Learning tricks of the E-commerce trade from mega players of the industry is now within reach in Tunku Abdul Rahman University College (‘TAR UC’).

With the launch of the TAR UC E-commerce Training Centre on 5 November 2019 at its Kuala Lumpur Main Campus, TAR UC is the first institution of higher learning in Malaysia to offer practical and hands-on E-commerce skills for students while exposing them to the latest global E-commerce industry best practices. Through the collaborative efforts between TAR UC, Lingnan Modern Technician College (‘LNMTC’) and Guangdong Zhuoyue Qiancheng Education Services Co. Ltd, the training centre will offer the ‘E-commerce Programme Series’ which is open to TAR UC students and the public.

Tapping on LNMTC’s 10-year experience in the provision of E-commerce vocational skills education in China, the E-commerce Programme Series is divided into 3 categories, Fundamental Courses for E-commerce Beginners, Intermediate Courses for individuals who have E-commerce experiences, and Advanced Certification Courses for professional E-commerce certification.

Participants who complete the programme series will be able to master advanced E-commerce vocational skills with the potential to be qualified E-commerce specialists, establish an online store and start their own E-commerce business. Another benefit to be expected upon completion of the programme is the internship and job placement opportunities in industrial giants such as Jing Dong (‘JD.com’), an E-commerce giant in China and a Fortune Global 500 company, and many other industry players soon to come.

The launch of the TAR UC E-commerce Training Centre saw the attendance of Dato’ Sri Liow Tiong Lai, Chairman of the Board of Governors of TAR UC and Prof Ir Dr Lee Sze Wei, President of TAR UC. The other distinguished guests who attended the ceremony were Mr Zhang Zhen, Cultural Counsellor of the Embassy of the People’s Republic of China to Malaysia, Mr Huang Keming, Member of Board of Governors and President of LNMTC, Mr Zhou Gui, Senior Vice President of Best Study Education Group, Ms Wang Yinghua, General Manager of Guangdong Zhuoyue Qiancheng Education Services Co. Ltd and Mr Sun Shuo, Head of JD Logistics Malaysia.

In his opening speech at the launching ceremony, Dato’ Sri Liow shared his aspiration for the collaboration. “With its growth soaring supported by a comprehensive ecosystem developed by the government, E-commerce is definitely the way forward especially in the digital economy that Malaysia is pursuing. It is therefore imperative that enterprising young Malaysians are well-equipped with the right knowledge to tap into E-commerce which in turn will bolster Malaysia’s economy. As outlined in the recently launched Shared Prosperity Vision 2030, digital economy in which E-commerce is a component, is critical in raising the nation’s well-being. We hope that through TAR UC’s E-commerce Training Centre, we will be able to contribute towards making Malaysia’s E-commerce thriving and evolving,” he said.

Mr Huang Keming in his speech shared his vision of LNMTC’s collaboration with TAR UC. “As one of the leading institutions with more than 10 years of experience in E-commerce, it is an ongoing mission for us to continue developing and enhancing the E-commerce training programmes to be offered at TAR UC through its training centre for TAR UC students and industry at large,” he said.

Meanwhile, Mr Sun Shuo in his speech highlighted the importance of the E-commerce Training Centre in developing the talent pool. “JD.com will definitely require a great pool of talents that upholds JD business culture and possess E-commerce professional skills. To achieve this, JD.com values partnerships with renowned institutions like LNMTC and TAR UC to work together in developing talents and establish industry-academia partnerships by leveraging on each other’s strengths to develop highly qualified and skilled work force,” he elaborated.

In her speech, Ms Wang Yinghua spoke on her thoughts of E-commerce. She said: “I think within the next 10 to 20 years, E-commerce will be the way forward to achieve self-employment with the lowest cost. I hope every student will take part in this programme and be more courageous to seek opportunities to be the master of the future”.

Prior to the launch of the TAR UC E-commerce Training Centre, 62 TAR UC students from the Faculty of Accountancy, Finance and Business (‘FAFB’) had the opportunity to undertake the first part of the E-commerce Programme Series in Guangzhou, China. The students spent 22 days in China from 20 September – 11 October 2019. At the launching ceremony, two students from the group shared their learning experience during the 22-day programme as well as some of the practical training contents which participants can expect to learn when they enroll for the E-commerce Programme Series.

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From
Monet to Money
How Statistics Can Impact Your Bottom-Line

by Dr. Paul Mullenix & Saleha Yusof,
SystatS Consulting Sdn. Bhd.

What does appreciating great works of art, such as Monets? water lily series
have to do with how statistics can improve your business performance? In both
cases you have to take a few steps back to see the big picture (Fig.s 1&2).

Fig. 1. The Water Lily Pond
(1920), Monet

This big picture is organized around three primary activities driving business
processes, viz. characterization, improvement and control. These activities can
be applied to any value-chain function from R&D to Marketing to Sales to
Manufacturing to Customer Service, to name a few.

Fig. 2. Dollar Sign?The
Statistical Big Picture

The fundamental requirement of any business process is the ability to measure
the process. The validity of any measurement process requires a careful
characterization using a statistical measurement system analysis either tailored
to continuous or attribute data. This may recommend further controls for the
measurement process.

When data is taken on many metrics and consigned month after month, year after
year, to large databases, we end up with what statisticians call a data cemetery
(Fig. 3). This is where data goes to die?data goes in, but information never
comes out.

Fig. 3. Data Cemetery

To extract information from these data cemeteries, statisticians use
characterization methods such as Data Mining, also called Exploratory Data
Analysis or a Multi-Vari Study.

If the capability analysis indicates improvement is necessary, then active
process improvement proceeds using Design of Experiments (DOE), Response Surface
Methods (RSM) for manufacturing cases (Fig. 4) or Business Process
Re-engineering (BPR) for service and other business processes.

Fig. 4. Example Experimental
Design

Armed with a complete characterization from either Data Mining or DOE/BPR, the
key factors needing control are now evident or may be derived from a Sensitivity
Analysis. Using Statistical Process Control (SPC), Engineering Process Control (EPC),
poke-yoke solutions or other methods, controls can be tailored to the process.

So the next time you go to an art gallery, remember to take a few steps back?and
the next time you consider how to impact your bottom-line, take a few steps back
to consider the big picture of statistical methods for the big dollars.

Copyright 2005 by SystatS Consulting Sdn. Bhd.

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ISO and IAF (International Accreditation Forum) have agreed on an 18-month transition period for existing ISO 14001:1996 certified organizations to convert to ISO 14001:2004.

ISO and IAF (International Accreditation Forum) have agreed on an 18-month transition period for existing ISO 14001:1996 certified organizations to convert to ISO 14001:2004.

Organizations should make every effort to commence work on the transition at the earliest opportunity and to complete within 12 months of publication (i.e. November 15, 2005). This will help organizations to better prepare for the demands of the work.

With the above transition period, the current accredited ISO 14001:1996 certificates will cease to be recognized beyond May 14, 2006.

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Programmes such as the Masters degree in Business Administration and Masters degree in Science would be offered.

Presently, there are 12 courses being offered in Utar but another eight honours degree courses would be starting January 2005. They are Bachelor of Information Technology (Computer Engineering), Bachelor of Business Administration (Banking and Finance), Bachelor of Business Administration (Entrepreneurship), Bachelor of Economics (Financial Economics), Bachelor of Marketing, Bachelor of Communication (Advertising), Bachelor of Communication (Broadcasting) and Bachelor of Social Science (Psychology).

The construction of the Heritage Hall & Conference Complex, Teaching & Learning Station and Student Pavilion was in progress while work on the laboratories-cum-lecture theatres and research laboratories-cum-lecture halls would start within the next two months.

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Cosmopoint also has plans towards university status and they expect the application to run parallel with the listing exercise.

Datuk Idrus said Cosmopoint aimed to become a ?small but very niche? university specialising in IT, engineering, creative arts and other technically oriented courses. They also plan to introduce post-graduate studies in IT after successfully starting an IT degree programme early this year. They have intention of offering a degree in business management by year-end.

As a further step to Cosmopoint?s expansion drive overseas, they have entered into a joint venture with Yayasan Panglima Besar Soedirman to set up an institution in Jakarta, Indonesia, with courses starting in September. Cosmopoint also intends to set up office in Manila, the Philippines.

Datuk Idrus informed that they would be transferring their knowhow and technology as well as conducting faculty training in these two countries. Twinning programmes will also be offered to foreign students to study in Malaysia.

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Many successful firms are already focusing in developing their human resources through best practices following the increased level of competition amongst these organizations today. The luxury of learning from trial and error is no longer a viable option therefore with the pace of change in this era.

Dr Palan added that it is the responsibility of human resource development managers to create an environment that will assist employees in maximizing their talents. In regard to this issue, SMR will be organizing the Asia HRD Congress 2004 entitled ?Powering People Development through Best Practices? at the Sunway Pyramid Convention Centre from 26th ? 28th July 2004. Approximately 1,000 HRD practitioners, trainers, CEOs, and decision makers from 28 countries throughout the Asia Pacific, Middle East, and US are expected to attend this congress.

Dr Palan said that the five main learning tracks identified for the congress to help Asia develop its human resource capabilities were learning strategies, talent development, quality of work life, human resources measurement, and global HRD. The congress would serve as key platform in helping to steer Asian HRD practices and in ensuring that organizations in Asia train and develop employees who perform at world-class standards and meet the high level of quality.

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According to its Chief Executive Officer, Datuk Clement Hill, RM75 million will be invested into the construction of SEGi?s flagship campus in Kota Damansara ? targeted to become the landmark of Klang Valley landmark for private education. Some RM5 million per year will, meanwhile, be allotted for the upgrading of classroom facilities at existing campuses.

SEGi, said Datuk Hii, is spending much on capital expenditure as it realized that full-time student market provides high financial returns and therefore, the students need a proper campus learning environment. At present, SEGi is Malaysia?s largest education provider which encompasses, under its wing, Prime College, Summit International College, MSC International College, and a number of Montessori nursery schools and kindergartens.

Meanwhile, SEGi added that it will not neglect its leading position in the adult continuing education market. This is because only some 350,000 students are said to leave school each year, but only 70,000 of them are reported to be pursuing tertiary education, while 35,000 students or so will study at private institutions or overseas; therefore, SEGi has decided to focus and tap into other market segments, so as not to be solely dependant on one particular market.

SEGi is currently offering educational services to full-time students, adult learners, vocational students, Bumiputeras, foreign students, and corporate clients. Datuk Hii quipped that the college?s growth will not be via the acquiring of more colleges but will instead, be increased in the number of students by maximizing or increasing usage of capacity in space and facilities.

Its group of colleges can accommodate up to 25,000 students, while the Kota Damansara campus which is due for completion in 2007 can house up to 12,000 students. A steady growth of between 10 and 15 percent students a year is targeted by the group. At the same time, SEGi is said to be also working towards increasing the number of foreign students, and putting in place collaborations with overseas partners in main countries of China, Indonesia, India, Pakistan, and Mauritius. This collaborative arrangement will see local partners taking responsibility on the infrastructure while SEGi provides the curriculum and academic support.

Datuk Hii believes the full-time and adults programmes are the most lucrative courses, charging more or less the same fees. This is in contrast with the professional courses like ACCA, LCCI and ABE, which does not reap in as much profits due to low margins.

With 9,000 students enrolled in its adult learners? programmes, SEGi group of colleges count on 10 million working adults in the country as its potential customers.

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With GMI?s new campus in Bangi that is currently undergoing development, the institute will continue to see further expansion so as to meet Malaysia?s growing demand for highly-skilled workers. Currently having a student enrolment figure of 1,002 at its existing campus in Cheras, the new 65ha campus is expected to be able to accommodate approximately 2,500 students upon its scheduled completion in 2007.

Technical staffs are at present being continuously updated on the new approaches, practices, and methodologies to train the knowledge-based workers, while the number of TEVT trainers have also been increased as the institute makes its preparation before transferring to the new campus when it?s ready.

Yusoff also hopes that the new campus would become a centre for high technology, and given the increased training area over there, the institute looks forward to forming collaboration with industry partners by having them lend their support in equipping the institute?s laboratories with latest technology, equipment, and machinery.

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