WHAT IS LOGISTICS?
Logistics is the management of the flow of
things between the point of origin and the point of consumption in order to
meet requirements of customers or corporations.
Logistics is that part of the sector that
empowers the organization by ensuring free flow of goods & services.
REQUIRED SKILLS:
When
we talk about skills and abilities that a logistic company looks for in a Fresh
Graduate is merely the “Never Give Up” attitude. An individual who can be very
effective team player and possess positive attitude 24*7 is an ideal match for
the logistics company. They look for students who come forward as initiators,
irrespective of the tasks assigned to them. Being initative is one of the most
important attribute that an individual must possess who are seeking job in this
particular field.
The
entry level job for a fresh graduate would be as Executive Assistant in the
departments of Customs, Shipping, Container and Clearance.
The
students seeking this professional course should have built in interest and
desire to prove themselves. They are all- rounder, risk takers, and are
expected to participate in all the activities regardless of respective roles
assigned to them.
A
student can expect 100% growth in this profession as it is one of the emerging
demand in today’s market but it requires one to devote themselves throughout
the year.
An
employee working in Logistics Company cultivates opportunistic behavior; they
take on jobs, give their best and hence move up in their career ladder.
GROWTH OF
LOGISTICS IN VISAKHAPATNAM AND AROUND THE GLOBE:
Visakhapatnam
has lot of potential and growth in Logistics and Supply Chain Management. With
Visakhapatnam’s natural port and Gangavaram’s port, these logistics companies
are involved in coordinating the
storage, transportation and delivery of goods.
A
person with such subjective knowledge can work anywhere in the world. The
growth rate in Logistics is cent percent.
What
is really required to develop the 4 ports of Visakhapatnam and neighboring
districts such as Visakhapatnam port- Gangavaram port- Kakinada port and
another port is Proper Infrastructure facility and a determined mindset to
carry out the developmental activities.
WHAT SERVICES
DOES A CLIENT EXPECT FROM A SHIPPING& LOGISTICS COMPANY?
Clients
for these services always look for reasonable price and excellent immediate
services. As there is no Government support for these Private Logistics
companies, banks, family and relatives provide financial assistance to support
the emerging firms.
Though
technology has made gradual improvement in all the sectors and is ready to take
on the world by reducing the employment opportunities for the human work force,
there is no major technological advancement in the Logistics department.
CONNECTIVITY
IS THE KEY:
For
logistics to grow, right connectivity is required simultaneously infrastructure
of logistics will witness a boom.
The
difference between a public company and private company of logistics is that
public company is more bound to rules and regulations then a private company, even
without contractual relationships.
The
competition is also fierce as the
competitors intervene in between the work and cause harm and damages to the
goodwill of the company or contribute to the loss of goods and services.
Air
Cargo has already made significant advancement in Mumbai and Chennai. For this
to happen in Visakhapatnam, more infrastructural development is required.
Individuals
are asking for the change and change is happening around us for our own good.
Many clauses have witnessed changes in the decade when one talks about
logistics.
SUGGESTIONS FOR ENTREPRENEURS SEEKING
LOGISTICS AS A CAREER:
Entrepreneurs
who are interested to develop their career in this field are advised to work
under a logistic company for 5-6 years, develop an understanding of the work
and accordingly establish their firm. The real life problems will teach an
individual and provide hand on experience. One can use these experiences in
their own business and prosper.
Ground reality is very important.
Logistics
Company has become custodians to
customers.
With
all the pros and cons, risk factor is also one of the crucial factors to be
considered while opting for Logistics; one has to be fully aware and determined
to take up the job.
IMPORTANCE
OF PEOPLE MANAGEMENT(HRM):
Human
Resource management is very important in Logistics. Dealing effectively and
wisely with people from diverse backgrounds is a major skill that will
distinguish one from the rest.
Logistics
Company deals with Police Department (Law & Order), RTA, Trade&
Employee Unions and customers at large.
Visakhapatnam
is an excellent provider of warehousing services. It needs proper backward and
forward integration for the company to prosper.
Freight
orders are emerging as new division along with the repair division.
Delegation of the authority is required at many
levels in logistics as one is required to take immediate decision on their own
when anything uncertain comes right out. For this very reason, employees are
asked to showcase their skills and abilities for every day to day job.
MARKETING AND
LOGISTICS
Marketing
plays crucial role in Logistics. They are required to identify and sign up
potential clients and advertise their company’s policies
and practices. This is what builds a company’s goodwill that in return fetches
profit for them.
