IIE Supply Chain & Logistics Management

Campus:
Starts:	tba
Cost:	tba
*	Flexible payment options available

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Content

Certification

INTRODUCTION

Managing and securing the movement of goods as well as the essential control thereof from supplier to customer has become an ever-increasing need within companies across the globe. Supply chain and logistics management is integral in contributing towards the profitability of any organisation. This short learning programme (SLP) will ensure a general understanding of the supply chain & logistics framework which includes: planning, procurement, pricing, stock management and distribution/logistics. This SLP is designed to help apply the principles and techniques associated with these areas of knowledge.

WHO SHOULD ATTEND

Those who wish to enter the field of logistics management and supply chain management as a career.
Those already in the field that have not had the benefit of formal training and wish to broaden their perspective.
Those who aspire to become logistics or supply chain managers.

Those who, while not exclusively involved in the logistics and supply chain functions, nevertheless control or interface with it.

ENTRANCE REQUIREMENTS

A reliable internet connection, own device with Windows 8 and Google Chrome, are all essential for enrolling for this programme.

DURATION AND MODE OF DELIVERY

Lectures are conducted twice a week in the evening or on a Saturday morning over 10 weeks.

PROGRAMME CONTENT

Supply Chain Management

An introduction to managing operations across the supply chain.
Operations and supply chain strategies.

Foundations of Operations Management

Managing processes and capabilities.
Product and process innovation.
Manufacturing and service process structures.
Managing quality.
Understanding inventory fundamentals and lean systems.

Integrated Relationships across the Supply Chain

Supply Management.
Customer Management.
Logistics Management.

Planning for Integrated Operations across the Supply Chain

Demand planning: forecasting and demand management.
Sales and operations planning.
Independent demand inventory planning.
Materials and resource requirements planning.

Managing Change in Supply Chain Operations

Project Management.
Evolving business models and change drivers in the supply chain

CERTIFICATION

Supply Chain & Logistics Management is a SLP that is certified by The Independent Institute of Education (The IIE).

Course Information

R 12,150

Testimonials

What students past and current are saying.

"I've completed 2 courses with The IIE's Business School at Varsity College Cape Town. My experience with this institution has been overwhelming. The staff and lectures are very helpful and excellent in the roles they play. Their schedules and time frames for each of the courses I've finished thus far have been 100% correct."

Stanley Roman

"The course was so practical, I feel like I have the ability to go out and manage a project. It's not all theory that I have no clue how to apply. It was a privilege to learn from Bobby Keller at The IIE's Business School at Varsity College Pretoria. He has a lifetime of experience to share."

Lida van Eden

"The IIE's Business School at Varsity College Cape Town gave me a chance to experience tertiary education the way it should be. I am able to go into the working world with some of their academic teachings and life advice."

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