Course Code: SCM501
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Synopsis

Efficient and effective supply chain management is essential to deliver goods and services needed by customers at the right time and place. SCM501 Strategies for Supply Chain Management focuses on the fundamental concepts of supply chain management and covers various topics such as demand planning, inventory management, sourcing, supply chain design and lean systems. This course serves as the foundation for other courses in this programme. Students will learn about the interrelationship between different supply chain/logistics functions. The course will be taught using real-world case examples to illustrate the importance of supply chain management and ways to achieve effectiveness and competitive advantage.
Level: 5
Credit Units: 5
Presentation Pattern: EVERY JAN

Topics

  • Strategies for Managing Supply Chains
  • Integrated and Customer-driven Supply Chains
  • Integrated Business Planning
  • Managing Inventory in a Global Supply Chain
  • Network Design and Efficient Supply Chains
  • Lean and Agile Supply Chain Management
  • Importance of Transport and Warehousing
  • Relationship between Supply Chain and Logistics
  • Strategic Role of Sourcing and Procurement
  • Suppliers Relationship Management
  • Creating a Digital and Resilient Supply Chains
  • Future of Supply Chain Management

Learning Outcome

  • Propose different strategies for managing the supply chain
  • Prepare the supply chain to become efficient, agile, and resilient
  • Design integrated, digital, and customer-driven supply chains
  • Evaluate the importance of integrated business planning in an enterprise.
  • Assess the role of inventory management in global supply chains
  • Plan for strategic alliances with suppliers.
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