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prads  
#1 Posted : 13 February 2011 09:58:33(UTC)
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prads

I have a prospective offer of employment with a company which acts as a regulatory authority for an island. The position is to head the OHS, Env, Security & Logistics department. I have some background on HSSE, but logistics management is a new field to me. Can someone advise or share some info on Logistics planning & management. I know its not rocket science , but would like to do it more professionally. Unfortunately, this is a new task that this company has taken over. It was previously delegated to individual developers who were involved in developing the island. Any help would be appreciated. Regards, Prads
mike52  
#2 Posted : 14 February 2011 07:57:13(UTC)
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mike52

Hi Prads This may give you a starting point. http://www.cityandguilds.com/23984.html contact any local college and they may be able to advise further Mike
jay  
#3 Posted : 15 February 2011 13:25:30(UTC)
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jay

It could depend upon the type of "logistics" activity-as it has a very wide remit. There is a professional body, Chartered Institute of Logistics and Transport -CILT(UK) . Refer to:- http://www.ciltuk.org.uk/pages/home
bob youel  
#4 Posted : 18 February 2011 07:30:05(UTC)
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bob youel

I would say that logistics is a 'rocket science' so I would read up and then read some more - if your role is to head that area any failure in delivery or wrong delivery etc will sit at your door. If your role is to support that area as a H&S etc person then its just as any other H&S etc role [but U should still read up!] NB: If the organisation is as U say; an authority the 'accountability' will be less than [in my personal opinion] it would be in a private company - it should not be but its a fact as authorities get away with all sorts that a private Co would not! Take regard of the postings herein Best of luck
PJG  
#5 Posted : 22 February 2011 00:11:25(UTC)
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PJG

Start with HSG 76, HSG 136 & L117 ... add a lot of what you already know and you're on you're way. ... but! That's just the outline, depending on the specifics, you'll need to get close to those operations.
PJG  
#6 Posted : 22 February 2011 00:21:41(UTC)
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PJG

.... Oh. and ... TUT! TUT! prads.... unfortunately for you, there is quite a lot of rocket science attached to this industry, you might want to re-evaluate your approach...
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