Distribution Centre Management

Duration 6 Months

Frequency Once a week

Certificate Statement of Result

Course Overview

This subject provides an overview of the role of Distribution Centre (DC) in the supply chain, the various activities performed within a DC and the significance of these activities on customer service and total logistics costs.

The subject focuses on the major resources to be applied in a DC and explains how they interact with one another in contributing to the DC’s effectiveness and efficiency. It will also cover the significance of providing DC services to the Third-Party Logistics (3PL) industry.

Objectives

The subject aims to equip students with knowledge and skills to:

Describe the role of a DC in the supply chain of a business.
Identify and plan the basic resources necessary for a DC to operate effectively and efficiently based on business volume data.
Apply technology to facilitate process flows in a DC.

Entry Requirements

Applicants applying for modular units which are drawn from existing full diploma or post-diploma programmes will have the same minimum entry requirements as the full qualifications.

What You'll Learn

Overview and role of logistics warehousing in supply chain management
Warehouse management systems and automation
DC activities and resource planning
Storage systems and material handling equipment
DC layout planning and services costing
DC performance measurement and safety/security management

Modes of Assessment

100% coursework

Online Quiz
Individual Assignment(s)
Group Assignment
Written Test(s)

Certification

Upon successful completion of the modular unit, students will be awarded a Statement of Result which can count towards the attainment of:

Diploma in Business Practice (Logistics Management)

Diploma in Engineering (Digital Manufacturing)

Course Schedule / Apply

Intake Info	Application Period	Course Duration
To be confirmed	To be confirmed	7pm - 10pm (weekday) Once a week

Course Fees

Fee Type	Total Fees (w GST)
SME-employed Singapore Citizens & Permanent Residents	S$126.32
Singapore Citizens aged 40 & above	S$111.71
Singapore Citizens aged below 40	S$335.12
Singapore Permanent Residents	S$335.12
Others & Repeat Students	S$1,117.08

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Course Contact

tsa_acadcet@tp.edu.sg
67881212
Monday - Thursday: 8:30am - 6:00pm
Friday: 8:30am - 5:30pm

Closed during lunchtime, 12:00pm - 1:00pm
and on weekends and public holidays.
https://www.tp.edu.sg/tsa
Temasek SkillsFuture Academy (TSA)

Temasek Polytechnic

East Wing Block 1A, Level 3, Unit 4

21 Tampines Avenue 1,

Singapore 529757

Temasek Polytechnic reserves the right to alter the course, modify the scale of fee, amend any other information or cancel course with low enrolment.

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