(MENAFN- The Peninsula) The Peninsula
DOHA: GWC, the leading logistics provider in the State of Qatar, welcomed a group of Qatar University students from the College of Business and Economy at its Logistics Village Qatar, the one million square meter logistics hub, yesterday.
The students, accompanied by Dr Abdullah Kaid Al Swidi, Assistant Professor, Department of Management and Marketing, Qatar University, were given a presentation on third party logistics and GWC capabilities, followed by a tour of the location, led by GWC Senior Manager of Corporate Communications Mohammad Daoud.
The objective of the presentation was to bridge the gap between theory and practice, with focus on third party logistics. The student group were then guided on a tour showcasing the various components of the hub, including the wide variety of multi-purpose warehouses, distribution centers, cold-chain and purpose specific warehouses, the container yard, and the staff accommodation and amenities.
Dr. Abdullah Al Swidi Assistant Professor, Department of Management and Marketing said: 'We appreciate the opportunity to blend the theoretical with the practical, as this was a chance for our students to learn about various aspects of the supply chain at a fundamental level. They were also made aware of the various services that GWC provides in support of the Qatari Economy to achieve sustainable development.
'We wanted to highlight how the Logistics Village Qatar brought these theoretical questions into practice, and managed to develop a harmony between business and human needs in the process, said GWC Senior Manager of Corporate Communications Mohammad Daoud.
GWC, the leading provider of integrated logistics solutions in the State of Qatar, proudly caters to both the largest and most influential companies in Qatar, as well as small and medium enterprises, providing them world-class turnkey solutions customized to their specific needs. It has developed these solutions while gaining nearly fifteen years of experience in the local and international markets.
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