By completing this course, participants will be able to:

• Understand the structure, processes, and objectives of modern supply chains.
• Align supply chain strategies with broader business goals.
• Understand procurement, sourcing, supplier management, negotiation, and contracts.
• Apply fundamental production planning and scheduling concepts.
• Understand inventory classifications, control techniques, and optimization.
• Understand how MRP supports material planning and production requirements.
• Evaluate transportation, warehousing, order fulfillment, and distribution activities.
• Understand how ERP and digital technologies support supply chain operations.
• Use supply chain KPIs to evaluate operational performance.
• Identify supply chain risks and appropriate mitigation approaches.
• Understand sustainable sourcing, green logistics, and circular supply chains.
• Assess emerging technologies such as AI and machine learning in SCM.
• Apply concepts through industry-oriented case studies and practical scenarios.

1. Introduction to Supply Chain Management

• What is Supply Chain Management?
• Importance and Benefits of SCM
• Key Concepts and Terminology

2. Supply Chain Strategy and Planning

• Understanding Supply Chain Strategies
• Aligning Supply Chain with Business Goals
• Demand Forecasting and Planning

3. Procurement and Sourcing

• Introduction to Procurement
• Sourcing Strategies and Supplier Management
• Negotiation and Contract Management

4. Production

• Overview of Production Management
• Production Planning and Scheduling
• Lean Manufacturing and Just-in-Time (JIT)
• Quality Control and Continuous Improvement

5. Inventory Management

• Inventory Types and Classifications
• Inventory Management Techniques
• Material Requirement Planning (MRP)
• Inventory Optimization Strategies

6. Logistics and Distribution

• Transportation Management
• Warehousing and Storage
• Order Fulfillment and Distribution Strategies

7. Supply Chain Technology and Digitalization

• Role of Technology in SCM
• Overview of ERP Systems, including SAP and Oracle
• Introduction to Digital Supply Chain and Industry 4.0

8. Performance Measurement and KPIs

• Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) in SCM
• Metrics for Monitoring and Evaluation
• Continuous Improvement in Supply Chain Processes

9. Risk Management in Supply Chain

• Identifying and Analyzing Risks
• Risk Mitigation Strategies
• Crisis Management and Resilience Building

10. Sustainability in Supply Chain

• Importance of Sustainability in SCM
• Sustainable Sourcing and Procurement
• Green Logistics and Circular Supply Chains

11. Future Trends in Supply Chain Management

• Emerging Trends and Innovations
• Impact of AI and Machine Learning on SCM
• Preparing for the Future of Supply Chains

12. Case Studies and Real-world Applications

• Case Study Discussions
• Practical Applications in Different Industries

13. Conclusion and Wrap-Up

• Review and Key Takeaways
• Q&A and Discussion

5 Days

• Supply chain process analysis.
• Procurement and supplier-management scenarios.
• Demand-planning exercises.
• Production-planning and scheduling cases.
• MRP and inventory-planning scenarios.
• Inventory optimization exercises.
• Logistics and distribution case studies.
• ERP and digital-SCM discussions.
• Supply chain KPI analysis.
• Risk identification and mitigation exercises.
• Sustainability and green-logistics scenarios.
• Industry-specific supply chain case studies.

Course Completion Certificate by Network Binary

This course is suitable for:

• Supply Chain Professionals
• Procurement and Purchasing Professionals
• Procurement Managers
• Supply Chain Managers
• Logistics Professionals
• Inventory and Materials Managers
• Production Planners
• Operations Professionals
• Warehouse and Distribution Professionals
• ERP and Supply Chain Analysts
• Business Professionals moving into supply chain roles

• Basic understanding of business operations.
• Familiarity with purchasing or procurement concepts.
• Basic awareness of inventory and logistics processes.
• General understanding of manufacturing or service operations.