Master of Supply Chain Management and Logistics

BY
Vskills

Enroll in this course to transform traditional supply chain processes and become a skilled SCM and logistics professional.

Mode

Online

Fees

₹ 9999

Quick Facts

particular details
Medium of instructions English
Mode of learning Self study
Mode of Delivery Video and Text Based

Course overview

You can join the Master of Supply Chain Management and Logistics programme by Vskills and gain knowledge about various concepts to optimise a company’s logistics and supply chain. 

This domain helps a company to generate revenue and thus, holds tremendous value. By pursuing this course, you can transform yourself into a deft logistics and supply chain management professional.

Furthermore, the Warehouse Manager Certification programme focuses on the importance of SCM and logistics. With heightened digital connectivity, this domain has gained immense popularity and so have the employment opportunities in the sector. So, if you are seeking employment or are willing to update your skillset, this course is the perfect fit for you. 

Additionally, this Vskills Master of Supply Chain Management and Logistics training course houses several benefits. You get free practice tests, study material, e-learning access, and a course certificate, along with the “Vskills Certified” tag on online job portals. This enables you to land multiple lucrative job opportunities, and you can showcase your advanced skills to relevant employers as well.

The highlights

  • Online course

  • Online certification exam

  • Government certification

  • E-learning access

  • Option to download the brochure

  • “VSkills Certified” tag on online job portals

  • Practice tests

  • Lifetime certificate validity

  • A hard copy of the learning content

  • Callback facility for queries

Program offerings

  • Government certificate
  • Online programme
  • Lms access
  • Callback facility
  • Brochure for download
  • Course certificate
  • Certification examination
  • Practice tests

Course and certificate fees

Fees information
₹ 9,999
  • You can use debit cards, credit cards, and net banking to pay for the Master of Supply Chain Management and Logistics training programme fee.

  • The course has a one-time fee of Rs. 9,999 (exclusive of GST)

Master of Supply Chain Management and Logistics course fee structure

Programme

Fee

Master of Supply Chain Management and Logistics Course

Rs. 9,999

Total fee

Rs. 9,999

certificate availability

Yes

certificate providing authority

Vskills

Eligibility criteria

Certificate Qualifying Details

Vskills conducts an online exam for the Master of Supply Chain Management and Logistics training programme certificate. Qualifying the test is mandatory to earn the certificate. You must secure at least 50 percent of the maximum marks to pass the test. Also, no surplus fee will be charged for it, apart from the registration fee for the course.

What you will learn

Supply management Warehousing management

The Vskills Master of Supply Chain Management and Logistics online course will help you acquire an understanding of the following concepts:

  • Logistics management

  • Management of supply chains

  • Freight transport

  • Warehousing

  • Procurement and materials management

  • Strategic logistics and SCM

  • Inventory management

  • Distribution management

The syllabus

Logistics and SCM Management

Introduction to Logistics
  • Concepts of Logistics
  • Evolution of Logistics
  • Objectives of Logistics
  • Elements of Logistics
  • Forms of Logistics Management
  • Logistics Processes
  • Issues and Challenges
  • Logistics Intermediaries
  • Integrated Logistics
  • Logistics Sector in India
Supply Chain Management
  • Supply Chain Basics
  • SCM Evolution
  • SCM as Competitive Advantage
  • Modern SCM Concepts
  • Supply Chain Strategy
  • Demand Management
  • Demand Forecasting
  • The Bullwhip Effect
  • Supply Chain Outsourcing
  • Global Supply Chain Management
  • SCOR Model
Integration with Business Processes
  • Relationships with other corporate functions
  • Business Process Integration
  • Logistics and Customer Service.
  • Logistics and Marketing
  • Critical Success Factors
  • Metrics for Integration
Logistics Planning
  • Logistics Strategy
  • Logistics Design
  • Logistics Planning
Logistics Modeling
  • What is modeling?
  • What is Logistics Modeling?
  • Modeling Techniques
  • The Modeling Process
  • Computer Simulation in Logistics
Theories of Logistics and Supply Chain Management
  • Systems Approach
  • Resource-Based View Theory
  • Knowledge-based view (KBV)
  • Strategic Choice theory (SCT)
  • Principle Agency theory (PAT)
  • Systems theory (ST)
  • Transaction Cost Economics
  • Game Theory
  • Available-to-promise (ATP)
  • Theory of Constraints
Supply Chain Modeling
  • Deterministic Analytical Models
  • Stochastic Analytical Models
  • Economic Models
  • Simulation Models
Tools and Techniques for Logistics and SCM
  • CPM/PERT
  • Operations Research
  • Linear Programming
  • MRP and MRP II
  • ERP
  • JIT
  • Reports
  • Barcoding and Mobile Systems
Quality Management
  • Quality Basics
  • Product vs Service Quality
  • Quality Management
  • Quality Principles
  • Quality Management Methods
  • Base Lining
  • Benchmarking
  • Value Analysis (VA/NVA)
  • TQM
  • PDCA
  • Six Sigma
  • Lean
  • 5S
  • Cause-and-Effect Diagram
  • Quality Metrics
Sustainability
  • What is Sustainability
  • Pillars of Sustainability
  • Sustainable SCM
  • Sustainability Models
Future Developments
  • E-Commerce
  • E-procurement
  • Big Data
  • Internet of Things (IoT)
  • Automation and AI
  • Warehouse Automation

Freight Forwarder

Freight Planning
  • P’s and R’s of Fulfillment
  • Change Triggers
  • Strategic Planning
  • Central Place Theory
  • Freight Logistics Strategy
  • Product Characteristics
  • Packaging
  • Unit Load Concept
  • Reducing Freight Costs
Freight Transportation
  • Importance of Transportation
  • Modes of Transport
  • Transportation Management
  • Freight Rate or Transportation Pricing
  • Communication and Transport
  • Energy Consumption
Surface Transport
  • Road Freight Transport
  • International Road Freight
  • Types of Road Freight Transport
  • Vehicle Selection and Acquisition
  • Freight Costing
  • Freight Routing and Scheduling
  • Vehicle Fleets Assessments
  • Factors Affecting Vehicle Utilization
  • Motor Vehicles Act 1988
  • Central Motor Vehicle Rules 1989
  • Carriers Act 1865
  • Rail Transport
  • Railways Act 1989
  • Intermodal Transport
Containerisation
  • Classification of Containers
  • Arrangement of Containers
  • Container Sizes
  • Packaging of Cargo in Container
  • Precaution and Safety of Cargo on Container
  • Movement of Containers
  • Container Handling
  • Safety Measures of Container ships
  • Container Leasing
  • Markings on Containers
  • Recent Trends – Coltainer and Cargosprinter
Inland Container Depots (ICD) and Container Freight Stations (CFS)
  • Role and Functions of ICD
  • Prerequisite for Successful ICD/CFS
  • Procedure for Approval and Implementation
  • Export and Import Clearance at ICD
  • CONCOR – Container Corporation of India
Sea Transport
  • Ocean Shipping Methods
  • Formalities of Shipping
  • Stowage
  • Types of Ships
  • Shipping Intermediaries
  • Important Sea Routes
  • Major Ports of India
  • Shipping Corporation of India
  • Ocean Freight Rates
  • Ocean Freight Documentation
  • International Chamber of Shipping
  • Indian National Ship Owners’ Association
  • The Indian Carriage of Goods by Sea Act
  • The Major Port Trusts Act, 1963
Airline Transport
  • Infrastructure for Air Transportation
  • International Air Transport
  • Benefits of Airfreight
  • Classifications of Airports
  • Types of Aircraft
  • Unit Load Devices
  • Air Freight Documentation
  • Air Cargo Industry
  • Role of the TIACA (The International Air Cargo Association)
  • Methods of Air Freight Calculations
  • The Carriage by Air Act, 1972
International Freight Transport
  • What is International Logistics
  • International Freight Mode Selection
  • International Distribution Channel
  • International Trade Operations
  • International Commercial Terms (Incoterm)
  • Transportation of Hazardous Materials
  • Documentation for Export
  • Reverse Supply Chain
Integrated Logistics
  • What is Integrated Logistics
  • Need for Integrated Logistics
  • Direct Product Profitability
  • Distribution Requirements Planning
  • Just-in-time (JIT)
Future Developments
  • Future Freight Transportation
  • Freight Transport and Big Data
  • Freight Transport Automation

Procurement Management

Procurement Management
  • What is Procurement Management
  • The Procurement Process
  • Make or Buy Analysis
  • Supplier Management
  • Contract Basics
  • Global Sourcing
  • E-procurement
Cost and Value Analysis System
  • Value Analysis
  • Tools for Value Analysis
  • Cost Analysis
  • Cost Analysis Techniques
Negotiation Skills
  • Basic Approaches for Negotiation
  • Strategy and Planning for Negotiation
  • Tactics of Effective Negotiation
Purchase Management System
  • What is Purchasing
  • Purchase Department
  • Methods of Purchasing
  • Purchasing Performance
  • JIT Purchasing
Vendor Management
  • System of Vendor Evaluation
  • Parameters for Evaluation of Vendors Performance
  • Social Audit
  • Tender and Negotiation Guidelines
  • Purchase Review
Materials Planning
  • Materials Planning Need
  • Factors Affecting Materials Planning
  • Tools of Materials Planning
  • Principles and Procedure for Materials Planning
  • MRP (Material Requirements Planning)
  • MRP Processing
  • Other Planning Techniques
Materials Budgeting
  • Materials Budgeting Concepts
  • Materials Budgeting and Accounting
Material Classification, Standardization and Codification
  • Material Classification
  • Value Analysis and Material Classification
  • Material Codification Concepts
  • Material Codification Systems
  • Material Standardization
  • Material Simplification
  • Levels of Standardization
Material Handling
  • Material Handling Basics
  • Material Handling Systems
  • Containerization
  • Waste Management - Surplus and Obsolete
  • Damage and Pilferage
  • Cost Analysis
Stores Management and Warehousing
  • Stores Functions and Objectives
  • Types of Stores
  • Stores Layout and Storage
  • Successful Store-Keeping Factors
  • Warehousing
  • Warehouse Management System (WMS)
  • Warehouse Operating Principles
  • Warehouse Strategy
  • Planning Warehouse Distribution
  • Warehouse Layout
  • Automatic Warehousing
  • Schemes of Automatic Warehousing
  • Stock Keeping and Accounting
Quality Management
  • Quality Basics
  • Product vs Service Quality
  • Quality Management
  • Quality Management Methods
  • TQM
  • Six Sigma
  • Statistical Quality Control
  • Double and Multiple Sampling
Legal Framework
  • The Indian Contract Act, 1872
  • The Sales of Goods Act, 1930
Future Developments
  • Procurement Future Trends
  • Sustainable Procurement
  • Procurement Automation
  • Big Data and Procurement
  • Material Management Trends
  • RFID and Material Management
  • Material Management and Big Data

Store and Inventory Management

Warehousing
  • Introduction
  • Benefits of Warehousing
  • Functions of Warehouses
  • Need for Holding Stock
  • Characteristics of Warehouses
  • Warehousing Efficiency and Effectiveness
  • Information Technology Requirements
  • Measuring Performance
Warehouse Processes
  • Introduction
  • Receiving
  • Pre-Receipt
  • In-handling
  • Preparation
  • Offloading
  • Checking
  • Cross Docking
  • Recording
  • Quality control
  • Put-away
Warehouse Operating Principles
  • Operating Principles
  • Warehouse Design
  • Types of Warehouses
  • Warehouse Location
  • Planning the Distribution Warehouse
  • Warehouse Layout
  • Qualitative Factor Rating Method
Picking Strategies and Equipment
  • Introduction
  • Picker to Goods
  • Goods to Picker
  • Automated Picking
  • Material Handling Equipment
  • Storage Equipment
Order Picking Methods
  • Introduction
  • Industry Trends Affecting Order Picking
  • Modern Order Picking Systems
  • Stock Profiling
  • Order Picking Alternatives
  • Order Picking Strategies
  • Pick-To-Light Systems
  • Paper Pick Lists
  • Pick by Label
  • Pick by Voice
  • Barcode Scanning
  • Radio Frequency Identification
  • Pick by Light/Pick to Light
  • Put to Light
  • Type of Picking System and Equipment
Warehouse Processes from Replenishment to Dispatch
  • Replenishment
  • Other Activities
  • Value Adding Services
  • Stock Management
  • Stock or Inventory counting
  • The Annual Count
  • Safety and Security
  • Returns Processing
  • Dispatch
  • Role of Driver in Transportation
Storage and Handling equipment
  • Storage Systems
  • Pallets
  • Automated storage and retrieval Systems (AS/RS)
  • Temperature-Controlled Storage
  • Storage of Packaged Dangerous Substances
Warehouse Costs
  • Types of costs
  • Return on investment (ROI)
  • Traditional versus Activity Based Costing Systems
  • Activity based Costing for Multi-Principals
  • Calculating Warehouse Storage Costs
  • Logistics Charging Methods
Inventory Management
  • Inventory Basics
  • Inventory Management Basics
  • Types of Inventory
  • Classification of Inventory Systems
  • Inventory Management Models
  • Inventory Control and Replenishment Techniques
  • Inventory Accuracy and Cycle Counting
  • Demand Forecasting
  • Inventory Performance Measurement
  • Selective Inventory Management
  • Aggregate Inventory Planning
  • Exchange Curve
  • Deterministic Inventory Models
  • Probabilistic Inventory Models
  • Economic Order Quantity( EOQ)
  • ABC Inventory Planning
  • XYZ Analysis
  • Inventory Control of Slow Moving Items
  • Recent Developments in Inventory Management
Inventory Costing
  • Inventory Cost Types and Affecting Factors
  • Activity-Based Costing
  • Acceptance Sampling Plans
  • Accounting System
  • Advance Payment
Facilities Location
  • Introduction
  • When Does A Location Decision Arise?
  • Steps In The Facility Location Study
  • Subjective, Qualitative And Semi-Quantitative Techniques
  • Locational Break-Even Analysis
  • Some Quantitative Models For Facility
  • Some Case Examples
Facilities Layout And Materials Handling
  • Introduction
  • Basic Types Of Plant Layouts
  • Plant Layout Factors
  • Layout Design Procedure
  • Flow And Activity Analysis
  • Space Determination And 'Area Allocation
  • Computerised Layout Planning
  • Evaluation, Specification, Presentation And Implementation
  • Materials Handling Systems
  • Materials Handling Equipment
Forecasting Demand
  • Methods of Forecasting
  • Judgmental Forecasts
  • Time Series
  • Casual Forecasting
  • Planning Forecasts
Just-in-Time
  • Principles of just-in-time
  • Achieving just-in-time operations
  • JIT Implementation Design
  • Benefits and Disadvantages
  • Extending JIT
  • Comparisons With Other Methods
Future Developments
  • Future Trends
  • Sustainability in Warehousing and Inventory Management
  • Automation in Warehousing and Inventory Management
  • Big Data in Warehousing and Inventory Management

Distribution Management

Distribution Management
  • What is Distribution
  • Role of Distribution Function
  • Channel and Distribution
  • Types of Distribution Channel
  • Distribution Intermediary
  • Direct Delivery
  • Distribution Channel Structure
  • Distribution Channel Structure in India
  • International Distribution Channels
Physical Distribution
  • Physical Distribution Basics
  • Physical Distribution Relevance
  • Physical Distribution Components
  • Transportation
  • Warehousing
  • Inventory Management
  • Production Control and Materials Requirement Planning
  • Distribution Requirements Planning (DRP)
Distribution Network Design
  • Distribution Planning
  • Distribution Strategies
  • Distribution Network Design Factors
  • Distribution Cost
  • Distribution Network Design Options
  • Distribution Network Design Selection
  • Online Sales
Channel Design
  • Designing a Channel System
  • Network Models
  • Location Analysis Techniques
  • Channel and Market Segmentation
  • Channel and Market Positioning
  • Channel and Market Targeting
  • Channel Implementation
Channel Selection
  • Changing Business Environment
  • SWOT Analysis
  • Channel Selection
  • Creating and Administering the Channel
Channel Management
  • Managing The Channel Member
  • Trade Margin
  • Training and Development
  • Channel Vision, Mission and Objectives
  • Channel Motivation
  • Risk Management in Distribution
Supply Chain Management in Physical Distribution
  • What is Supply Chain Management?
  • Efficient Consumer Response
  • Rapid Response
  • Putting it All Together: What is the Right Supply Chain?
  • Manufacturing Flow Management
  • International Supply Chain and Logistics
  • Supply Chain Management in Rural Areas
Future Developments
  • Future Trends
  • Big Data
  • Internet of Things

Supply Chain and Logistics Strategy

Supply Chain Strategy
  • What is Strategy
  • What is Supply Chain Strategy
  • Business Strategy and SCM
  • Organizational Strategy and SCM
  • Competitive Advantage and SCM
  • Strategic Dimensions
  • Customer Focus and Alignment
  • Forecast-Driven Enterprise
  • Demand-Driven Enterprise
  • Number of Supply Chains
  • Strategy Audit
Supply Chain Strategic Management
  • Strategic Management Processes
  • Supply Chain Strategy
  • Environmental Analysis
  • Pestle Analysis
  • SWOT Analysis
  • Value Chain Analysis
  • Competitor Analysis
Strategic Decision Making
  • What is Decision Making
  • Decision Making Process
  • Decision Making Strategies
  • What is Strategic Decision Making
  • Strategic Decision Making Models
Supply Chain Design
  • Supply Chain Decision Phases
  • Supply Chain Process View
  • Achieving Strategic Fit
  • Supply Chain Segmentation
  • Aggregate Planning
  • Planning Strategies
Logistics Network Planning
  • What is Logistics Network Design
  • Design Issue and Data
  • Distribution Centres and Warehouses
  • Modeling Techniques
  • Logistics Network Design Process
  • International Logistics
  • International Transaction Channels
  • International Distribution Channel
Logistics and SCM Costing
  • What is Cost
  • Fixed and Variable Costs
  • Cost Analysis
  • SCM Costing
  • What are Logistics Costs
  • Logistics Costs Types
  • Logistics Cost Analysis and Approaches
  • Activity-based costing (ABC)
  • Target Costing
  • Logistics Cost Analysis Formulas
Logistics and SCM Optimization
  • What is optimization
  • Business Process Optimization
  • Modeling and Optimization
  • Logistics Problems
  • Logistics Optimization
  • Supply Chain Optimization
  • Time Compression
  • Outsourcing
  • Agile Supply Chain
  • Lean Supply Chain
  • Hybrid Supply Chain
  • Demand and Supply Side Alignment
Safety and Security
  • Supply Chain Safety
  • Supply Chain Security
  • Supply Chain Security Challenges and Solutions
  • International Supply Chain Security Programs
  • United States Supply Chain Security Programs
  • European Union Supply Chain Security Programs
Sustainability and Environment
  • What is Sustainability
  • Environmental Efficiency and Sustainability
  • Green Supply Chain Management
  • Life Cycle Assessment
  • Reverse Logistics
  • Sustainable Supply Chain Strategies
Risk Management
  • Risk Management Basics
  • Risk Management Process
  • Business Risk Assessment
  • Business Risk Mitigation Options
  • Business Risk Treatments
  • Supply Chain Vulnerability
  • Supply Chain Risk Factors
  • Supply Chain Risk Management
  • SCM Internal and External Environments
  • SCM Risk Assessment
  • SCM Risk Treatment
  • Supply Chain Resilence
Monitoring and Performance Measurement
  • Performance Management
  • Monitoring
  • SCOR Model
  • The Balanced Scorecard
  • KPI
  • Financial Measures
  • Benchmarking
Future Developments
  • Internationalization
  • Security
  • Ecological Sustainability
  • Future Trends

Admission details

Apply for the Master of Supply Chain Management and Logistics online course by Vskills by following the below-mentioned guidelines:

  • Go to the Vskills’ official website at www.vskills.in.
  • Then, type the name of the course (Master of Supply Chain Management and Logistics) in the search bar on the website.
  • Click on it to select the suitable certification.
  • You can then continue by choosing the “Buy Now” option.
  • You will be taken to a fresh page. On this webpage, enter your details and continue with the checkout.
  • Select your payment method and finish by paying the course fee.

Evaluation process

Qualifying an online exam is necessary to receive the certificate for the Vskills Master of Supply Chain Management and Logistics course. You can schedule the date of the exam per your convenience as Vskills conducts the exam once every month. 

You will have to attempt a 50-question MCQ-based test. No marks will be deducted for the wrong answers. The duration of the test is one hour, and you need to answer a minimum of 25 questions correctly to earn the certificate. You can view the exam result immediately after giving the test.

How it helps

The Vskills Warehouse Manager Certification online course is curated to help you acquire every essential concept and skill to pursue a successful career. 

You will acquire fluency in the fundamentals of SCM and logistics. It will enable you to lead teams and gain recognition within your organisation. If you are new to the field, the comprehensive course content will allow you to become proficient in the roles and responsibilities of a logistics and SCM professional. 

FAQs

Can I take the Master of Supply Chain Management and Logistics programme offline?

No, the Master of Supply Chain Management and Logistics course by Vskills is an online course and cannot be pursued offline.

How many attempts do I have at clearing the certification exam?

For the Master of Supply Chain Management and Logistics online training, you can attempt the certification exam once. But, in the event of an unsuccessful attempt, there is no limit on reappearing for the exam. However, the fee for the same is not included in the overall course fee. You have to pay extra charges for reappearing.

What is the minimum qualifying criteria for the Master of Supply Chain Management and Logistics course?

There are no eligibility criteria for the Supply Chain Master Course.

Does Vskills offer a scholarship for this course?

As of now, there is no scholarship programme for the Master of Supply Chain Management and Logistics course.

How to contact Vskills for a query?

You can request a callback from the Vskills team by visiting the official Vskills website. Also, you can take the help of the virtual assistant on the website to guide you through.

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