Course 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

At the end of this course we will measure the impact of the learning and will appreciate your feedback on the same.