Course content
1. Introduction to Supply Chain Operations: An overview of the supply chain management field, including its importance, key components, and various stages involved in the movement of goods.
2. Inventory Management: Understanding the principles of inventory management, including inventory control techniques, demand forecasting, and stock replenishment strategies.
3. Warehousing and Distribution: Exploring the role of warehouses and distribution centers in the supply chain, including topics such as warehouse layout, storage methods, order picking, and transportation management.
4. Procurement and Supplier Management: Examining the procurement process, supplier selection, contract management, and supplier relationship management.
5. Production Planning and Control: Understanding the concepts and techniques used in production planning and control, including capacity planning, production scheduling, and quality management.
6. Demand Planning and Forecasting: Learning how to analyze and forecast demand patterns, using statistical techniques and demand planning tools to support inventory management and production planning decisions.
7. Supply Chain Information Systems: Introduction to information systems used in supply chain operations, including Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) systems, Warehouse Management Systems (WMS), and Transportation Management Systems (TMS).
8. Supply Chain Performance Measurement: Exploring key performance indicators (KPIs) used to measure and evaluate supply chain performance, including metrics related to customer service, inventory management, and transportation efficiency.
9. Risk Management and Sustainability: Understanding the importance of risk management within the supply chain, including strategies for identifying and mitigating risks. Exploring sustainability practices and their impact on supply chain operations.
Assessment
The assessment is done via submission of assignment. There are no written exams.