Logistics & Supply Chain Management – Industry Readiness & Interview Skills

Duration: 36 Hours
Mode: Self-Paced
Target Audience: Logistics / Supply Chain Management Students
Level: Entry-Level / Fresher

Course Overview

This industry-focused course is designed to bridge the gap between academic knowledge and industry expectations for students and freshers entering the Logistics and Supply Chain Management sector.

The course provides practical awareness of logistics and supply chain terminology, procurement, supplier management, inventory, warehousing, transportation, import-export documentation, technology, KPIs, workplace communication, resume building, interview preparation, and overall industry readiness.

Learning Objectives

By completing this course, learners will be able to:

• Understand basic logistics and supply chain terminology.
• Understand the end-to-end supply chain process.
• Understand procurement, supplier management, inventory, warehousing, and transportation operations.
• Understand basic logistics documentation and technology used in the industry.
• Develop professional communication and workplace skills.
• Prepare a logistics-focused resume.
• Handle HR, operational, and situational interview questions.
• Understand current industry practices and career opportunities.

Course Modules

Module 1 – Logistics & Supply Chain Industry Awareness
Duration: 3 Hours

• Logistics and Supply Chain overview
• Logistics vs Supply Chain
• Industry structure and major sectors
• Role of logistics in business
• Career awareness in logistics and supply chain

Module 2 – Basic Logistics & Supply Chain Terminology
Duration: 4 Hours

• Basic supply chain terminology
• Basic logistics terminology
• Inventory-related terminology
• Common industry terms and concepts

Module 3 – Procurement & Supplier Management
Duration: 3 Hours

• Procurement basics
• Procurement cycle
• Supplier and vendor concepts
• Supplier selection
• Supplier evaluation
• Purchase orders
• Basic supplier management

Module 4 – Inventory Management Fundamentals
Duration: 4 Hours

• Inventory basics
• Types of inventory
• Inventory control
• Stock levels
• Safety stock
• Reorder level
• Stockout and overstock
• Basic inventory management practices

Module 5 – Warehousing & Distribution
Duration: 4 Hours

• Warehouse basics
• Warehouse operations
• Receiving
• Put-away
• Storage
• Picking
• Packing
• Dispatch
• Distribution processes
• Warehouse safety and operational awareness

Module 6 – Transportation & Freight Management
Duration: 3 Hours

• Transportation basics
• Modes of transportation
• Road, rail, air and sea transportation
• Freight concepts
• Shipment and delivery
• Route planning
• Transportation documentation awareness
• Basic freight management

Module 7 – Import, Export & Documentation Awareness
Duration: 3 Hours

• Import and export basics
• Logistics documentation
• Commercial documents
• Shipping-related documents
• Documentation flow
• Compliance awareness
• Basic import-export process

Module 8 – Technology in Logistics & Supply Chain
Duration: 3 Hours

• Role of technology in logistics
• Warehouse Management Systems
• Transportation Management Systems
• Enterprise systems
• Barcode and scanning
• Automation
• Digital supply chains
• Technology-enabled logistics operations

Module 9 – Supply Chain KPIs & Data Awareness
Duration: 2 Hours

• Supply chain KPIs
• Logistics performance measurement
• Inventory KPIs
• Transportation KPIs
• Warehouse KPIs
• Basic data awareness
• Understanding operational performance

Module 10 – Workplace Communication & Professional Skills
Duration: 3 Hours

• Professional communication
• Workplace etiquette
• Email communication
• Teamwork
• Time management
• Problem-solving
• Professional behaviour
• Workplace readiness

Module 11 – Resume, Interview & Employability Skills
Duration: 4 Hours

• Logistics resume preparation
• Resume structure
• Highlighting skills and knowledge
• HR interview preparation
• Operational interview preparation
• Situational interview questions
• Common interview mistakes
• Professional self-introduction
• Employability skills

Module 12 – Mock Interview & Industry Readiness Assessment
Duration: 3 Hours

• Mock interview
• HR interview practice
• Operational interview practice
• Situational questions
• Industry-readiness assessment
• Feedback and improvement
• Final preparation for entry-level logistics and supply chain roles

Expected Learning Outcomes

After completing the course, learners will have a practical understanding of logistics and supply chain operations and will be better prepared for entry-level roles and interviews in the logistics and supply chain industry.