PROPOSAL FOR THE DEGREE OF BACHELOR OF COMMERCE PURCHASING AND BUSINESS LOGISTICS

Abstract

The Supply Chain Management concept is currently revolutionizing global business. Modern business organizations are becoming more and more aware that the management of logistics activities, also referred to as supply chain management, has tremendous impact on sales and corporate profitability. As African enterprises attempt to compete with foreign imports or find a place for African products and services in world markets, there is a growing demand for graduates with the knowledge and skills necessary to use the tools of modern supply chain management to create:

a) significant cost savings for the firm, it's partners in the supply chain, and the final customer. •

b) increased focus on the needs ofthe customer, improved customer satisfaction, and, ultimately, increased sales and profits.

c) marketing weapons that become major competitive advantages for the firm.

The. Purchasing and Business Logistics major at Daystar will be a broad based programme of study aimed at developing servant leaders and managers who are well trained and skilled in all aspects of creating value for customers and for the firm by management of purchasing and other logistics functions. The programme will prepare students for careers in purchasing, inventory management, packing and materials handling, warehousing and stores management, transportation, forecasting, production control, customer service management, project management, field service and support, international logistics, logistics information systems, and management of integrated supply chain functions. The curriculum focuses on developing the quantitative tools necessary for application ofcomputer based logistics management systems, and for integrating supply chain management principles and techniques with the other functions of the firm. It also carefully combines.specialized purchasing and logistics courses with a solid foundation in the humanities and basic business disciplines to give the student a world view based on Christian principles and values as well as a complete understanding of the international business environment. Graduates will be well prepared to undertake studies leading to an MBA or a Masters in Supply Chain or Logistics Management.