Supply Chain Management Course

A Logistics and Supply Chain Management course provides students with an understanding of the processes involved in the movement and management of goods from suppliers to customers. The course typically covers the following topics:

• Introduction to Logistics and Supply Chain Management: This module provides an overview of logistics and supply chain management, including their importance in business operations, their impact on competitiveness, and their relationship with other functional areas of a business.
• Procurement and Supplier Management: This module covers the process of sourcing goods and services from suppliers, including supplier selection, negotiation, and performance measurement.
• Inventory Management: This module covers the principles of inventory management, including inventory control, demand forecasting, and order management.
• Warehousing and Distribution: This module covers the principles of warehousing and distribution, including storage and handling, transportation planning, and network design.
• Transportation Management: This module covers the principles of transportation management, including carrier selection, mode choice, and shipment tracking.
• Global Logistics and Supply Chain Management: This module covers the challenges and opportunities of managing logistics and supply chains in a global environment, including cross-border trade, customs regulations, and cultural differences.
• Logistics Information Systems: This module covers the use of information technology in logistics and supply chain management, including the use of warehouse management systems, transportation management systems, and enterprise resource planning (ERP) systems.
• Performance Measurement and Optimization: This module covers the principles of performance measurement and optimization in logistics and supply chain management, including key performance indicators (KPIs), benchmarking, and continuous improvement.

The course typically combines theoretical concepts with practical examples and case studies. It is suitable for individuals who want to pursue a career in logistics and supply chain management or who want to enhance their skills and knowledge in these areas.

Graduates of the course may work in logistics and supply chain management roles in various industries, including manufacturing, retail, and transportation.