Advanced Project & logistics Management
The Advanced Project and Logistics Management module combines strategic project, programme,
and portfolio management principles with an advanced exploration of supply chain and logistics
ecosystems. It is distinctive in that it develops both governance and control capability (as with APMG’s
Project Planning and Control and PMI’s PMO qualifications) and the ability to manage global supply
chains and IT integration, a critical area for multinational operations. Compared to PPC (APMG), which
focuses on operational planning, scheduling, and control at the project level, this module takes a
broader view of governance by examining portfolio management and PMO structures. Compared to
PMO (PMI), which emphasises governance maturity and organisational oversight, this module extends
the analysis into global logistics and IT frameworks, giving it a more applied supply chain and
operations flavour. It is therefore positioned within the strategic pathway, suited to professionals such
as Project Operations Directors, Heads of PMO, Project Directors, Senior Portfolio Managers, and
Projects Supply Chain Managers working in international environments
Key Learning Outcomes
- Understand and compare the features of project, programme, and portfolio management, and
evaluate their relationship with organisational strategy. - Apply portfolio selection tools and techniques to support decision-making and alignment with
business objectives. - Evaluate and design Project Management Office (PMO) structures, including drafting a PMO
charter to support organisational governance. - Analyse global supply chain ecosystems, mapping interdependencies and assessing the role of
modern manufacturing and service integration. - Evaluate the role of IT in logistics, identifying critical success factors and designing frameworks for
IT integration in the total logistics system. - Produce strategic recommendations for multinational operations that balance portfolio
governance, PMO oversight, and supply chain resilience
Certification Goal (Optional Exams)
Assignment – Senior Management Report (4,000 words)
- Learners act as a Senior Project Advisor in your organisation, preparing a management report
for the Director of Operations. - Section A: Portfolio management, programme vs project comparison, portfolio selection tools,
and implementation of a PMO with a draft PMO charter. - Section B: Analysis of the project global supply chain ecosystem, IT integration into logistics,
and the design of frameworks for efficient operations. - Evidence submitted: One 4,000-word report, excluding references and appendices, with
Harvard referencing and integration of real-world examples
