New Delhi: Birla Institute of Information Technology has launched a new two-year online Post-Graduate Diploma in Management in Logistics & Supply Chain Management (PGDM-LSCM). The curriculum is focused on developing practical skills.
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BIMTECH has introduced this course in collaboration with TimesPro. The two-year online Post-Graduate Diploma in Management in Logistics & Supply Chain Management (PGDM-LSCM), a job-oriented skill-learning programme. Making this announcement at the BIMTECH Campus, the event also featured a panel discussion with guests from business and academics on "Transforming India into a Global Supply Chain Hub."
Anish Srikrishna, CEO of TimesPro, along with Prof. Sanjiva Shankar Dubey, Head of IT and Chairperson of COOLS, and Dr. Harivansh Chaturvedi, Director of BIMTECH (Centre for Online Studies). BIMTECH is a school with AACSB accreditation. For the panel discussion, we will have industry professionals including Amar B. Singh, Head, BFSI Growth & Marketing, Tech Mahindra, and Ravindra Pandey, Vice President, Gopaljee Diary (Ananda), Ranjan Dhar, CMO, NFS Technology & Consultant, Veritas Technology. The panellists believed that in order to keep students industry-ready, academic learning procedures should be future-focused and contain new-age skillsets.
According to industry projections, the logistics sector is predicted to grow by 10–12% CAGR over the next five years due to increased consumer demand in e-commerce markets driven by improved infrastructure. In 2021, the sector was estimated to be worth USD 250 billion. The market is expected to reach INR 492.4 billion by 2025 with a five-year CAGR of 23.6 percent in terms of revenue because to big data, the internet of things, and artificial intelligence (AI) usage, according to Ken Research. Additionally, to make India the next major centre for industry, the National Logistics Policy and PM Gati Shakti would improve the country's multimodal connectivity. It will generate new employment possibilities and job roles in the transportation, logistics, digital warehousing, and related industries.
With the help of the Post-Graduate Diploma in Management - Online with a specialisation in Logistics & Supply Chain Management, students will be able to develop strategic and tactical frameworks, gain subject-matter expertise, cultivate soft skills and personalities, stay industry-ready, and pursue fulfilling careers. The course would be taught using a cutting-edge Interactive Learning (IL) platform, and it would feature virtual live classroom sessions, e-Learning modules, simulations, gamification, industry visits, assignments, etc.
The PGDM-Online with specialisation in LSCM is an online programme that has been authorised by the All India Council for Technical Education (AICTE). It has approximately 2400 hours of blended learning, with lectures given by knowledgeable academic members and industry professionals. Additionally, a number of CxOs from the sector will provide expert sessions to give participants a comprehensive view of the sector. Dr. Harivansh Chaturvedi, Director of BIMTECH, remarked during the event's introduction that his organisation "believes in designing new-age programmes that resonate with industry requirements to bridge the existing skill gap. The online Post-Graduate Diploma in Management with a specialisation in Logistics & Supply Chain Management will help students advance their professional chances by keeping them industry-ready. With TimesPro, we hope to connect with students from all around the world and close the learning gap through technology.
The Indian logistics and supply chain business will increase tremendously with technological innovations like AI, Big Data, IoT, etc., creating major employment prospects while cutting down on travel time and expense, according to TimesPro CEO Anish Srikrishna. To increase productivity and realise our nation's goal of being a hub for the global supply chain, it is crucial to provide our upcoming generation of learners with skill sets that are future-focused. The programme that BIMTECH and TimesPro are presenting will implement innovative techniques and support the development of a highly qualified global workforce.
To help its students with their employability, TimesPro has partnered with top companies like Amazon, DHL, Miniso, Mahindra Logistics, Adani Ports & Logistics, Big Basket, Rivigo, Flipkart, Delhivery, Ecom Express, GATI KWE, Varuna Group, FEDEX, Zomato, and Reliance Logistics, among others..
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