Supply Chain Management (SCM) is one of the leading prospective careers in the current world. It allows companies to ensure an efficient and sustainable supply of products, from manufacturing to consumer’s hands and cutting the costs. As the global consumer market is growing rapidly, manufacturing companies are now more aware of ensuring better customer satisfaction and capturing the market. That’s why Supply Chain Management is a highly desired profession within a growing industry.
This UKQ Level 3 Diploma in Supply Chain Management is designed to equip you with the necessary knowledge and skills to start your career in this field. This course covers all the fundamentals of supply chain management and presents in a way that you can understand things well.
Core Units
Warehousing Operations
Role of Transport
The Supply Chain
Types of Ports
Logistics Services
Role of Freight
Need and Application of Business Improvement
Range of Business
Customer Service
The Meaning and Importance of Human Resource Management (HRM)
Team Development
Trade
Leaders
Lean Techniques
Production Planning
Road Freight Key Drivers
Internal and External Relationships
Customs and Excise
Environmental issues in manufacturing
Components of a MRP System
Types of Ports
The role of Purchasing and Procurement
Legal responsibilities
The Role of Purchasing
Career Opportunities
This course is designed to give students an understanding of the supply chain industry allowing them to further their knowledge and progress within their role.
Learning Outcomes
Develop a clear understanding of supply chain management
Understand the key terms of supply chain management and how they are connected with customer satisfaction
Demonstrate the ability to conduct the strategic, tactical, and operational levels of planning for supply chain management
Learn about procurement and inventory management
Learn about sourcing and controlling the flow of products