Fundamentals of Supply Chain Management (SCM 101)
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SCM 101 – FUNDAMENTALS OF SUPPLY CHAIN MANAGEMENT
Module Objective
To introduce learners to the principles, components and importance of supply-chain management and help them understand how different supply-chain functions work together.
Learning Outcomes
By the end of the module, learners should be able to:
1. Define supply-chain management.
2. Explain the supply-chain concept.
3. Identify major supply-chain functions.
4. Explain the relationship between procurement and supply chain.
5. Explain the relationship between logistics and supply chain.
6. Identify key supply-chain stakeholders.
7. Explain supply-chain flows.
8. Describe basic supply-chain planning.
9. Identify common supply-chain challenges.
10. Explain the importance of supply-chain performance.
Module Content
1. Introduction to supply-chain management
2. Evolution of supply-chain management
3. Supply-chain concepts
4. Supply-chain networks
5. Supply-chain stakeholders
6. Supplier relationships
7. Procurement
8. Inventory
9. Warehousing
10. Transportation
11. Distribution
12. Information flows
13. Material flows
14. Financial flows
15. Demand and supply
16. Supply-chain coordination
17. Supply-chain performance
18. Supply-chain risks
19. Humanitarian supply chains
20. Development-sector supply chains
Practical Activity
Map the supply chain of a common product from supplier to final user.
Expected Outcome
Learners will understand the structure and basic functions of a supply chain and how procurement and logistics contribute to organizational performance.
IPSD Contact Information
Mr. Peter Senesie, IPSD Assistant Vice President and Dean
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Dr. Michael Udam, Associate Dean, IPSD
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