Supply Chain Fundamentals

Course Overview

This course allows the learner to obtain an understanding of supply chain and the influencing factors; and is designed to develop a sound understanding of the important role of supply chain management in today’s business environment. It also looks at issues that may arise and suggests some possible guidance in overcoming them.

 

Learning Objectives

After you complete this course:-

  • You will be able to able to describe what is meant by a supply chain;
  • You will be able to describe the components of a supply chain;
  • You will be able to explain the differences between forward and reverse logistics within a supply chain;
  • You will be able to describe the evolution of the supply chain over time;
  • You will be able to describe what is meant by supply chain management;
  • You will be able to explain the importance of supply chain management;
  • You will be able to explain the risks to a supply chain based on organisational factors;
  • You will be able to explain the risks to a supply chain based on environmental factors;
  • You will be able to explain how the identified risks can be reduced;
  • You will be able to describe the concept of lean thinking;
  • You will be able to describe how the lean concept can be applied to supply chains;
  • You will be able to describe the upstream linkages within a supply chain

Module 1: Understand the concept of a supply chain Free Preview

Describe what is meant by a supply chain

Describe the components of a supply chain

Explain the difference between forward and reverse logistics within a supply chain

Describe how the concept of a supply chain has evolved over time

Module 2: Understand the importance of supply chain management

Describe what is meant by supply chain management

Explain the importance of supply chain management

Module 3: Understand how to identify risks encountered within a supply chain

Explain the risks to a supply chain based on organisational factors

Explain the risks to a supply chain based on environmental factors

Explain how the risks identified can be reduced

Module 4: Understand the concept of lean within a supply chain

Describe what is meant by the concept of lean thinking

Describe how the lean concept can be applied to supply chains

Module 5: Understand linkages in supply chains

Describe the upstream linkages within a supply chain

Describe the downstream linkages within a supply chain

Module 6: Personal Action Plan

Price: $240

This Course includes:

   Text-based content

   4 Weeks