Supply chain

The Supply Chain sector plays a critical role in commerce as it manages the various processes required to transport products from the point of production or storage to the point of sale to the final consumer. The Supply Chain sector includes the activities of warehousing, transportation, inventory management and inventory, packaging and distribution. As Companies work with different suppliers and partners in different locations, the Supply Chain sector ensures the proper and efficient flow of products. With the help of the Supply Chain sector, Companies can optimize their processes, reduce costs and delivery time, improve product quality and better meet the demands of their customers. Therefore, the Supply Chain sector is a key part of trade and plays a critical role in the success and competitiveness of businesses.

For all the above reasons, the Supply Chain sector needs certified Executives and Specialist Professionals with the aim of optimizing and streamlining all processes in product supply. The Certification concerns the following Professionals: Supply Chain Executive, Warehouse Management Executive (general and specialized in the Agri-Food or food sector, medicine sector, meat sector), Forwarding-Sorting Company Executive, Warehouse And Distribution Expert, Safe Driving and Transportation Specialist.

 

 

 

 

 

Supply chain

scope

The TÜV HELLAS Supply Chain Management Executive scheme is about a specialized professional who is the link between the internal and external environment of the business, providing uninterrupted support services for the organization, planning/coordination and transport, storage and management of all incoming and outgoing goods thereof. Such an executive is usually assisted by associates/employees in carrying out his duties.

General and specializations

• International Transport
• Commercial Transport
• Warehouse Manager
• logistics management

Knowledge framework (syllabus)

  • Basics of Business Administration, Basics of Law (Transport, Civil, Labor)
  • Knowledge of TQM Basics
  • Knowledge of Storage Basics
  • Accounting and Finance Basics
  • Descriptive Statistics Basics
  • Merchandise Management Basics
  • Supply Chain Management
  • Basics Health and Safety at Work
  • Knowledge and application of equipment maintenance and preventive safety rules
  • Knowledge of Selection and Negotiation with suppliers

  

Examination methodology

Theoretical examination

Certification Requirements

At least Compulsory education and technical training
 

Warehouse Management Executive

scope

The TÜV HELLAS Warehouse Management Executive scheme concerns a specialized professional who is responsible for supporting and handling all those tasks related to the organization and planning of inputs, outputs as well as the arrangement of goods/materials in the warehouse. Among other things, this position includes participation in a wide range of processes, which have to do with the daily management and operation of the warehouse, while at the same time contributing to the optimal and seamless flow of goods/materials in it.

Knowledge framework (syllabus)

Basics of Law (Transport, Civil, Labor), Basics of Total Quality Management, Basics of Warehousing, Basics of Accounting and Finance, Basics of Descriptive Statistics, Basics of Merchandise Management, Supply Chain Management, Basics of Occupational Health and Safety, Rules maintenance and preventive equipment safety.

Examination methodology

Theoretical examination

Certification Requirements

At least Compulsory education and technical training

Freight Forwarding Agent

scope

The TÜV HELLAS Forwarding Company Executives – Sorters format concerns a specialized professional who is responsible for the preparation, organization, classification, sorting and arrangement of incoming and outgoing goods, parcels, envelopes to be sent. To carry out the tasks, the uninterrupted provision of services for the planning, proper distribution and coordination of all missions is required. He is usually assisted by other employees in carrying out his duties.

Knowledge framework (syllabus)

  • Basics of Law (Transport, Civil, Labor),
  • Basics of Total Quality Management
  • Basics of Warehousing
  • Basics of Accounting and Finance
  • Basics of Merchandise Management
  • Special Topics of Mail Order
  • Basics of Occupational Health and Safety.

 

Examination methodology

Theoretical examination

Certification Requirements

At least Compulsory education and technical training
 

Warehouse And distribution Expert

scope

The TÜV HELLAS Warehouse & Distribution Expert format refers to a specialized professional who is responsible for supporting and handling all those tasks related to the organization and planning of inputs, outputs as well as the optimal organization of space and the arrangement of goods /warehouse materials. Among other things, it contributes to the planning and proper execution of the transportation project.

Knowledge framework (syllabus)

  • Organization and operation of storage areas
  • Spatial planning, design and organization of storage areas
  • Procedures and Operation of storage areas
  • Safety and Ergonomics within the storage areas
  • Costing of storage processes using the Activity-based costing method
  • Use of KPIs to measure the efficiency of warehouse operations
  • Logistics 4.0 - Technologies, automation and robotic systems within warehouses
  • Planning and execution of a transport project
  • The landscape of national and urban transport in Greece
  • Planning and organization of itinerary. Information systems and technologies for itinerary planning and execution
  • Transport safety
  • Business models of city logistics & Urban Merchandise Consolidation Centers (UCCs)
  • Reverse supply chain (Reverse Logistics). Sustainability in Freight Transport: Carbon Footprint and Green Supply Chain Management
  •  Logistics 4.0 – Technologies and applications in transport and distribution

 

Examination methodology

Theoretical examination

Certification Requirements

At least Mandatory education, relevant work experience and technical training
 

Safe Driving and Transportation Specialist

scope

The certification scheme concerns employees who are employed in county, national or international road transport companies, in industries, crafts, small production units with a privately owned truck fleet, supply chain companies, bus rental companies with a driver, tourist companies with privately owned buses, long-distance or urban passenger transport companies. These specialists know at a basic level all the necessary operations in the chain of transport of goods and passengers as well as the special vehicles and mechanical equipment required for the safe loading, transport and unloading of goods or know all the processes of safe boarding, transport and disembarkation of passengers in place of destination in accordance with current National and Community legislation. In addition, they may participate in the implementation of regular checks of vehicles and other equipment.

Specializations

  • Specialist in safe driving and transport of goods
  • Specialist in safe driving and passenger transport.

 

Knowledge framework ( syllabus)

1.Specialist in safe driving and transport of goods

  • The role of the driver in the transport business
  • Defensive driving - road safety in transport
  • Psychosocial condition of drivers Safe loading and handling of cargo
  • Transport of dangerous goods
  • Inspection and maintenance of transport vehicles.

2.Specialist in safe driving and passenger transport

  • The role of the driver in the transport business
  • Defensive driving - road safety in transport
  • Psychosocial condition of drivers
  •  Inspection and maintenance of transport vehicles
  • Safe boarding and disembarking of passengers
  • Transport of passengers.

 

Examination methodology

Theoretical examination

 

Certification Requirements

At least Compulsory education and technical training

Contact Details

TÜV HELLAS
Mesogeion Av. 282
155 62 Cholargos, Greece

Tel.: +30 215 215 7434
Fax: +30 210 6528025
peoplecertification@tuv-nord.com