Course Curriculum
Module One: Why Supply Chain Management?
Explore the significance of supply chain strategy in business success. Learn how effective supply chain systems reduce cost, improve efficiency, and boost customer satisfaction.
Module Two: Key Terms (I)
Master foundational terminology in supply chain planning and logistics. Understand definitions central to inventory, sourcing, procurement, and warehousing.
Module Three: Key Terms (II)
Delve into additional core terms related to transportation, logistics coordination, and supply chain analytics.
Module Four: Three Levels of Supply Chain Management
Understand the strategic, tactical, and operational levels. Learn how these interlink to create a streamlined supply network.
Module Five: Five Stages of Supply Chain Management
Study the five critical stages: plan, source, make, deliver, and return. Learn how they define modern supply chain functionality.
Module Six: The Flows of Supply Chain Management
Examine the information, product, and financial flows. Discover how synchronized flows increase transparency and reduce risk.
Module Seven: Inventory Management
Explore techniques in stock control, demand forecasting, and reorder points. Learn how to avoid shortages or overstock.
Module Eight: Supply Chain Groups
Understand the roles of suppliers, manufacturers, distributors, and retailers. Learn how group coordination boosts supply chain success.
Module Nine: Tracking and Monitoring
Learn the technologies used for real-time shipment visibility and inventory tracking. Improve responsiveness and service quality.
Module Ten: Supply Chain Event Management
Study how to manage supply chain disruptions, risk events, and incident reporting. Understand the role of contingency planning and crisis response.
