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Quick Facts
| Medium Of Instructions | Mode Of Learning | Mode Of Delivery | Frequency Of Classes |
|---|---|---|---|
| English | Self Study, Virtual Classroom, Campus Based/Physical Classroom | Video and Text Based | Weekends |
Course Overview
Advanced Programme in Supply Chain Management (APSCM) is a part-time 1-year programme that is an integration of state – of – the –art analytical models and interactive classroom discussions that will help you make better decisions related to supply chains. This programme aims to provide crucial skills to young managers in areas like retailing, product management, e-commerce, sourcing, and procurement that will further help them assume senior roles in these fields.
APSCM certificate course is a highly interactive and advanced programme that will help you deliver corporate success by efficiently coordinating both suppliers and customers. The programme includes discussions of cross-functionality that will further broaden the understanding of the participants.
The Advanced Programme in Supply Chain Management is designed to adhere to the requirements of an individual’s part of SCM operational activities like production planning, sales and distribution planning, procurement, logistics planning, and other activities like selection and management of vendors, product redesign for SCM and SCM network optimization. After the completion of APSCM certificate course (APSCM), you will have the skill set to rise up to their firm’s expectations. Here we have provided a comprehensive guide to the offerings, benefits, fees, and many more details of the programme.
The Highlights
- Offers advanced Satellite-based distance learning technology
- Offers in campus classroom interaction
- Offers Campus visits
- Eminent faculty
Programme Offerings
- Satellite based distance learning technology
- Flexible learning
- In campus classroom interaction
- online classes once a week
- Learn distribution management
- Learn retailing
- learn product management
Courses and Certificate Fees
| Certificate Availability | Certificate Providing Authority |
|---|---|
| yes | IIM Calcutta |
Eligibility Criteria
Work Experience
Participants are required to have at least a three year working experience.
Education
Participants should have a score of at least 50 per cent of their Graduates/ undergraduate degree.
Certification Qualifying Details
APSCM Participants will be assessed on the basis of the entrance exam conducted by Hughes and the application form submitted.
What you will learn
After the completion of the APSCM certificate course participants will have acquired the following skills:
- You will have learned how to effectively communicate in-between suppliers and customers to establish an efficient system that will lead to corporate success.
- In the highly competitive and fast changing business environment is it necessary to have an in-depth understanding of the core concepts of SCM. This programme will help you learn and apply these strategies for business advancement.
- Discussions involving various cross functioning issues will help you gain a wider perspective and assume better responsibilities cross functionally.
Who it is for
This Advanced Programme in Supply Chain Management course is specially designed for managers who plan to further their careers in logistics or supply chain areas in both service and manufacturing organizations.
Admission Details
To find out more about the admission process and download the application form for Advanced Programme in Supply Chain Management certificate course by IIM Calcutta, please visit https://www.hugheseducation.com/iim-calcutta/apscm
Application Details
To apply for Advanced Programme in Supply Chain Management certificate course by IIM Calcutta, you need to follow these steps:
Step 1: Visit https://www.hugheseducation.com/iim-calcutta/apscm
Step 2: Fill in the application form and submit the necessary documents with the help of Hughes team
Step 3: Hughes team will validate the documents
Step 4: IIM Calcutta members will screen the profiles
Step 5: Join the programme
The Syllabus
- Core Supply Chain processes
- Supply Chain complexity- Bull whip effect, Handling uncertainty
- introduction to Supply Chain Simulation
- Evaluating supply chain network strategy: capacity, technology, translating supply chain decisions into financial terms - Total Landed Cost, Total Cost of Ownership, Discounted cash flow analysis
- Supply Chain Structure Design: Push, pull, postponement
- Supply Chain Governance: Contracts and Relationships
- Risk and Resilience in Supply Chains
- Introduction to Demand Forecasting and Forecasting Accuracy
- Forecasting: Time Series Methods and Causal Methods
- Economic Order Quantity models- sensitivity, non-instantaneous lead time, quantity discounts, concept of back orders
- Single period inventory models – critical ratio, expected profit, expected units short
- Continuous review policy(s,Q) model & Periodic review policy (R,S) model using performance metrics (cycle service level and item fill rate) and stockout cost metrics (cost per stockout event and cost per item short)
- Special issues- exchange curves, grouping like items, location pooling
- Freight transportation- selection and its impact on inventory
- Warehousing- design, operations heuristics, material handling
- Product Life Cycle and Distribution Challenges
- Managing Customer Relationships
- Measuring Channel Performance
- Managing Channel Conflict
- Development of Supply Strategies
- Purchasing Performance Evaluation
- Supplier Price & Cost Analysis, Value Analysis
- Customs, Duties, Tariffs, INCO terms, Rules of origin, Letter of credit etc.
- Aggregate Planning, Sales & Operations Planning, MRP
- Sourcing Quality, Acceptance Sampling, Process Capability
- Supply Chain Finance
- Modelling Optimization and Simulation for Supply Chains
- Simulation games for Supply Chains
- Digital transformation of Supply Chain
- Role of blockchains in digital transformation
- Internet of Things, Enablers (clouds, platforms and digital twins), Digital purchasing
- Case studies of applications in various sectors
Finance
- Conceptual framework of financial reporting; Corporate Financial Statements: Balance Sheet; Profit and Loss Statement; Cash Flow Statement Analysing Financial Statements; Financial Ratios;
- Taxation & supply chains
Strategy
- Strategy & Strategic management process
Negotiations
International Trade
- Theories of international trade
- Trade pattern across the world- trade and investment linkage through production networks Trade policy instruments-tariff, quota and other measures WTO and Trade Blocks
Legal
- Legal Aspects of Purchasing, Sourcing & Contracts
Instructors
IIM Calcutta Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ's)
The Advanced Programme in Supply Chain Management is a part-time degree that stretches over a one-year programme.
The classes are conducted using Satellite-based distance learning technology. It has immersive sessions, accompanied by various discussions. The classes are conducted once a week on Wednesdays from 6:30 PM to 9:30 PM.
Yes, the course has campus visits. There will be 2 campus visits of 4 days each.
Yes, you need to have 3 years of work experience in a supply chain management role.
For all the details and downloading the application form, you are requested to visit https://www.hugheseducation.com/iim-calcutta/apscm