Course Prerequisites
Minimum Required Prerequisites for Successfully Undertaking Training in Supply Network Design Course [L6M9]:
- Completion of CIPS Level 4 Diploma in Procurement and Supply: This foundational qualification ensures you possess the essential knowledge and skills in procurement and supply, enabling you to progress to more advanced topics in supply network design.
- Recommended Completion of CIPS Level 5 Advanced Diploma in Procurement and Supply: Although not mandatory, completing this diploma will provide a strong grounding that is highly beneficial for understanding the strategic aspects of supply chain and procurement at an advanced level.
- Basic Understanding of Supply Chain Structures and Terminology: Familiarity with supply network terminology, operations locations, and logistical impacts will help you grasp the course material more effectively.
- Awareness of Strategic Decision-Making Processes: Knowledge of concepts such as make or buy decisions, insourcing and outsourcing, vertical integration, and capacity planning is useful for engaging with the course content.
- Proficiency in Business and Operations Strategy: Understanding business strategies and how operations strategy contributes to overall success is crucial for assessing and developing effective supply network designs.
- Experience in Resource Planning and Control: Basic insights into resource planning, customer expectations, and control mechanisms will support your learning and application of
Target Audience for Supply Network Design in Supply Chain
Introduction:
The Supply Network Design [L6M9] course is tailored for professionals aiming to gain advanced expertise in strategic supply chain management, following the completion of CIPS Level 5 Advanced Diploma.
Job Roles and Audience:
- Supply Chain Managers
- Procurement Managers
- Operations Managers
- Logistics Managers
- Supply Network Analysts
- Supply Chain Consultants
- Strategic Sourcing Specialists
- Inventory Managers
- Distribution Center Managers
- Warehouse Managers
- Production Managers
- Demand Planners
- Purchasing Managers
- Supply Chain Directors
- Procurement Analysts
- Supplier Relationship Managers
- Senior Buyers
- Category Managers
- Project Managers in Supply Chain
- Compliance Managers in Supply Chain
Learning Objectives - What you will Learn in this Supply Network Design in Supply Chain?
Introduction
The Supply Network Design [L6M9] course is designed for those who have completed the CIPS Level 5 Advanced Diploma in Procurement and Supply. This course covers strategic aspects of supply network design and its impact on organizational success.
Learning Objectives and Outcomes
Understand the strategic nature and influence of supply network design
- Assess the meaning of supply network design and its influence on the organization.
- Evaluate how a strategic supply chain network should be configured.
- Assess the influence of capacity on strategic supply chain design.
Understand operations strategy and its contribution to overall business success
- Assess the meaning of operations strategy and its impact on the organization.
- Evaluate the key elements of an operations strategy.
- Assess the role of improvement in operations strategy.
Assess the strategic value of resource planning and control
- Evaluate the concept of strategic resource planning and control.
- Assess the key elements of a resource strategic planning and control system.
- Contrast methods of monitoring and controlling the strategic operation.
Target Audience for Supply Network Design in Supply Chain
Introduction:
The Supply Network Design [L6M9] course is tailored for professionals aiming to gain advanced expertise in strategic supply chain management, following the completion of CIPS Level 5 Advanced Diploma.
Job Roles and Audience:
- Supply Chain Managers
- Procurement Managers
- Operations Managers
- Logistics Managers
- Supply Network Analysts
- Supply Chain Consultants
- Strategic Sourcing Specialists
- Inventory Managers
- Distribution Center Managers
- Warehouse Managers
- Production Managers
- Demand Planners
- Purchasing Managers
- Supply Chain Directors
- Procurement Analysts
- Supplier Relationship Managers
- Senior Buyers
- Category Managers
- Project Managers in Supply Chain
- Compliance Managers in Supply Chain
Learning Objectives - What you will Learn in this Supply Network Design in Supply Chain?
Introduction
The Supply Network Design [L6M9] course is designed for those who have completed the CIPS Level 5 Advanced Diploma in Procurement and Supply. This course covers strategic aspects of supply network design and its impact on organizational success.
Learning Objectives and Outcomes
Understand the strategic nature and influence of supply network design
- Assess the meaning of supply network design and its influence on the organization.
- Evaluate how a strategic supply chain network should be configured.
- Assess the influence of capacity on strategic supply chain design.
Understand operations strategy and its contribution to overall business success
- Assess the meaning of operations strategy and its impact on the organization.
- Evaluate the key elements of an operations strategy.
- Assess the role of improvement in operations strategy.
Assess the strategic value of resource planning and control
- Evaluate the concept of strategic resource planning and control.
- Assess the key elements of a resource strategic planning and control system.
- Contrast methods of monitoring and controlling the strategic operation.
