Undergraduate Certificate in Optimised Supply Chain Management

• Supply Chain Fundamentals: An introductory unit covering the basics of supply chain management, including its definition, importance, and key concepts.
• Demand and Inventory Management: This unit will explore demand forecasting, inventory control, and strategies for managing stock levels.
• Logistics and Transportation Management: Students will learn about the movement of goods, transportation modes, and logistics strategies to optimize the supply chain.
• Procurement and Supplier Management: This unit will cover best practices for procurement, supplier evaluation, and relationships.
• Operations Management: An overview of operations management concepts, including process design, capacity planning, and quality control.
• Supply Chain Technology and Systems: This unit will explore the role of technology in supply chain management, including enterprise resource planning (ERP) systems, RFID, and blockchain.
• Data Analysis and Performance Metrics: Students will learn how to analyze data and use key performance indicators (KPIs) to measure and improve supply chain performance.
• Sustainability in Supply Chain Management: An examination of the environmental and social impacts of supply chains and strategies for sustainability.
• Risk Management in Supply Chains: This unit will cover strategies for identifying and mitigating risks in the supply chain, including supply chain disruptions.

Note: These units are examples and may vary depending on the specific program or institution.