Supply Chain Management Introduction

Course details

Most businesses are dependent on supply chains to one extent or another. Business supply chains incorporate every process and participant that plays a role in the movement of goods or services. From initial sourcing of materials to production to shipping to sales and so on, the process from start to finish comprises one unified and streamlined chain. The more efficient the chain and its participants, the better the respective business can expect to perform. By contrast, ineffective supply chains or those with weak links along the way can have a series impact on the performance, perhaps even the viability of the business.
This exclusive tutorial has been designed for business owners, managers, warehouse workers and anyone involved in supply chain management. Explore a breakdown of the effective supply chain, along with its importance and benefits in a business setting. Study the evolving structure of supply chains, key participants in supply chain activities and how supply chain performance has a direct impact on the wider business.

Objectives

Describe what Supply Chain Management is.
Explore Benefits of Supply Chain and its Working Procedures
Identify the participants in Supply Chain
Programme Content

Topics:

What is Supply Chain Management
Basic Supply Chain – Physical Movements
The Structure of a Supply Chain
Benefits of Supply Chains
How the Supply Chain Works
The Evolving Structure of Supply Chains
Participants in the Supply Chain

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
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