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HPTI
Basic Computer Course
E-Commerce in General
E-Commerce in Logistic
Process Management and Optimisation
Internet Based Business Models



HPTI
Hamburg Port
Training Institute GmbH

Überseezentrum
Schumacherwerder
D-20457 Hamburg, Germany

Phone: +49 40 - 788 78 - 0
Fax: +49 40 - 788 78 - 178

E-Mail: hpti@hpti.de


Basic Computer Course

This course will bring the participants to a stage where they understand computers - using all the important functions and gaining the confidence needed to use a computer to it's full potential.

Outline of Context
This course outline is a guide to course contents only and may be tailored to suit your individual requirements.
Basic computer information
How to use Web-Browser and the World Wide Web
Sending and receiving electronic mail
Introduction to word processing, spreadsheet and
presentation software

Methodology
Practical exercises, mixed with theoretical presentations

Target group
The General Introduction to computers is specially designed for people who have very basic or no previous computer experience.






E-Commerce in general

The spectacular development of the Web and how it has transformed the way business can be conducted over the Internet. With the Internet phenomenon it is now possible to start a company with a personal computer and the Internet. The emergence of the Internet has revolutionised the way business is done today.
Electronic commerce (e-commerce) is going to have a profound effect on the Government, the industry and the community on the way people live and work. The Internet offers a convenient means for e-commerce activities as transactions can be conducted almost anywhere and at anytime the user wants.

Outline of Context
The E-Commerce seminar focuses on learning the technological and strategic aspects of Electronic Commerce essential to succeeding in today’s Internet-based economy. This is a lecture and theoretical course, which covers the key technologies used in E-Commerce, the history of Internet and Web technologies, infrastructure, and the economic forces behind. No background in E-Commerce is necessary.
Electronic Commerce Fundamentals
articulate and characterize various Internet business models;
explain the technological, commercial, legal and regulatory
environment of the Internet, and its impact on business;

Methodology
An interactive and intensive teaching methodology is used, comprising several learning approaches, including lectures, case studies, structured learning group discussions and presentations from local and international experts in the field.

Target group
Executives, managers, decision-makers and policy-makers from administration, commerce and industry.




E-Commerce in Logistic

As a key word for horrendous growth or as a magic formula for solving all problems E-Commerce is over. But it’s not dead. Whether you call it E-Business, E-Collaboration, EDI or E-Procurement: finally it is electronic support and dealing with processes and transactions from which it is to gain growth and profit. Behind goods and information it is also the flow of money. The optimisation of logistical processes leads to significant savings as well as to new business models – kind regards from E-Commerce.

Outline of Contents
What concrete does E-Commerce within logistic and logistic processes mean? Where are applications and potentials, how is to use and which technology’s are available?
E-conomy, E-Business, E-Commerce –
terms, delimitation and contents
Applications and Business Models
Procurement, Warehousing, Supply Chain and Supply Net
Transaction systems
Transaction platforms

Methodology
Lectures and presentations to that issue as well as interaction and discussion with the audience.
Workshop and group work.
Corresponding to the audience it is possible to met key points.

Target group
Especially participants in training’s with the main point in logistic and management issues are focused. This course will provided as independent module as well as integrated module within complex education and training.




Process Management and Optimisation

Processes are everywhere in life – especially in business. Within logistic there are a lot of processes which must to deal with, managed and controlled as well as evident documented. It is inarguable that therefor the support through electronic data processing and communication plays a leading role. But, what concrete does managing and optimisation of processes mean? How and what is to optimise? Where is to start and where is become to end? What does that mean for costs and from where is to gain profit?

Outline of Context
Before processes can optimised they must be in place. That comes to the question what processes are and what does managing of processes mean?
This Module will focused on procurement and warehousing processes as well as the management of process chains e.g. supply chains (SCM).
Definition and modelling of processes
Procurement and warehousing: efficient resource planning
Supply Chain Management and Supply Chain Visibility:
Analysis of logistical process chains
Flow of cash, goods and information

Methodology
Lectures and presentations to that issue as well as interaction and discussion with the audience.
Workshop and group work.
Corresponding to the audience it is possible to met key points.

Target group
Especially participants in training’s with the main point in logistic and management issues are focused. This course will provided as independent module as well as integrated module within complex education and training.



Internet Based Business Models

The internet as an information and transfer platform is an ideal base respectively technology for several business models. The usage of internet technology for designing complex applications and processes extend the range for doing business procedures, data transfer and transactions on an significant way. Business goes on-line. Physical and digital processes will on-line reflected or extended, interfaces will made and something is virtual only. Although the hype of “New Economy” is gone, the E-conomy is still living because: the “Old Economy” goes on-line.

Outline of Contents
Concerning logistical services concepts like 3PL, 4PL and LLP become more and more important. What does that mean for the internet. What is to manage an how? What is necessary and what will offered?
This module will provide answers regarding:
Physical and virtual Enterprises
3PL, 4PL, LLP: what does that mean and how does it work?
Processes, procedures and technology
Own business models

Methodology
Lectures and presentations regarding this issue as well as workshops, case studies and analyses in group work.

Target group
Especially participants in training’s with the main point in logistic and management issues are focused. This course will provided as independent module as well as integrated module within complex education and training.