CAPE Unit 2: Logistics And Supply Chain Operations
Introduction
The Caribbean Advanced Proficiency Examination (CAPE) is designed to provide certification of the academic, vocational and technical achievement of students in the Caribbean who, having completed a minimum of five years of secondary education, wish to further their studies. The examinations address the skills and knowledge acquired by students under a flexible and articulated system where subjects are organised in 1-Unit or 2-Unit courses with each Unit containing three Modules. Subjects examined under CAPE may be studied concurrently or singly.
RATIONALE
Globalisation has resulted in a significant increase in world trade and has impacted on the size and complexity of international transportation. However, Caribbean countries have not been sufficiently responsive to the impact of these global changes. Consequently, the movement of cargo throughout the region has become more expensive than the rest of the world. In addition, there is a wide disparity between countries and ports of the region in terms of productivity as the countries have not kept pace with the advances in information technology. In order to meet global requirements, Caribbean countries are required to constantly dredge and upgrade port infrastructure in order to remain relevant. The pressure on the Caribbean has not just been on the physical infrastructure but on developing and retaining qualified human resources. As a result, Caribbean ports have now recognised the need to invest in the development of the human resources in the shipping and logistics industry. This has led to the emergence of Logistics and Supply Chain Operations as a relevant area of study. Logistics and Supply Chain Operations is the task of effectively and efficiently coordinating material flow and the storage of goods, services and related information from the point of origin to the point of consumption for the purpose of conforming to customer requirements.
The study of Logistics and Supply Chain Operations will assist in satisfying the demand for logistics experts through formal preparation and certification of the human resources in the Caribbean. This will enable citizens to access employment this untapped market space and contribute to regional development. It will also lead to a better quality of life for present and future generations while providing wealth creation through new and innovative job opportunities and other economic possibilities including entrepreneurship. By pursuing this course of study, students will develop decision-making, problem solving, critical thinking and technological skills. This course is designed to provide the knowledge, skills and competencies that are required for further studies, as well as for the world of work.
Based on the attributes of the Ideal Caribbean Person as articulated by CARICOM, this course of study in CAPE Logistics and Supply Chain Operations can contribute to the development of a Caribbean person who is aware of living in harmony with the environment; demonstrates multiple literacies, independent and critical thinking, questions the practices of past and present and brings this to bear on the innovative application of science and technology to problem-solving; and values and displays the creative imagination in its various manifestations and nurtures its development in economic and entrepreneurial spheres in all other areas of life. With reference to the UNESCO Pillars of Learning, this course of study will also contribute to a person who will learn to know, learn to do, learn to live together, learn to be and learn to transform oneself and society
AIMS
This syllabus aims to:
- promote an awareness of the importance of the global logistics and supply chain industry;
- help students understand the impact of globalisation and global logistics on multi-modal
transport in the Caribbean; - create awareness of the impact of regulatory bodies on national and regional policies;
- help students understand the role and value of stakeholders and information systems in
logistics; - foster an understanding of the impact of logistics on economic development at the national,
regional and international levels; - develop the capacity for critical thinking, creativity, problem solving, leadership and
management, positive cooperative behaviours, emotional intelligence, entrepreneurial skills
and technological competence through authentic learning experiences; and - integrate information, communication and technological (ICT) tools and skills.
Lessons
UNIT 2: SHIPPING AND PORT OPERATIONS
- 1. analyse the impact of logistics on social development;
- 2. analyse the impact of logistics on economic development;
- 3. analyse the environmental impact of logistics on development;
- 4. analyse the cultural impact of logistics on development;
- 5. analyse the political impact of logistics on development;
- OUTLINE OF ASSESSMENT
- SCHOOL-BASED ASSESSMENT (SBA) FOR EACH UNIT