• 8 week courses, 6-month program, 100% online
• Covers the deep, functional end-to-end supply chain view and how to bring these functional topics together
• Live Sessions (Weekdays)
• Covers the end-to-end supply chain foundation and gives option to choose between two electives in logistics or sourcing
• Interactive discussion boards, quizzes and case studies
• Resume building and career mentorship calls

Minimum Eligibility

No entry barriers

Top Skills You Will Learn

This professional development series gives you the skills and knowledge to:

1. Successfully integrate procurement, operations and logistics management  
2. Implement the best supply chain design for your organization  
3. Achieve significant and effective logistical operations through your market distribution strategy development, implementation and management  
4. Drive your competitive advantage with a strategic approach to integrated logistics

Who Is This Programme for?

Foundationalists, Purchasing/Sourcing Professionals, Logistics Professionals

Syllabus covered

1. Supply Chain Management I - 8 weeks

a) Introduction to Supply Chain Management
b) Supply Chain Value and Processes
c) Customer Service Overview
d) Business Models and Sourcing Overview
e) Manufacturing and Integrated Planning
f) Forecasting and Woodmere Case
g) Advanced Planning and Scheduling (APS) Overview
h) Supply Chain Globalisation

2. Supply Chain Management II - 8 weeks

a) Inventory, Transportation, and Warehousing
b) Supply Chain Design
c) Operational, Financial, and Performance Measurement
d) Case Study – Cooper Processing Company
e) Case Study – Marks & Spencer
f) Supply Chain Risk Management
g) Supply Chain Outsourcing and Spares
h) Supply Chain Organisation and Trends.

3. Integrated Logistics Strategy (Optional Elective) - 8 weeks

a) Logistics’ Role in 21st Century Supply Chains
b) Customer Relationship Management and Logistics Outsourcing
c) Order Management and RFID Applications in Supply Chain
d) Inventory Management and the Financial Implications of Inventory
e) Warehouse Management I
f) Warehouse Management II
g) Transportation
h) Network Design – System Integration.

4. Strategic Sourcing (Optional Elective) - 8 weeks

a) Setting the stage
b) Organisational Structure and the Purchasing Process
c) Category Management
d) Supplier Evaluation and Selection
e) Negotiations, Legal Issues and Ethics
f) Supplier Performance Management and Cost Management
g) Risk Management and Global Sourcing
h) Electronic Sourcing