Program Description Before products hit the shelves, there’s a lot of work that goes on behind the scenes — from purchasing materials and coordinating inventory to the distribution of finished goods. As global trade widens and deepens, demand continues to rise for skilled workers in the areas of supply chain logistics and international trade compliance. Prepare hands on for a career in supply chain management concentrating on trade compliance and logistics planning:
Gain a depth of knowledge in customs, including compliance, risk management and the global movement of goods. Navigate international customs and business practices. Get applied knowledge of project management including planning and reporting, scheduling techniques, element interdependencies, and project costing and crashing. Explore consultative selling and marketing intelligence. Learn first hand during local field trips and presentations by guest speakers. Gain critical workplace experience with a four-week field placement. There's a huge demand for supply-chain specialists with the knowledge to facilitate international trade. There are opportunities in retail operations, logistics companies, transportation industry, distribution centres, and the public and private sectors.
