DIPLOMA IN SUPPLY CHAIN MANAGEMENT AND LOGISTICS – Online

Course Content

1. Introduction to Logistics and Supply Chain Management

– Definitions and scope of logistics and supply chain management

– The role of logistics in the economy and organization

– Supply chain management principles

– Key logistics and supply chain processes

2. Supply Chain Operations and Planning

– Demand forecasting and planning

– Inventory management and control

– Production planning and scheduling

– Capacity planning and management

– Supply chain design and network optimization

3. Transportation and Distribution Management

– Modes of transportation and their characteristics

– Transportation planning and management- Distribution channels and strategies

– Warehousing and storage management

– Distribution network design

4. Procurement and Supplier Management

– Strategic sourcing and procurement processes

– Supplier selection and evaluation

– Supplier relationship management

– Contract management and negotiation

– Ethical and sustainable procurement practices

5. Inventory Management

– Types of inventory and their roles

– Inventory control techniques

– Economic order quantity (EOQ) model

– Inventory optimization strategies

– Technology in inventory management

6: Information Technology in Supply Chain Management

– Role of IT in supply chain management

– Supply chain information systems (SCIS)

– Enterprise resource planning (ERP) systems

– E-commerce and its impact on supply chains

– Emerging technologies in supply chain management

7. Global Supply Chain Management

– Globalization and its impact on supply chains

– International trade and regulations

– Global sourcing and logistics

– Risk management in global supply chains

– Cultural considerations in global supply chain management

8. Sustainable Supply Chain Management

– Sustainability concepts and principles

– Environmental impact of logistics and supply chains

– Green logistics practices

– Corporate social responsibility (CSR) in supply chain management

– Measuring and reporting sustainability performance

9. Supply Chain Strategy and Performance

– Developing supply chain strategies

– Aligning supply chain and business strategies

– Performance measurement and management

– Key performance indicators (KPIs) in supply chain management

– Continuous improvement in supply chains

10. Research Project or Work-Based Learning

– Introduction to research methodologies

– Identifying and formulating a research question or project

– Data collection and analysis techniques

– Presenting research findings – Reflective practice and learning from experience