Supply Chain Management for Healthcare Executives
Develop advanced competencies in managing complex healthcare supply chains.
Part time, Online
3 Days
39,000 INR + GSTQuick Facts
| Medium Of Instructions | Mode Of Learning | Mode Of Delivery |
|---|---|---|
| English | Self Study, Virtual Classroom | Video and Text Based |
Course Overview
The Supply Chain Management for Healthcare Executives course is being offered by the Indian Institute of Management Tiruchirappalli (IIM Trichy). This Supply Chain Management for Healthcare Executives course is being designed to enhance strategic and operational supply chain competencies within healthcare settings. The participants will explore contemporary supply chain challenges, sourcing strategies, risk mitigation, digital tools, and quality assurance methods tailored to hospitals, clinics, pharma distributors, and medical device firms.
The participants will benefit from a blend of immersive sessions that include case studies, interactive simulations, group exercises, and a reflective learning diary. This outcome-driven course emphasizes real-world application, offering healthcare supply chain professionals tools to make data-backed decisions, establish lean inventory practices, and ensure seamless patient-centric logistics. This Supply Chain Management for Healthcare Executives course is designed for working executives, the schedule is compact yet intensive, delivered in a direct‑to‑device online format, enabling seamless engagement with expert trainers, peer interaction, and post-program support.
The Highlights
- 3 days of intensive learning
- Expert faculty
- Case studies
- Comprehensive course materials provided
- Certificate of completion from IIM Trichy
- Industry-specific sourcing and vendor strategies
Programme Offerings
- Case Studies
- Real-world applications
- Expert Faculty
- Certificate from IIM Trichy
- Comprehensive curriculum
Courses and Certificate Fees
| Certificate Availability | Certificate Providing Authority |
|---|---|
| yes | IIM Trichy |
The fees for the Supply Chain Management for Healthcare Executives course is :
Fees components | Amount |
Programme Fees | Rs. 39,000/- + GST |
Eligibility Criteria
This Supply Chain Management for Healthcare Executives course is ideal for the individuals with professional experience ranging from 3 to 15 years. Enabling participants to deepen their strategic and operational understanding of healthcare supply chains and contribute more effectively to organizational performance.
What you will learn
The participants will develop advanced competencies in managing complex healthcare supply chains, progressing from conventional procurement to strategic supplier partnerships and agile logistics. This Supply Chain Management for Healthcare Executives course demystifies the challenges of ensuring patient safety through supply chain resilience, integrating frameworks that reduce lead times and manage inventory efficiently. The participants will explore operational models from global hospitals and local clinics, gaining actionable insights for supply chain excellence.
The participants will also delve into digital transformation in healthcare, examining how data analytics, real-time monitoring, and traceability tools enhance decision-making and regulatory compliance. With a focus on risk assessment in crisis times such as pandemics or supply shortages. The participants will be equipped to implement mitigation plans, ensure continuity, and maintain quality standards.
Who it is for
The target audience for the Supply Chain Management for Healthcare Executives course includes:
The Syllabus
Managing Process Flows
- Introduction to Operations and Supply Chain Leadership Case Discussion -1
- Case Discussion – I
- Introduction to Process analysis and process flow measurement.
- Managing operational metrics and process performance
Managing Process Performance
- Continue Case Discussion -I
- Introduction to Resource optimization and Utilization.
- Understanding the drivers of process efficiency and benchmarking process performance.
- Improving process performance on different dimensions.
Forecasting – I
- Case Discussion -II
- Alternate approaches of forecasting of demand.
- Time-series based forecasting.
Forecasting – II
- Continue Case Discussion – II
- Evaluating forecast accuracy & precision.
- Forecasting considering Trend & Seasonality
Inventory Management
- Deterministic Inventory models, EOQ model
- Continuous review Inventory systems
Inventory Management under Uncertainty
- Periodic Review systems
- Newsvendor Model for optimizing availability
Supply Chain strategy
- Case discussion – III
- Introduction to different supply chain strategies.
- Selecting the right supply chain strategy
Supply chain management and coordination
- Online SCM simulation game
- Challenges with Supply chain management – Bullwhip effect, Double marginalization etc.
- Strategies for supply chain coordination and value maximization.
Sourcing Strategy
- Case discussion – IV
- Introduction to Strategic sourcing
- Alternate Sourcing strategies and their application
Sourcing planning & execution
- Frameworks for Make vs. Buy decisions and supplier engagement.
- Alternate sourcing procedures – traditional vs. e-sourcing
- Supplier screening & selection processes
Supplier Development & Governance
- Supplier development models and approaches
- Supplier risk management and governance
Emerging Sourcing strategies
- Sourcing procedures – e-sourcing and consortia sourcing
- Sourcing contracts – VMI, CPFR, and PBC contracts
Instructors
IIM Trichy Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ's)
The duration of this Supply Chain Management for Healthcare Executives course is 3 days.
The Supply Chain Management for Healthcare Executives course is held on-campus at IIM Trichy. The participants can also avail the virtual learning option.
Yes, IIM Trichy provides accommodation and meals.
This Supply Chain Management for Healthcare Executives course is taught by Prof. Sivakumar S Prof. Sirish Kumar Gouda.
Yes, participants will receive a certificate of completion from IIM Trichy.