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Certifications

Certification in Logistics from CII- Confederation of Indian Industry, Which will cover supply chain management fundamentals.

Training Program

ILAM Provides training at leading logistics & E-Commerce companies.

Internship Program

ILAM India partners with prominent Logistics & SCM companies and recruiters to provide students with Two months of internships.

Placement Assistance

ILAM India has tie-ups with various national and multinational companies, and the placement cell assists students to get placed in the best organizations as per their interests and capabilities.

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What is Logistics & Supply Chain Management?

Supply Chain Management (SCM) is the oversight of materials, information, and finances as they move in a process from supplier to manufacturer to wholesaler to retailer to consumer.

  • • Logistics is the process/chain management of transport flow and the storage of goods and services from their origin to their consumption.
  • • It includes both inbound & outbound movements.
  • • Supply chain management can be divided into 3 main flows: Product flow, Information flow, and Finances flow.
What is Logistics & Supply Chain Management
  • Why Ph.D in Logistics and Supply Chain Management?

    Why Ph.D in Logistics and Supply Chain Management?

    • • Industry has a huge shortage of skilled professionals.
    • • Hence our job-oriented program prepares aspirants for niche industries and bridges the gap between demand and supply.
    • • Ph. D. in Logistics & Supply Chain trains you exhaustively towards all aspects of the industry; companies are willing to absorb you even if it costs them some premium.
    • • The global logistics industry is valued at US$ 8.1 trillion & will grow to 650.52 Billion by 2028. The sector employed more than 28.4 million employees in 2028.
    • • India's leading logistics companies are BlueDart, DTDC, Delhivery, Gati, Ekart, DHL, FedEx, Shadow fax, Ecom Express, and India Post.

What will you Study?

Campus - Zee Himgiri Dehradun
Located in the heart of Dehradun City and is one of the leading universities of Uttarakhand. The University is spread over approx. 2, 20,500 Sq. Meters with modern amenities make it a State of art campus which also is very well connected with the city through different transport modes.

PhD Logistics Management

  • Students have numerous areas of research to choose from in logistics Industry. PhD in logistics & supplY chain Management opens up the possibilities for the student to take up suitable teaching assignments as well as senior positions which get opened up for the student in the logistics industry.
  • The PhD programme has a component of one semester of classes in Research methodology which are held regularly at the ILAM campus. Subsequently, the student has to identify a guide/mentor and work with the mentor to develop a synopsis which if accepted by the research committee becomes the topic of the thesis. The thesis and the PhD have to be done in accordance with the UGC guidelines 2009 (these are available on the UGC website). The student must meet with the guide regularly at least once a week.
  • The minimum period of time for the thesis to be completed is 3 years but the student can take more time for which an additional fee is payable. The thesis is to be presented to the research committee and defended. The student has the possibility of suggesting a guide but the guide has to be approved by the University and must meet the norms specified by UGC.
  • Mentor

    Our guides and mentors for the PhD programme in Logistics & supply chain management courses are the best in the industry.

    1. Academic members from the university.

    2. ILAM PhD professors.

    3. Senior Industry members from the logistics industry.

    4. Candidates have the flexibility of choosing their guide /mentor which is provided by ILAM and the University. Under special circumstances, if a candidate has a specific preference for a guide they can do so provided it has been approved by the academic board.

    5. We provide PhD in logistics and supply chain management through distance learning courses in the format of Online courses in logistics and supply chain management Part time courses in Management Correspondence courses in logistics and supply chain management. Candidates, who have little knowledge of logistics, will undergo 6 months of academic work which cover areas of the basics of logistics. After 6 months candidates work on their thesis in conjunction with their guide/mentor and have the facility to meet them according to mutual convenience.

    6. Some of the modules covering the basics and foundation of logistics and supply chain management will be as follows: Operations & Administration/ Planning and development / Marketing and public affairs / Government relations / Material management / Purchasing / logistics and supply chain management / Human resources / Quality Analysts in Research Centers.

    Testimonials

    akshay
    AKSHAY DUTTA

    MBA Logistics & Supply Chain Management

    Education,I am receiving at ILAM is helping me in my learnings a lot. The curriculum & industry visits are extremely helpful to gain Industry updates that help in gaining knowledge of our future employers first.

    rachit
    RACHIT MISHRA

    BBA Aviation Management

    I feel proud to be the part of the ILAM Family. It genuinely looks after for it's students andendeavor to build more desirable future. I found gather-um of experiences and window of opportunities to expand my horizon. A thought-provoking experience and a very effectual investment for professional growth.

    priya
    PRIYA KUMARI

    MBA Aviation Management

    I am a student of MBA - Aviation. We have faculties here who are expert in their areas. Library access is there we can go and issue the books. Time to time expert talks and seminars which are delivered by industries expert are conducted. Now we can have a certification from Galileo which is a preferable thing in aviation industries when talking about opportunities. A 6 months internship along with the placement support by the institute in our final is a big plus to ILAM.

    subham
    SHUBHAM

    BBA Logistics & Supply Chain Management

    I am a student of BBA Logistics & Supply Chain Management. I would like to mention thatwe students are getting well facilities including library access.We feel very proud to have the expert faculties who deliver great knowledge to the students. ILAM also provides the practical knowledge to us i.e industrial visits, group discussion,expert talks etc.Thank you for fulfilling our needs.

    hiteshwar
    HITESHWAR SINGH

    This learning experience will surely make my CV shine and open doors to new opportunities.

    tenzin
    Tenzin Donsel

    M.B.A Logistics& supply chain management Institute of Logistics& Aviation Management.

    I completed MBA from Institute of logistics & aviation management and its excellent place for intellectual development while getting hands-on experience as in internship, conferences. I learned and saw the effective collaboration. I am using this to get work done in my industrial career. So many grateful thanks to supportive faculties guiding us.

    ranjan
    DURBA RANJAN PATEL

    MBA – Logistic and supply chain management

    It gives me great pleasure to say with pride that I have completed my post-graduation from Business School. INSTITUTE OF LOGISTICS & AVIATION MANAGEMENT (ILAM) the relationship between faculties and student is very cordial, which gave me an opportunity to excel in my area of interest. The two years spent here were splendid and has helped me to grow better professionally & personally.

    chiranjeeb
    A M CHIRANJEEB

    MBA Logistics and Supply Chain Management

    The internship was so nice, got real-time industry exposure about supply chain management and operations as well as the Cargo Handling from the vessel and stacking at the yard. The Rail logistics department with fully mechanism work. I am thankful to the placement officer & faculty members of ILAM who gave guidance whenever I asked for it. Thanks, ILAM FOR GIVING ME THIS OPPORTUNITY AND HELP ME TO BUILD MY CAREER.

    subhendu
    SUBHENDU SEKHAR MAHAPATRA

    Logistics and Supply Chain Management

    I am pleased to share my thoughts about Logistics and Supply Chain....the booming sector throughout now and in the upcoming years.
    This field will provide you the open learning and more practical exposure in the sub sectors like Inventory Management systems, AI enabled systems in Logistics and Supply chain, cost management etc.
    It has been a great learning experience for me throughout the learning period, i have achieved valuable knowledge, information and skills that will be a great use to boost my career. Much appreciated support from whole ILAM team, all faculty members, I would like to say special big thanks to the entire ILAM team.

    nitin
    NITIN CHANAGOUDAR

    mms logistics and supply chain management

    It was a good and friendly atmosphere of the college, staff and all. The teaching staff and whole ILAM staff was very much helpful in all aspects. We learnt many things probably which we could not learn in other institutions.
    We had a good experience and explore of our knowledge, theoretical and practical concepts used. The complete information of marketing, financial, logistics and supply chain management we had learnt here.
    I have done internship in Dharma port ( APSEZL) For 2 Months and completed my 2 projects with gaining a huge information about Port operation, marine operations, rail logistics, customs and many more.
    I thank whole team of ILAM for making us from zero to a value.
    And mainly I want Thank placement officer Mr Vinod sir.

    piyush
    PIYUSH SINGH

    BBA Aviation

    I am very thankful to my collage for providing internship. My internship experience was very good and also it was a very great source of knowledge for me. From the Internship I came to know about every department, and their function of Rajkot Airport. The main purpose of this Internship is to get familiar about every department and operation of Rajkot airport. I am really enlightened with the opportunity I got. For this Internship I will say that I get lots of new learning’s about airport which will be very helpful for my career. So, I want to thank from the bottom of my heart to every department officer who guided us during our Internship and give their important time to instruct us about their department and I am looking forward for next internship under internship program at ILAM.

    ruchit
    RUCHIT BATRA

    BBA Aviation

    My overall experience was great. I didn't expect that we will learn so much at Rajkot Airport being a small airport. Our instructor was really good and every department was explained deeply by them. They also shared their experiences they face during their day to day activities at the airport. They guided us how to apply for a better job, how to prepare for it. They also exchange their contact numbers for guidance which was appreciable. Staff was friendly and proper co-ordination was there. The training program is really helpful which gave deep knowledge about the Airport. I will like to thanks ILAM for this wonderful opportunity.

    pruthvi
    PRUTHVI PATEL

    BBA Aviation

    As an undergraduate of the ILAM I would like to say that this internship program was an excellent opportunity for us to get to the ground level experience. It’s a learning that we would have never gain while going straight into a job. I am grateful to Airport Authority of India and civil Aerodrome, Rajkot and ILAM for giving us this wonderful opportunity.

    mansi
    MANSI TAPARIA

    BBA Aviation

    The internship at Rajkot airport was very helpful to me. I gained a lot of information which I would have never received by just sitting in the class. This practical knowledge was needed to boost my confidence towards my career. All the staff there was very kind and ready to share their knowledge.
    Thank you for the internship ILAM!

    anand
    ANAND GORYA

    MBA Aviation

    This internship gives me the broad scope of aviation management and It's a very good opportunity that we have got to learn so many things we probably knew, but we had the practical portion, from this internship which we are very much pleased to have you as our training mentor Saq. Leader Sanjay Chakravarty and a very big thank you for this mind blowing opportunity. And I also thankful to all the AAI, Rajkot faculty members who gave us their valuable knowledge and time. I also finalized that in which department I have to enter after the completion of the my PG in Aviation.

    jignesh
    JIGNESH RAWAL

    MBA Aviation

    The internship realised what the airport operation is in real at Rajkot aerodrome, understanding the importance of communication not just between the ATC and pilot but among all who make the business run, be it terminal, fire, electrical and admin personnel. Especially, the role of CISF having eagles eye on every movement of all including the APD. In future, wish to intern in a cargo department.

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    FAQs

    Our Logistics and Supply Chain Ph.D program prepares experienced students for academic careers in research and teaching. The curriculum covers theory development, and research methods, and requires students to pass a comprehensive exam and complete a dissertation. Students serve as teaching/research assistants and conduct original research.

    After completing a Ph. D in Logistics and Supply Chain Management, there are several career avenues that you can pursue, including:

    Resource Manager - Planning and managing logistics, warehouse, transportation, and customer services. Directing, optimizing, and coordinating full order cycle. Liaising and negotiating with suppliers, manufacturers, retailers, and consumers.

    Purchase Manager - ensuring the cost-effective purchase of all materials and services as required by the procurement plan

    Operation Analyst - They Identify, track, and report regularly on key operational performance metrics. Develop quantitative analysis, ad-hoc reports, and models to support key operations decisions, including process optimizations and logistics management.

    Consultants - Responsible for Building transport, inventory, and location strategies around your customer service goals. Developing a logistics infrastructure that meets your business goals

    Warehouse Manager - A Warehouse Manager is responsible for ensuring that the supply chain is efficient and effective throughout the organization. They organize, store, and monitor the distribution of goods to ensure that items and resources are shipped to their appropriate destinations.

    IT Consultant - They develop the app and software to track transport and warehouse management.

    Cargo Manager - They manage the daily routine of flight/cargo/ship which includes arrival & dispatch.

    The 2-year Ph.D in Logistics and Supply Chain Management teaches analytical skills and management strategies for the efficient transportation of goods through inventory, customer service, warehousing, and storage.

    There are several reputed colleges in Delhi offering courses in logistics management including ILAM India in collaboration with Jagannath University, New Delhi. For Ph. D. Aviation Management, ILAM-Zee Himgiri University is one of the Best Colleges in Dehradun.

    Exploring practical strategies for cost reduction and service improvement in logistics and supply chain management. Investigating the challenges and potential interventions in logistics and supply chain management research and conducting a descriptive study on the development of competencies within the logistics and supply chain management sector.

    PHD LOGISTICS AND SUPPLY CHAIN MANAGEMENT

    Mastering the Flow: Exploring a PhD in Logistics and Supply Chain Management

    The complex world of logistics and supply chain management (LSCM) underpins the smooth flow of goods across the globe. As e-commerce booms, manufacturing landscapes shift, and sustainability concerns rise, the need for highly qualified experts to lead the way in optimizing these intricate systems becomes paramount. Enter the PhD in Logistics and Supply Chain Management – a rigorous research program designed to equip you with the knowledge and skills to become a thought leader in this dynamic field.

    What is a PhD in Logistics and Supply Chain Management?

    A PhD in Logistics and Supply Chain Management is a doctoral program that delves into the core functionalities and complexities of LSCM. It equips you with the expertise to conduct groundbreaking research on critical issues facing the industry. Here's a glimpse of what you'll achieve:

    • Become a research leader: You'll develop the ability to conduct original research in areas like supply chain optimization, risk management, logistics network design, and sustainable LSCM practices. Your research can inform policy decisions, drive innovation, and contribute to a more efficient and resilient global supply chain.

    • Shape the future of LSCM: With your in-depth knowledge, you'll be well-positioned to influence the future of logistics and supply chain management. This could involve leading research teams, developing innovative solutions, or spearheading initiatives that address emerging challenges within the industry.

    • Educate future generations: PhD graduates have the opportunity to pursue academic careers as professors and researchers. By sharing your knowledge, you can inspire and equip future generations of LSCM professionals to tackle the industry's complexities.

    Benefits of a PhD in Logistics and Supply Chain Management (Highlight)

    A PhD in Logistics and Supply Chain Management offers a multitude of benefits:

    • Career advancement: This degree opens doors to prestigious positions within academia, research institutions, consulting firms, government agencies, and leading logistics and supply chain companies.

    • Expertise and recognition: Become a recognized authority in the field, gaining respect and influence within the logistics and supply chain management industry.

    • Intellectual fulfillment: Engage in cutting-edge research, pushing the boundaries of knowledge and contributing to the continuous development of LSCM practices.

    • Global opportunities: The skills and knowledge gained through a PhD can be applied on a global scale, paving the way for international career opportunities.

    Who Should Consider a PhD in Logistics and Supply Chain Management?

    A PhD program requires a strong commitment to research. Here's who might find this path fulfilling:

    • LSCM professionals: If you already possess experience in logistics and supply chain management and desire to contribute to the industry in a more impactful way, a PhD can be the perfect next step.

    • Research enthusiasts: Do you have a passion for research and a thirst for knowledge? A PhD allows you to delve deeply into specific LSCM topics and make a lasting contribution to the field.

    • Academically inclined individuals: If you enjoy the academic environment and have a strong foundation in business, management, or related fields, a PhD in Logistics and Supply Chain Management can be a stimulating avenue for further exploration.

    What to Expect in a PhD in Logistics and Supply Chain Management Program

    PhD programs in Logistics and Supply Chain Management typically take 4-5 years to complete, depending on the institution and your research focus. The curriculum generally includes:

    • Advanced coursework: Refine your knowledge by delving into advanced topics like supply chain analytics, transportation management, logistics network design, and risk management strategies specific to LSCM.

    • Research methodology: Gain the skills and tools necessary to conduct rigorous research, including data analysis, statistical modeling, and scientific writing.

    • Dissertation research: The cornerstone of your PhD journey, the dissertation allows you to delve deeply into a specific research topic related to logistics and supply chain management and present your findings in a comprehensive document.

    Top Universities Offering PhD in Logistics and Supply Chain Management

    Several esteemed universities worldwide offer PhD programs in Logistics and Supply Chain Management. Here's a glimpse at a few notable options:

    • Massachusetts Institute of Technology (USA): Renowned for its world-class research programs, MIT's PhD in Operations Research offers a strong focus on logistics and supply chain management, with faculty conducting research on cutting-edge topics like blockchain technology in LSCM and autonomous logistics systems.

    • The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology (Hong Kong): Located in the heart of a major logistics hub, HKUST's PhD in Logistics and Supply Chain Management program boasts a strong industry focus, providing students with opportunities to collaborate with leading logistics companies and conduct research on real-world challenges.

    Alternative Paths: Related PhD Programs

    While PhD programs in Logistics and Supply Chain Management are ideal for those wanting to specialize, some universities offer related PhD programs that might be of interest:

    • PhD in Operations Research: This program might have a strong focus on optimization techniques applicable to LSCM, but could encompass broader operational research topics.

    • PhD in Industrial Engineering: This program could delve into the engineering aspects of logistics, such as warehouse design and automated material handling systems.

    Choosing the Right Program for You

    Choosing the right PhD program requires careful consideration of several factors:

    • Research focus: Identify your area of interest within logistics and supply chain management. Do you want to research supply chain disruptions and risk mitigation strategies, explore the impact of artificial intelligence on LSCM systems, or analyze sustainable practices within global supply chains? Aligning your research focus with the program's strengths is crucial.

    • Faculty expertise: Research the faculty members associated with the program. Look for professors whose research interests align with your own, as they can provide valuable guidance and mentorship throughout your PhD journey.

    • Program structure: Evaluate the program's coursework, research opportunities, and dissertation requirements. Ensure the structure provides a strong foundation in LSCM and allows you to pursue your specific research interests.

    • Financial aid and funding: Consider the program's financial aid options and funding opportunities for research projects. Securing funding can alleviate financial stress and allow you to focus on your academic pursuits.

    Conclusion: Leading the Way in LSCM with a PhD

    A PhD in Logistics and Supply Chain Management equips you with the knowledge and expertise to become a leader and innovator in the ever-evolving world of LSCM. If you possess a passion for optimizing complex systems, a thirst for knowledge, and a commitment to research, this degree can propel you towards a fulfilling career at the forefront of the industry.

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