IoSCM Level 6 Diploma in Strategic Supply Chain Management

Ready to elevate your supply chain management career?

The IoSCM Level 6 Diploma in Strategic Supply Chain Management is an excellent choice for professionals aiming to enhance their skills and expertise at a strategic management level.

Tailored for those with experience in supply chain management, the Diploma provides an in-depth understanding of strategic management principles. It’s the perfect qualification for individuals aspiring to progress into senior roles, such as Senior Supply Chain Manager.

Experience ultimate flexibility with IoSCM’s online learning format. Gain personalised access to the IoSCM Learning Platform, allowing you to study your supply chain course anytime, anywhere, and at a pace that works for you. With the support of our dedicated education and support teams, you’ll have guidance every step of the way, ensuring a smooth journey and your ultimate success.

Level 6 Diploma in Strategic Supply Chain Management

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This course is accredited by the Institute of Supply Chain Management (IoSCM) and regulated by Ofqual through Sfedi Awards, ensuring its quality and credibility. IoSCM is a globally recognised institute, renowned for setting the benchmark in supply chain education. Many employers specifically seek candidates with IoSCM qualifications or require them to complete an IoSCM programme to align with their role, making it a valuable asset for career advancement in the supply chain industry.

The Level 6 Diploma in Strategic Supply Chain Management is industry-accredited and recognised across the globe. Designed by industry experts, IoSCM qualifications provide first-class online study materials, delivering an exceptional learning experience tailored to your supply chain success.

What is Strategic Supply Chain Management?

Strategic supply chain management involves the long-term planning and coordination of activities across the entire supply chain to align with an organisation’s overarching business goals. It focuses on optimising the flow of goods, services, and information from suppliers to customers in a way that reduces costs, enhances quality, and improves overall efficiency. By adopting a strategic approach to the supply chain, businesses can better integrate each stage of the process—from procurement and manufacturing to distribution—ensuring that every link in the supply chain works seamlessly together. The ultimate aim is to create a flexible and responsive supply chain that can adapt to market changes while meeting customer demands.

In strategic supply chain management, organisations look beyond immediate concerns and take a proactive approach to anticipate potential disruptions and risks within the supply chain. This involves investing in technologies, strengthening supplier relationships, and enhancing inventory management to improve the resilience of the supply chain. Strategic decisions regarding the location of suppliers, transportation methods, and production processes are all key factors that contribute to the success of the supply chain. By effectively managing the supply chain, businesses can ensure the timely delivery of products, optimise manufacturing processes, and reduce operational costs, ultimately gaining a competitive advantage in the marketplace.

What You’ll Learn

The Level 6 Diploma in Strategic Supply Chain Management will provide a comprehensive overview of strategic management processes that drive effective supply chain management. Specific areas covered will depend on your chosen unit/s.

The Level 6 units deliver an in-depth understanding of key areas within supply chain management, equipping learners with the advanced skills and knowledge needed to take the next step in their careers. Designed for individuals with supply chain management experience, this qualification supports those looking to progress into senior management roles, or those already working at this level and are looking to deepen their knowledge and expertise.

If you decide to extend your qualification, you can add further units to upgrade to an Extended Diploma, developing your knowledge and skills further to put you in the best position possible for your progression.

Unit Options

Tailor the IoSCM qualification to align seamlessly with your career aspirations, upcoming job requirements, or to formally accredit your existing skill set. You need to achieve 40 credits by selecting one unit from the following:

• Strategic Procurement Management – 10 Credits
• Strategic International Freight Management – 12 Credits
• Strategic Leadership and Management Performance – 12 Credits
• Strategic Operations Management – 12 Credits
• Strategic Production Management – 12 Credits
• Strategic Quality Management – 12 Credits
• Strategic Warehouse Management - 12 Credits
• Strategic Business Management – 15 Credits
• Strategic Human Resource Management – 15 Credits
• Strategic Inventory Management – 15 Credits
• Strategic Logistics Management – 15 Credits
• Strategic Maritime Management – 15 Credits
• Strategic Supply Chain Management – 15 Credits

Unit Recommendations

The course is fully flexible, so you can tailor it to focus on the areas you want to develop your knowledge. However, for a well-rounded course in supply chain, we would recommend the following units:

• Strategic Supply Chain Management
• Strategic Business Management
• Strategic Leadership and Management Performance

Course Duration

You will receive up to 24 months to complete this qualification. The course is self-paced, enabling you to complete it in a shorter timeframe depending on your average weekly study time.

Credit Requirements for Level 6 Supply Chain Qualification Options

Award – 10

Certificate – 30

Diploma – 40

Extended Diploma – 60

This course option is the Diploma. You can also view our other Level 6 Supply Chain options in our course option list.

IoSCM Assessment Methods

IoSCM Supply Chain courses offer the flexibility of selecting your preferred assessment method. Each assessment includes a brief which can be completed as a traditional essay-style assignment. Alternatively, learners can choose to complete the assessment via:

• Professional Discussion
• Evidence and Experience
• Recognition of Prior Learning
• Recognition of Prior Achievement
• Scenario or Case Study
• Observation
• Simulation
• Blended Assessment (a combination of methods)

Learner Reviews

The course was very informative and professional. The tutors were really helpful and prompt and the study material was of the highest standard. Brilliant course!

The course content and tutor assistance is great!

The service I received from IoSCM was exactly what was needed, someone who was just an email or phone call away to help with whatever I needed.

First class service, I was given good information on the courses available and advice on the correct level for me. The process of signing up for the course was efficient and professional.

From my initial application all the way through to starting the course the IoSCM team have been extremely helpful, explaining everything I wanted to know. Now I have started the course I know that I will be supported throughout the training.

This course is suitable for those looking to develop their knowledge at a strategic management level. This includes those with middle management experience looking to progress, and those already working at a strategic management level looking to develop their skills and expertise.

It is recommended that you have experience working at a middle or senior management level in the industry. This is an online course so you will require access to the internet.

A member of the IoSCM team will evaluate whether this is the right course for you, ensuring you don’t waste valuable time and resources studying the wrong course.

IoSCM Level 6 qualifications will prepare you for roles such as:

• Supply Chain Consultant
• Supply Chain Manager
• Head of Distribution
• Logistics Manager