About This Course
In Supply Chain Management course, you’ll explore the components of a supply chain and the key objectives of SCM, such as cost reduction and delivery optimization. You’ll learn how organizations combine SCM strategies. You’ll explore the components of the supply chain, including the role of the supplier, and cover the key drivers that impact its efficiency.
You’ll also consider the characteristics of service supply chain management, and learn about related strategies.
Learning Objectives
Aims and Objectives of a good Supply Chain
Improve a Supply Chain by reducing Delays, Uncertainties and Decision Tiers
Match your Product to your Supply Chain's Design Type
Forecasting Demand and why we need more Collaborative Forecasting
Increase Profitability, Improve Delivery and Use your Resources more Efficiently
Target Audience
- Job seekers looking to find employment in supply chain organizations
- SCM service providers
- Supply chain departments of various companies
- Students generally wanting to improve their skill set
- Existing employees looking for a better role
Curriculum
53 Lessons24h
Supply Chain Basics
Understanding the supply chain
What drives supply chain management
Supply chain characteristics
Organizational supply chain strategies
Selecting the best supply chain strategies
How to measure supply chain performance
Supplier Selection
Supplier communication
Supplier Performance
Supplier Improvement
Supplier Certification, Partnerships, & Alliances
Supplier Logistics
Fundamentals of Purchasing & Vendor Management
Sources for Supply
Selecting Suppliers & Administering Contracts
Evaluating Supplier Performance & Managing Supplier Relationships
Supply chain Modelling
Demand Forecasting & Capacity Management
Inventory Management
Total Quality Management
Operation Management
Strategic Product & Service Management
