Introduction to Supply Chain Management

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Course Language
English ‎(en)‎
Time Required
4 hours over 2 weeks
Course Type
Online/Internet Based
Course Fee
Free of charge
Course Access
Open for enrolments
Tutor
Julia Oyiolo

Introduction to Supply Chain Management

This module introduces the participant to supply chain management and its importance in businesses for managing the supply chain key competencies and trade-offs. The module provides a practical model for positioning purchased and inventory items and developing appropriate strategies to manage the competencies that will help businesses become more operational effective and competitive.

After completing this course, participants will be able to:

Identify the impact of SCM competencies in a small enterprise; and
Identify strategies (trade-offs) in a supply chain that positively impact on cost, quality, responsiveness, and delivery for a small enterprise

Course certification

Participants who meet the course requirements will receive a Certificate of Completion issued in electronic format.

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Course structure

  • Case Study Exercise (C009)
  • Certificate of Completion
  • Lecture 1 What is Supply Chain Management? (L229)
  • Lecture 2 Key Competencies and Trade-Offs (L230)
  • Lecture 3 Using Tools to Develop Supply Chain Strategies (L231)
YOU WILL BE LEARNING
supply business supply chain management inventory competitive trade-offs strategies supply chain management