Course details
To help participants to acquire the fundamental knowledge of the supply chain function
Who Should Attend
Supply Chain Executives, Logistics Officer, Logistics Executives, Logistics Analyst, Distribution Officers, Materials Handlers.
Entry Requirement
Participants should possess three GCE ‘O’ levels. Those who do not meet the entry requirement may be considered on a case-by-case basis.
SCM Program Coverage
The SCM course consists of 7 sessions, total 21 training delivery hours.
Introduction to Supply Chain Management (SCM)
- What is SCM?
- Why is SCM important?
- How does SCM function?
- What are the advantages and issues of SCM?
- What are critical success factors of SCM?
Inventory Management
- What is inventory management?
- Why is inventory management important?
- What are the important concepts and techniques of inventory management? (ABC analysis; EOQ; MRP; Kanban; JIT etc)
Logistics Information System
- What is logistics information system?
- Why is logistics information system important?
- What are the various types of logistics information system? (EDI; MRP; ERP; SCM etc)
3rd Party Logistics
- What is 3rd party logistics?
- Why is 3rd party logistics important?
- How does 3rd party logistics function?
- What are the various types of 3rd party logistics?
- What are the advantages and issues of 3rd party logistics?
Functional Management Relationships (FMR)
- What is FMR?
- Why is FMR important?
- How can FRM be implemented?
- What are the advantages and issues of FMR?
Electronic Commerce for Supply Chain
- What is electronic commerce?
- Why electronic commerce is important for supply chain?
- How can electronic commerce support supply chain?
- What are the advantages and issues of implementing electronic commerce for supply chain?
Test (100% written exam)
- Five essay questions ( 20 marks each)
Award of Certificate
To achieve the award of Certificate in Supply Chain Management, candidates must submit all assignments and pass the examination with a total score of 50 or higher, and attend at least 75% of the sessions.
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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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