Overview 

Supply chains are the backbone of global commerce, ensuring that goods and services are efficiently produced and delivered to consumers. Understanding supply chain management (SCM) is essential for optimizing operations, reducing costs, and creating value in today’s interconnected world.

This training explores the principles of SCM, covering supplier relationships, manufacturing processes, distribution networks, and consumer demand. Through real-world examples and case studies, you’ll learn how to enhance supply chain performance, improve quality, and drive innovation. The focus is on long-term capability building rather than short-term fixes, ensuring that learners develop a strategic mindset for effective supply chain leadership.

What You’ll Learn

🚚 Module 1 – Introduction to Supply Chain Management

• Understanding supply chains and their role in business
• Key components: suppliers, manufacturers, distributors, and consumers
• The value chain and its impact on business performance 📌 Includes: 5 videos

📦 Module 2 – Fundamentals of Supply Chain Operations

• What is supply chain management and why is it important?
• Coordinating activities to maximize efficiency and value creation
• Strategies for optimizing supply chain performance 📌 Includes: 6 videos, 1 reading, 1 assignment

⚙️ Module 3 – Operations Capabilities in SCM

• Controllability, flexibility, and integration in supply chain management
• How firms build strong operational capabilities to stay competitive 📌 Includes: 9 videos, 1 assignment

📖 Module 4 – Learning Capability in Supply Chain Management

• Understanding learning as a key factor in supply chain success
• The Learning Propensity Model and its impact on performance 📌 Includes: 9 videos, 1 assignment

✅ Module 5 – Quality Management in the Supply Chain

• The role of quality in driving customer satisfaction
• Total Quality Management (TQM) and Statistical Process Control (SPC) 📌 Includes: 9 videos, 1 assignment

🚀 Module 6 – New Product Innovation & Development

• The importance of innovation in supply chain success
• Comparing traditional and cross-functional approaches to product development 📌 Includes: 6 videos, 1 assignment

🔗 Module 7 – Designing Effective Supply Chains

• Factors to consider when designing a supply chain
• Strategies for optimizing supply chain structure and performance 📌 Includes: 7 videos, 1 assignment

🤝 Module 8 – Supply Chain Coordination

• Understanding the importance of coordination in SCM
• Vendor-managed inventory (VMI) and postponement strategies 📌 Includes: 4 videos, 1 assignment

🌍 Module 9 – Global Supply Chain Management & Value Chain Sustainability

• The role of SCM in gaining competitive advantage globally
• Sustainability in supply chains and long-term value creation 📌 Includes: 5 videos, 1 assignment

Why Take This Course? ✅ Learn how supply chains create value in global business ✅ Master essential supply chain strategies to optimize operations ✅ Develop skills to coordinate and manage supply chain networks effectively ✅ Gain a competitive edge in industries like manufacturing, retail, and logistics

Program Details 📍 Duration: 10 Weeks
📍 Mode: Online & In-person (Hybrid)
📍 Investment: $70
📍 Who Should Join: Business professionals, supply chain managers, logistics specialists, and students interested in SCM