Build a strong foundation in how products, people, data, and operations connect across the supply chain.
Build a strong foundation in how products, people, data, and operations connect across the supply chain.
Build a strong foundation in how products, people, data, and operations connect across the supply chain.
Course Overview
SCMF
Supply Chain Management Fundamentals
Develop a practical understanding of the core concepts, functions, and activities that drive modern supply chains and support effective business operations.
What You Will Learn
participants will be able to:
- Understand how products move from source to customer.
- Learn key supply chain terminology and concepts.
- Explore logistics, warehousing, and distribution operations.
- Understand sourcing, procurement, and production fundamentals.
- Learn the basics of planning, scheduling, and inventory management.
- Identify common supply chain risks and challenges.
- Explore technology and digital tools used in supply chains.
- Understand B2B supply chain models and partnerships.
- Discover career opportunities across supply chain functions.
Develop a practical understanding of the core concepts, functions, and activities that drive modern supply chains and support effective business operations.
Who Should Enroll?
This course is designed for beginners, early-career professionals, graduates, business teams, and individuals seeking a foundational understanding of supply chain management, logistics, procurement, inventory, and operations.
Skills You Will Build
- Supply chain fundamentals.
- Logistics and distribution awareness.
- Procurement and sourcing knowledge.
- Inventory and planning fundamentals.
- Business operations understanding.
- Supply chain risk awareness.
- Technology-enabled decision-making.
- Customer service and order fulfilment knowledge.
- Supply chain communication and coordination.
Target Competencies
- Understanding end-to-end supply chain processes.
- Applying core supply chain terminology and concepts.
- Identifying key supply chain roles and responsibilities.
- Understanding logistics and distribution activities.
- Recognizing procurement and sourcing fundamentals.
- Interpreting planning and scheduling concepts.
- Understanding supply chain technology applications.
- Evaluating common supply chain risks and challenges.
- Supporting operational decision-making within supply chains.
Course Outline – Supply Chain Management Fundamentals
Module 1: Understanding Supply Chain Management
- What a Supply Chain Is and Why It Matters
- From Logistics to Integrated Supply Chain Management
- The Evolution of Supply Chains: A Brief History
- Core Objectives: Cost, Service, Speed, and Resilience
Module 2: The Supply Chain World
- The Journey of a Cup of Coffee: Farm to Cup
- Producers, Suppliers, and the Flow of Goods
- Logistics, Warehousing, and Distribution
- Customs, Trade Agreements, and Borders
Module 3: Supply Chain and You: Tracing Everyday Products
- How Supply Chains Touch Daily Life
- The Shirt's Path: Farm to Fashion
- The Mobile Phone's Global Journey
- The Impact of Each Step in the Chain
Module 4: Supply Chain Structure and the SCOR Framework
- The Five Core Processes: Plan, Source, Make, Deliver, Return
- Introducing the SCOR Reference Model
- Upstream, Downstream, and Chain Tiers
- Material, Information, and Financial Flows
Module 5: Logistics and Distribution
- Careers in Logistics and Distribution
- Warehouses and Distribution Centers
- Transportation and Route Planning
- Receiving, Storage, Picking, and Packing
Module 6: Inventory and Warehouse Optimization
- Why Inventory Exists: Cycle, Safety, and Buffer Stock
- Inventory Costs and the Cost-Service Trade-Off
- ABC Analysis and Inventory Classification
- Reorder Points, EOQ, and Just-in-Time
Module 7: Supply Chain and Business
- Sourcing, Procurement, and the Buying Cycle
- Production and Manufacturing Flow
- Order Fulfillment and Customer Service
- Assembly, Quality Control, and Distribution
Module 8: Procurement and Supplier Relationship Management
- The Strategic Role of Procurement
- Supplier Selection and Evaluation Criteria
- Negotiation, Contracts, and Terms
- Supplier Relationship Management and Partnerships
Module 9: Supply Chain Planning
- Why Planning Matters Across Industries
- Demand Planning from Past Data and Forecasts
- Sourcing and Procurement Planning
- Order Processing, Service, and Returns
Module 10: Demand Forecasting and Sales and Operations Planning
- The Purpose and Value of Forecasting
- Qualitative and Quantitative Forecasting Methods
- Measuring Forecast Accuracy and Bias
- The Sales and Operations Planning (S&OP) Cycle
Learn at your convenience
*Note: These are self-paced courses, allowing learners to study independently at their own pace.
Course Fees
$0$99
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