Information Technology in Supply chain Management

Course details

Overview
Modern technology has changed almost every business process across the board. In supply chains in particular, the way each contributor carries out their duties has been revolutionised by technology. Nevertheless, it’s only by gaining a deeper understanding of the relevant technologies that their benefits can be fully exploited. Supply chains are all about efficiency, balance and meticulous attention to detail. Not to mention, the storage and use of vast quantities of key data. The value of advanced information technology in a supply chain therefore being limitless – just as long as it is used intelligently and proactively
This tutorial is ideally-suited to anyone looking to improve and enhance the efficiency of overall supply chain operations. Explore a number of key concepts including data capture, storage and retrieval, data communication and reporting, the potential for process automation and more. Study enterprise resource planning, advanced planning and scheduling, customer relationship management and sales optimisation.
Description
Objectives
Discuss the information systems that support supply chain
Explore enterprise resource planning systems
Programme Content
Topics:
Data Capture and Data Communications
Data Storage and Retrieval
Data Manipulation and Reporting
Enterprise Resource Planning
Advanced Planning and Scheduling
Customer Relationship Management and Sales Force Automation
Course Benefits:
Full Tutor Support
Self paced, no fixed schedules
Available to students anywhere in the world
24/7 Access to the LMS ( Learning Management System )
Easy to understand quality e-learning study materials
The benefit of applying for NUS extra Discount Card.
Course Material
All course materials are included in the course price. All your study material will be available on our learning management system for which you will get access once you are enrolled. The material can be downloaded and printed as well.
Our distance learning course materials are specially written for home study and contain a wealth of knowledge in easy to understand language. We use variety of media to help you learn. Your course may use any of the following different media which you can use from home or where ever you choose to study:
Online course materials
Question papers
Additional Supporting Material
Useful Links
Course assessment
You will be continually assessed throughout the course. Your assignment will be marked by your tutor and independently moderated. The feedback on your assignment will then be sent to you. On receipt of this, you may wish to contact your tutor to discuss the feedback.
Tutor Support
When you enrol on a course with Brentwood Open Learning College you are allocated your personal tutor. Tutor’s help and support will be available throughout your studies with the college. He/she will assess your work and will provide you with regular feedback on your progress. Updated on 12 November, 2017