The supply chain industry has emerged into a complicated profession requiring strong logistical and managerial abilities as a result of digital change and globalisation. The UCT’s Supply Chain Management online course is intended to provide candidates with the necessary managerial abilities to explore profitable new job prospects in the supply chain industry.
Supply chain performance is critical to overall business performance; experts with a deep grasp of Logistics and supply chain management are appreciated by firms across industries. The Supply Chain Management Training teaches how to make smart decisions about inventory, procurement, storage, transportation management and demand as well as how to create an efficient distribution network plan.
Supply Chain Management syllabus assists in obtaining the tools needed to manage a company's entry into global trade, as well as provide up-to-date industrial knowledge supported by Africa's best university, which can be used to provide a competitive advantage to any organization.
The Supply Chain Management fee is Rs. 66,736 (Incl of all taxes).
At the time of enrollment, applicants will have two options available to select from. They can either pay the entire money all at once or pay it in three payments
If the applicant chooses to pay the cost in installments, a 3% processing fee will be charged as an administrative fee.
A debit/credit card or a bank wire transfer can be used to pay the fee.
Eligibility Criteria
Certification Qualifying Details
To qualify for the Supply Chain Management certification, Students need to attend and finish all learning modules, as well as submit assignments and coursework, and participate in classroom fast assessment tasks such as tests, live polling, questionnaires, case studies, and so on. The grading procedure is mostly based on the student's online submission of a number of work and presentations. To be eligible for certification, students must observe all of the rules stated in the coursebook and meet all of the requirements listed.
What you will learn
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After the completion of Supply Chain Management online training from UCT, Candidates will acquire superior Leadership abilities as a result of a thorough understanding of logistics and supply chain management. Students will gain hands-on experience in operations, logistics, quality assurance, and manufacturing along with expertise in creating and monitoring the performance of integrated logistics plans.
Individuals who are now employed as a general or senior manager or working in the warehouse, logistics, transport, marketing, inventory management, retail, or consumer service can join the course.
Those in the public sector who are responsible for the implementation of supply chain medical systems or service delivery.
Admission Details
To get admission to the Supply Chain Management course for beginners, follow the steps mentioned below:
Step 1. Follow the official URL to open the official course page.
Step 2. To start the registration process, click on the ‘Register Now’ button
Step 3. Agree with the terms and conditions of Getsmarter and save to continue
Step 4. Generate a profile on the Getsmarter platform and save
Step 5. Provide the sponsor details if applicable and fill billing address
Step 6. Make payment using a credit/debit card or bank transfer and start learning
The Syllabus
Define the hierarchical organizational structure of management
Locate concepts of management in the context of supply chain management
Identify the key skills and tasks of specific management roles
Describe the four key management tasks in detail – planning, organizing, leading, and controlling
Discuss central differences between managing and leading
Outline the decision-making process that is used in project planning
Explain how the four phases of the control process may be used strategically
Identify the steps of the organizing process
Demonstrate an understanding of the strategic management process
Describe the four components of the marketing mix, and relate each one to the product life cycle
Identify the key functional management areas of supply chain management
Discuss how effective human resources management impacts supply chain functional management areas
Illustrate the role of finance as a functional area of management in the supply chain
Show how operational strategies can improve overall functioning
Relate the logistics function to the operations function
Identify the stages of the procurement life cycle, as well as the evolutionary process of procurement
Define the key functions, objectives, and organizational role of procurement in the supply chain
Identify how consumer buying behaviour is different to organizational buying behaviour
Discuss the advantages and disadvantages of outsourcing
Apply theories of management to the procurement process
Articulate how strategic sourcing is used to secure a competitive advantage
Outline the role of negotiation theory in securing a competitive advantage
Illustrate the importance of supplier evaluation and inclusive costing in the sourcing process
Extend knowledge of different inventory types to the functional classification of inventories
Identify the four main types of inventory
Show the importance of using appropriate contracting methods in inventory procurement
Relate carrying costs and counting methods to inventory management
Identify key methods of measuring effective inventory management
Investigate material resource planning (MRP) and enterprise resource planning (ERP) systems
Differentiate the basic fixed-order quantity model from the economic-order quantity with reordering inventory model
Investigate the advantages and disadvantages of different warehouse and storage facility types
Identify the basic principles, values, and primary objectives of warehousing
Relate the role of order picking operations to general warehouse processes and operations
Distinguish how warehouse safety and housekeeping influences warehouse performance
Assess a productivity programme to improve warehouse performance
Measure warehouse performance through the evaluation of core warehouse efficiencies
Identify the different forecasting methods and the contexts in which they apply
Recognize the importance of forecasting and the role of demand management
Investigate the differences between various quantitative forecasting techniques
Defend the role of forecasting error to ensure an operation’s success
Compare the uses of the different qualitative forecasting techniques
Interpret the impact of transportation on supply chain decisions
Describe the economic benefit of transportation in the supply chain
Identify the factors that influence the selection of a mode of transportation
Analyze the need for in-transit care
Compare the advantages and disadvantages of each transportation mode
Evaluate the role of the government in transportation
Differentiate between the different classes of goods in terms of regulations
Outline when it is necessary to redesign packaging
Identify the fundamental components of packaging
Review current legislation regarding product labeling and packaging in South Africa
Categorise the different types of containers
Articulate the need for environmentally sustainable packaging
Assess which type of container is suited to a particular context
Practice identifying best practices in reverse logistics
Interpret the role of reverse logistics in supply chain management
Compare different methods of implementing reverse logistics strategy
Contrast the benefits and disadvantages of outsourcing reverse logistics processes
Analyze the key steps in investment recovery
Contrast the benefits and disadvantages of outsourcing investment recovery
Differentiate between the processes needed for local versus international reverse logistics
Analyze successful reverse logistics programmes
Review the main factors of international trade
Identify the importance of the supply chain in global trade
Outline the various factors that influence the exporting decision-making process
Analyze the role of tariffs and quotations in international trade
Articulate when a business is ready to enter into international trade
Recommend appropriate Incoterms® based on their functionality
Illustrate the difference between traditional and emerging supply chain strategic thought
Interpret the role of the supply chain as a strategic tool
Analyze the supply chain structure from a competitive viewpoint
Recommend a competitive supply chain process plan
Investigate the nine-step process as a tool to improve the competitive advantage of the supply chain
Recommend a means to measure supply chain performance
Assess to what extent a supply chain contributes to the overall competitive advantage of an organization
Measure the performance of a supply chain through the evaluative framework
Instructors
UCT Cape Town Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ's)
1: What are the 5 basic steps of supply chain management?
Make, plan, deliver, source and return are the 5 basics of supply chain management.
2: What are the three types of supply chain strategies?
Tactical, strategic and operational are the three types of supply chain strategies.
3: What are the 3 important aspects of supply?
Sourcing, scheduling, and delivery are the 3 important aspects of supply.
4: What is a supply chain management course?
The supply chain management course teaches to manage the flow of products and services from raw suppliers to end customers via warehouses and factories.
5: Is supply chain management a good career?
Supply chain management is a lucrative field with a lot of momentum in India, as the logistics business is critical to economic development and progress.