Course Overview

Successful students will gain the knowledge and skills that they require to manage supply chain processes and inter-relationships across the supply chain.

Target Audience

This qualification provides you with the appropriate knowledge and skills required to pursue a career in the field of Supply Chain Management effectively.

Prerequisites

• Communication at NQF Level 4
• Mathematical Literacy at NQF Level 4
• Computer Literacy and the ability to use databases and spreadsheets at NQF Level 3
  

Course Outline

Module 1: The Basics of Supply Chain Management

• Apply professional values and ethics in the operational environment
• Demonstrate an understanding of the supply chain environment
• Evaluate the influences of key components in a supply chain
• Negotiate with suppliers
  

Module 2: Planning of Supply Chain Management

• Analyse and apply management practices within the supply chain
• Manage relationships between supply chain partners
• Monitor, assess and manage risk
• Analyse logistic systems and implement appropriate strategic plans
  

Module 3: Enactment of Supply Chain Management

• Outline the philosophy of supply chain management
• Establish a competitive supply chain infrastructure
• Develop and implement supply chain performance management systems
• Demonstrate an understanding of the key elements in developing strategies to optimise operational supply
  

Module 4: Operational Supply Chain Management

• Manage logistic operations
• Prepare products for transportation; manage the return of goods and warehousing
• Design a distribution network
• Conduct demand forecasting and develop supply and capacity plans to meet demand
• Demonstrate an understanding of the fundamentals of international trade and execute international purchases

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