG

Euronav Ship Management

Exmar Ship Management

Faisal Marine & Trading Company

FAL Shipping Co Ltd

Finaval SpA

Flota Petrolera Ecuatoriana

Francois Marine Services Pte Ltd

Fred Olsen Marine Services AS

Fuji Trading (Marine) BV

Gardline Geo Surveys Ltd

Global Marine Systems Ltd

Golden Harvest Shipping Service Co.

Heerema Marine Contractors Nederland B.V

HMS Hanseatic Marine Services GmbH & Co.KG

Hoegh Fleet Services

Hutton & Co (Ship Chandlers) Ltd

Internaut Shipping Ltd

ITC Management BV

J. Lauritzen A/S

James Fisher Shipping Services

Kaalbye Shipping Int. Ltd

Khimji Ramdas Shipping LLC

Klaveness Maritime Agency, Inc

Kongsberg Maritime Ltd

KTL Ship Supply

Kuwait Oil Tanker Co.

Lemissoler Ship Management

Maersk Ship Management

Marine Turbo Engineering Ltd

Marinehub PTE Ltd

Massoel Meridian Ltd

Meridian Marine Management

Mermaid Offshore Services

Middle East Fuji LLC

Modec Management Services

MOL Ship Management (Europe) BV

Navimar SA

Neva Metall Trade Ltd

Newfront Shipping S.A

Northern Marine Management

Novoship (UK) Ltd

OSG Ship Management

OW Bunkers

Paradise Navigation S.A

Pearl Marine Services W.L.L.

Phoenix Reederei Bereederungs GmbH

Polis Business, Lda

Port of London Authority

Prestige Marine Group

Princess Crusies Line Ltd Pte Ltd

Reederei Blue Star GmbH

Rickmers Shipmanagement (Singapore) Pte Ltd

RK Offshore Management Pte Ltd

Runtong Marine Service Company Ltd

SAGA Shipping Co. Ltd

Saipem S.A

Scandlines Danmark A/S

Schaar & Niemeyer Pte Ltd

Sea Star Line LLC

Seatrade Groningen

Seatruck Ferries Ltd

Seaway Marine Transport

Shell International Trading & Shipping

Single Buoy Moorings

STAR Reefers

Starindo Capricorn Shipping Pte Ltd

Swire Pacific Offshore

Tecto NV

Teekay Navion Offshore Loading

Teekay Shipping Spain

Tidewater Marine North Sea Ltd

Torm Shipping India Trading Co.

Triton Schiffahrts GMBH

Unicom Management Services (Cyprus) Ltd

United Marine Dredging

V Ships

Valour Offshore Marine Services Pte Ltd

VBSK GmbH & Co

Ventrin Petroleum Co. Ltd

Vicolestar

Vroon B.V.

VT Shipbuilding

Wallem Ship Management Ltd HKG

Wilhelmsen

Woodman Towers Business Solutions

Distance learning allows you to set the pace at which you learn, at a time and place that is convenient to you. You’ll get feedback on your results allowing you to revise any areas as needed.

ORGANISATIONS THAT HAVE ALREADY BENEFITED FROM THE PROGRAMME INCLUDE:

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WHO WE AREABOUT LLOYD’S MARITIME ACADEMY

Lloyd’s Maritime Academy was born from Lloyd’s List.

Lloyd’s Maritime Academy is the trusted brand for professional development, working with leading academic and industry bodies to provide accredited education and training where it is much needed.

We are stepping up investment in new learning management platforms, improved content and learner resources to enhance your experience and ensure maximum reward for the investment you make in your future.

We continue to research new topics to provide you with the qualifications needed for a successful career; supporting a safer, cleaner and more efficient shipping industry for decades to come.

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Accessible – 24/7 availability from wherever you have an internet connection

Flexible – take control of where, when, how and the rate at which you study

Professional – industry leading course directors and tutors

Quality – study the same course used by corporations for internal training

Network – with tutors and like-minded professionals from around the world. Use our online tutorial forum to ask questions and share knowledge

Save money – no additional travel or accommodation costs

WHY TAKE A LLOYD’S MARITIME ACADEMY COURSE?

TUTORED AND AWARDED BY NORTH KENT COLLEGE

North Kent College is a major UK college based on the River Thames providing further and higher education in the south east of England. The College caters for more than 4,500 students across two main campuses, with a wide variety of academic and vocational courses, as well as professional education and training via short courses, part-time study or distance learning. Full-time and part-time higher education programmes and foundation degrees are

delivered via a partnership with the University of Greenwich.

The National Maritime Training Centre at North Kent College is widely recognised within the maritime industry for providing sector-specific training within high quality industry-standard facilities.

The College is committed to helping students to achieve their ambition – whether they wish to gain their first job, achieve high-level professional qualifications, change career or prepare for their next promotion. The College takes pride in working in partnership with industry to provide the correct mix of knowledge and practical skills that are required to sustain the workforce.

North Kent College is a partner of Lloyd’s Maritime Academy in delivering this course and manages assessment, quality assurance and the award of the professional development Diploma. www.northkent.ac.uk/nmtc

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