• Introduction to Supply Chain Management:
o Definition and key concepts
o Supply chain processes and functions
• Supply Chain Strategy:
o Aligning supply chain strategy with business strategy
o Developing a supply chain vision and mission
o Identifying core competencies and capabilities
• Demand Planning and Forecasting:
o Demand forecasting techniques
o Sales and operations planning (S&OP)
• Supply Chain Network Design:
o Facility location and network design
o Distribution channel optimization
• Inventory Management:
o Inventory control techniques (EOQ, ABC analysis)
o Inventory optimization
• Sourcing Strategies:
o Supplier selection and evaluation
o Negotiation and contract management
• Procurement Processes:
o Purchasing and procurement procedures
o Supplier relationship management
• Sustainable Sourcing:
o Ethical sourcing and sustainable procurement
• Transportation Management:
o Mode selection and carrier selection
o Transportation planning and routing
o Freight consolidation and optimization
• Warehouse Management:
o Warehouse layout and design
o Inventory management and control
o Warehouse operations and productivity
• Supply Chain Risk Management:
o Identifying and assessing supply chain risks
o Developing risk mitigation strategies
o Business continuity planning
• Supply Chain Digital Transformation:
o Digital supply chain technologies (IoT, blockchain, AI)
o Supply chain analytics and data-driven decision making
o Supply chain visibility and traceability