Strategies for Supply Chain Management

Synopsis

Efficient and effective supply chain management is essential to deliver goods and services needed by customers at the right time and place. SCM501 Strategies for Supply Chain Management focuses on the fundamental concepts of supply chain management and covers various topics such as demand planning, inventory management, sourcing, supply chain design and lean systems. This course serves as the foundation for other courses in this programme. Students will learn about the interrelationship between different supply chain/logistics functions. The course will be taught using real-world case examples to illustrate the importance of supply chain management and ways to achieve effectiveness and competitive advantage.

Level: 5
Credit Units: 5
Presentation Pattern: EVERY JAN

Topics

Strategies for Managing Supply Chains
Relationship between Supply Chain and Logistics
Demand Planning with Forecasting
Managing Inventory in a Global Supply Chain
Strategic Role of Sourcing and Procurement
Managing Suppliers and Strategic Alliances
Designing Efficient Supply Chains
Importance of Transport and Warehousing
Managing Customer-driven Supply Chains
Lean and Agile Supply Chain Management
Creating a Resilient Supply Chain
Future of Supply Chain Management

Learning Outcome

Propose different strategies for managing the supply chain
Prepare the supply chain to become resilient
Appraise the role of customers in an efficient supply chain
Plan for strategic alliances with suppliers
Evaluate the importance of demand planning in an organisation
Assess the role of inventory management in global supply chains

Part-time Programmes / CET Courses

Singapore University of Social Sciences

Strategies for Supply Chain Management