Supply Chain Management - Diploma

Supply Chain Management

Endorsed Supply Chain Management QLS Level 5 Diploma of achievement. Additional CPD Accredited Supply Chain Management Certificate with 130 CPD points available without extra study. This Supply Chain Management course comes with easy to understand e-learning study materials.The course comes with easy to understand e-learning study materials.

This popular Level 5 Supply Chain Management diploma is ideal for both jobseekers and existing members of the workforce alike. Explore an introductory overview of the contemporary supply chain, along with essential supply chain operations, an introduction to logistics and the importance of effective supply chain planning. Study how supply chain activities contribute directly to the success or otherwise of the entire organisation, with the committed support of your own personally-assigned tutor from start to finish!

The vast majority of organisations worldwide are fundamentally reliant on complex Supply Chains. For the business to perform at its best – or simply remain functional and viable – every link within the Supply Chain needs to be equally strong and reliable. To ensure this happens, those who work in Logistics and Supply Chain Management must master a variety of specialist disciplines. Specific responsibilities vary significantly from one Supply Chain setting to the next, but always focus on the effective, efficient and flawlessly-accurate movement of goods/materials. The stronger and more efficient the Supply Chain as a whole, the better the respective organisation performs.

This Level 5 in Supply Chain Management Course is ideal for newcomers to the industry and existing members of the workforce alike. Build the required skills, knowledge and confidence to manage material procurement, manufacturing processes, flow of goods/information and so much more besides. Learn how to build, optimize and manage complex Supply Chains and become a professional asset of limitless value.

Supply Chain Management Level 5

As time passes, supply chains worldwide are becoming increasingly complex. These days, it’s almost unheard of for any business to operate completely independently. Businesses at all levels relying on countless third parties to facilitate their everyday operations. The efficiency of any given supply chain has a direct impact on the profitability and the very viability of the company in question. Flawless supply chain management can help the organisation maximize revenues, minimise losses and generally optimise its everyday performance. Hardly surprising therefore that demand for supply chain managers and general contributors is growing at its fastest ever pace worldwide.

Supply Chain Management - Course Benefits

When studying for a fully-accredited Level 5 in Supply Chain Management Course with CPD Courses, every learner benefits from:

1. The strongest start to a rewarding career with an intensive introduction to the profession. Explore Supply Chain Management in comprehensive detail.
2. No deadlines or time restrictions to worry about – learners are free to study in their own time and at their own pace.
3. 24/7 access to our exclusive digital learning platform, which provides all study materials and resources required to complete the course.
4. The support of an experienced tutor with extensive professional experience, along with the wider CPD Courses support team.
5. Study from anywhere in the world for a recognised qualification from a leading awarding body, improving your CV and career prospects for life.

Supply Chain Management - Learning Objectives

This Logistics and Supply Chain Management Course aims to establish the strongest possible foundation upon which to build a rewarding career for life. Course content focuses on the most important practical skills and theoretical knowledge for immediate application in a real-world setting, upon completion of the course. Successful candidates will find themselves primed for success in logistics and supply chain management, whether new to the profession or already working in the field.

Supply Chain Management - Endorsed Certificate Level 5

Upon successful completion of this Level 5 in Supply Chain Management Course, candidates take away a series of crucial industry-specific skills, talents and knowledge including:

• A detailed understanding of the contemporary Supply Chain
• An understanding of the role/importance of Supply Chain operations
• Knowledge of logistical/transportation issues and responsibilities
• How to approach and handle key administrative duties
• The confidence to monitor, manage and optimise a Supply Chain
• Essential problem-solving and risk-management competencies
• Advanced warehousing and material-handling skills
• The opportunity to step into a position of leadership

Supply Chain Management - Course Outline

This Level 5 in Supply Chain Management Course is divided into 13 intensive modules – each concluding with an online assessment to verify your acquired knowledge and competencies. Comprehensive support and guidance will be provided by your personally-assigned tutor throughout your studies.

Unit 1 - Basic Concepts of Supply Chain Management

• Defining Supply Chain
• What is Supply Chain Management
• Basic Supply Chain – Physical Movements
• The Structure of a Supply Chain
• Benefits of Supply Chains

Unit 2 - Role of logistics in Supply Chain Management

• Activities Involved In Logistics
• Organising Logistics
• Aims of Logistics
• Importance of Logistics

Unit 3 - Operations Planning and Logistics Strategy

• Strategic Decisions Consumer Markets
• Types of Decision
• Strategic Role Of Logistics
• Logistics Strategy

Unit 4 - Supply Chain Operations: Planning and Sourcing

• Planning & Sourcing Operations
• Demand Forecasting and Planning
• Forecasting Methods

Unit 5 - Procurement Strategies

• Purchasing and Procurement
• Importance of Procurement
• Aims of Procurement
• Organisation of Procurement
• Choosing Suppliers

Unit 6 - Operations For Manufacturing and Delivery

• Manufacturing & Delivery Operations
• Delivery Scheduling
• Returns Processing

Unit 7 - Market Distribution in the Supply Chain

• What is Distribution?
• The Channels of Distribution
• Market Distribution in the Supply Chain
• Marketing Functions

Unit 8 - Supply Chain Management: Inventory Management

• Inventory Management
• Buffering Supply and Demand Plus more
• Types of Stock
• Costs of Carrying Stock

Unit 9 - Transportation Management System

• Transport Rate
• Mode of Transport
• Intermodal Transport

Unit 10 - Warehouse Logistics and Material Handling

• Purpose of Warehouses
• Activities within a Warehouse
• Aims of Warehousing
• Ownership

Unit 11 - Information Technology Used for Supply Chain Management

• Information Systems that Support the Supply Chain
• Data Capture and Data Communications
• Radio Frequency Identification (RFID)

Unit 12 - Enterprise supply chain systems

• Importance of Location
• Location Decisions
• Alternatives to Locating New Facilities
• Choosing the Geographic Region

Unit 13 - Performance measurement of supply chain management

• Market Performance Categories
• Internal Efficiency
• A Framework for Performance Management
• Build to Stock (BTS)
• Inventory Value

Supply Chain Management Level 5

Our Level 5 in Supply Chain Management Course provides crucial insights and key theory for anyone looking to climb the career ladder in a related field. Newcomers to the profession and existing members of the workforce alike stand every chance of broadening their prospects with an internationally-recognised qualification. In addition, business owners and entrepreneurs overseeing their own supply chain operations could benefit from the teachings of this exclusive course.

We specialise in fully-flexible distance learning, suitable for those who cannot commit to traditional education. Every course from CPD Courses is free of deadlines, time limits and geographical restrictions – all with unbeatable value for money. As we provide all course materials and resources as standard, the prices you see is the price you pay. What’s more, you can count on the support of our world-class tutors and the wider CPD Courses team, every step of the way!

Whether pursuing promotion, exploring a new career area or interested in setting up your own business from scratch, CPD Courses can help make it happen.

Supply Chain Management Level 5

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Supply Chain Management Diploma QLS Level 5 endorsed by Quality Licence Scheme

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Supply Chain Management Diploma issued by CPD

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Supply Chain Management Level 5

Upon successful completion of our Level 5 in Supply Chain Management Course, candidates may choose to pursue an extensive range of careers including:

• Supply Chain Analyst
• Supply Chain Coordinator
• Materials Planner
• Production Planner
• Sales Order Planner

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