Supply Chain Management Course Online

Contemporary businesses at all levels are critically dependent on efficient and effective supply chain management, in order to facilitate strong and competent day-to-day operations. If even a single link in a brand’s supply chain is compromised, the results can be catastrophic.

In this Supply Chain Management Course Online, candidates are guided through the most important core concepts pertaining to the planning, implementation and management of efficient supply chains from a modern business perspective. Course content covers the definition of supply chain and logistics management, an investigation of the vertical and virtual integration models, in-depth analysis of key supply chain drivers and a comprehensive overview of the various stages in the basic supply chain flow.

Upon completion, successful candidates will benefit from the core knowledge, understanding and skills required to begin a rewarding career in a logistical setting, or advance a current position working within contemporary corporate supply chains.

Supply Chain Management Course Online: Key Topics

This Supply Chain Management Course Online, consists of the following four units:

Unit 1 – Introduction to Supply Chain

The first course unit introduces candidates to the concept of the supply chain, outlining the specifics of and differences between supply chain and logistics.  Along with an exploration of key resources and regulations, contemporary supply chain evolution is investigated along with the ‘Six Rights’ and the ‘Bullwhip’ effect.

Unit 2 – Supply Chain Drivers

Driving success as a supply chain manager represents the core focus of Unit 2, which incorporates essential teachings on appropriate transportation choice, coordinating supply chain efforts with the overall business strategy, identification of a target market’s needs and generally steering operations in the right direction.

Unit 3 – Managing Supply Chain Risk

Risk identification and management form the primary focus topics of the third unit, in which course content covers a variety of common supply chain risks, an introduction to benchmarking, several key mitigation strategies, how to effectively trap and evaluate supply chain data and the role/importance of the balanced scorecard.

Unit 4 – Supply Chain Best Practices

Is the final course unit, candidates are guided through a series of best practice guidelines for effective supply chain management and operations.  Subtopics include the sharing of key supply chain activities, the establishment and maintenance of important supply chain partnerships and an introduction to sustainable supply chain strategies.

Paying in Instalments: £360 (Interest FREE Instalments)

Deposit: £80

No of Instalments: 10

Each Instalment: £28

Pay in Full: (£60 Discount) £300

At the end of this course successful learners will receive a Certificate of Achievement from the Quality Licence Scheme and a Learner Unit Summary (which lists the components the learner has completed as part of the course).

This course and/or training programme has been endorsed by the Quality Licence Scheme for its high-quality, non-regulated provision and training programmes. This course and/or training programme is not regulated by Ofqual and is not an accredited qualification. Your training provider will be able to advise you on any further recognition, for example progression routes into further and/or higher education. For further information please visit the Learner FAQs on the Quality Licence Scheme website.

Most qualified supply chain professionals start their careers in the manufacturing industry, where entry-level positions command salaries of around £20,000. With sufficient experience however, the career ladder can be climbed quickly to more senior positions, including those in logistics management, purchasing, production analysis and more. 

• Candidates seeking a mid-level introduction to supply chain management
• Those planning to move on to diploma-level studies
• Existing workers in pursuit of promotion
• Business managers looking to improve their own skills and knowledge
• Entrepreneurs setting up their own businesses
• Anyone looking to enhance their CV and career prospects

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