Course details
To help participants develop the skills, practice and knowledge of managing materials as an effective means of manufacturing and controlling the business operation. To prepare participants for the Diploma in Supply Chain Management (DSCM).
Who Should Attend
This program is meant for both manufacturing and business operations/personnel such as Materials Manager, Executives, Purchasers, Senior Administrator, Production and Materials Personnel, Planners, Warehouse Personnel, Inventory Controllers and those who need an overall understanding on the management of materials cycle with emphasis on purchasing as the primary materials activity.
Entry Requirement
Participants should possess 3 GCE ‘O’ levels or equivalent qualification. Those who do not meet the entry requirement maybe considered on a case by case basis.
Award of Certificate
To achieve the award of certificate in Materials & purchasing Management, candidates must pass the final examination with a total score of 50 or higher, and attend at least 75% of the sessions.
MPM Program Coverage
The MPM curriculum is pided into 5 complementary sections:
Functions of Purchasing and Supply Management
- Purchasing and Supply Management
- Supply Strategy
- Supply Organization
- Legal and Ethics
- Submission of 1st written
Supply Process and Quality Process
- Supply Processes and Technology
- Need Identification and Specifications
- Quality
- Price
- Submission of 2nd written
Cost Management and Analytical Systems
- Cost Management
- Global Supply Management
- Supplier Selection
- Supplier Evaluation and Supplier Relations
- Submission of 3rd written
- Exam during Module 3
Planning Control and Forecast Methods
- Quantity and Inventory
- Make or Buy, Insourcing and Outsourcing
- Submission of 4th written assignment
Logistics Management Fundamentals
- Delivery
- Other Supply Responsibilities
- Supplier Function Evaluation and Trends
- Submission of 5th written assignment
- Exam during Module 5
Course Location
About Singapore Institute Of Materials Management
The primary objective of the Institute is to establish and to maintain a high standard of knowledge and excellence in the field of Logistics and Procurement. The secondary objective is to promote and foster the study, research and development on Logistics and Materials Management on all aspects from Purchasing and Supply Chain Management to applying latest E-commerce technology and practices to the field of Logistics and Purchasing.
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