In a global market place and in the face of increasing business pressure, efficient and effective Supply Chain Management can provide a real competitive advantage. With more and more companies operating in an international environment, Supply Chain and Logistics Management requires a higher degree of international coordination to ensure the smooth flow of goods, information and other resources from the point of origin to the clients and end-users, in many cases thousands of miles away. English is the language used as the tool of communication between different nationalities to manage this complex and challenging process. This makes English an invaluable skill for all levels of management working within the Supply Chain and Logistics function.
This course encourages participants to share ideas and experiences in order to facilitate the development of communication skills in relevant Supply Chain Management situations and contexts. The course will be based around the needs of the participants, developing language skills through discussion, role-plays, presentations, vocabulary development, language analysis and frequent group and individual feedback.
Practical Language Skills will be developed in the following contexts: