Supply Chain Management Fundamentals Course Overview

The Supply Chain Management Fundamentals course is designed to provide a comprehensive overview of the principles and practices involved in effective supply chain management. It covers a range of topics from the basics of certification and systems to advanced forecasting and production control techniques.

Module 1: Certification and Systems sets the stage with foundational knowledge in SCM certifications, enhancing professional credibility, and understanding of SCM systems.

Module 2: Sales and Operations Planning dives into balancing supply and demand, while Module 3: An Overview of Forecasting and Module 4: Forecasting Techniques focus on predicting future sales.

Advanced topics are explored in Module 5: Advanced Forecasting Topics, and strategic aspects in Module 6: Strategy and the Production Plan. Module 7: Master Production Scheduling and Module 8: Material Requirements Planning go deeper into production and materials coordination.

Module 9: Capacity Planning and Modules 10-12: Production Activity Control parts 1-3, round out the course with a focus on managing production activities and resources.

Learners will gain a robust understanding of how to optimize supply chain processes, making them valuable assets to any operation focused on efficiency and effectiveness.