The supply chain industry has emerged into a complicated profession requiring strong logistical and managerial abilities as a result of digital change and globalisation. The UCT’s Supply Chain Management online course is intended to provide candidates with the necessary managerial abilities to explore profitable new job prospects in the supply chain industry.
Supply chain performance is critical to overall business performance; experts with a deep grasp of Logistics and supply chain management are appreciated by firms across industries. The Supply Chain Management Training teaches how to make smart decisions about inventory, procurement, storage, transportation management and demand as well as how to create an efficient distribution network plan.
Supply Chain Management syllabus assists in obtaining the tools needed to manage a company's entry into global trade, as well as provide up-to-date industrial knowledge supported by Africa's best university, which can be used to provide a competitive advantage to any organization.
The fees for the course Supply Chain Management is -
Fee type
Fee amount in INR
Supply Chain Management fees
Rs. 76,171
Installment Plan
1st installment
Required before:
2025-01-21
Amount Due:
₹38,086.00 INR
2nd installment
Required before:
2025-02-20
Amount Due:
₹38,085.00 INR
Eligibility Criteria
Certification Qualifying Details
To qualify for the Supply Chain Management certification, Students need to attend and finish all learning modules, as well as submit assignments and coursework, and participate in classroom fast assessment tasks such as tests, live polling, questionnaires, case studies, and so on. The grading procedure is mostly based on the student's online submission of a number of work and presentations. To be eligible for certification, students must observe all of the rules stated in the coursebook and meet all of the requirements listed.
What you will learn
Supply ManagementWarehousing Management
After the completion of Supply Chain Management online training from UCT, Candidates will acquire superior Leadership abilities as a result of a thorough understanding of logistics and supply chain management. Students will gain hands-on experience in operations, logistics, quality assurance, and manufacturing along with expertise in creating and monitoring the performance of integrated logistics plans.
Professionals who want to improve or increase their supply management skills and abilities.
Sales managers, Marketing Managers
Individuals who are now employed as a general or senior manager or working in the warehouse, logistics, transport, marketing, inventory management, retail, or consumer service can join the course.
Those in the public sector who are responsible for the implementation of supply chain medical systems or service delivery.
Admission Details
To get admission to the Supply Chain Management course for beginners, follow the steps mentioned below:
Step 1. Follow the official URL to open the official course page.
Step 2. To start the registration process, click on the ‘Register Now’ button
Step 3. Agree with the terms and conditions of Getsmarter and save to continue
Step 4. Generate a profile on the Getsmarter platform and save
Step 5. Provide the sponsor details if applicable and fill billing address
Step 6. Make payment using a credit/debit card or bank transfer and start learning
The Syllabus
Recognise the importance of effective supply chain management
Define the four key management functions of planning, organising, leading, and controlling
Define competitive advantage in the context of supply chain management
Demonstrate a thorough understanding of the four key functional management areas in the supply chain
Review the key management tasks and functional management areas in the supply chain
Define the key functions, objectives, and organisational role of procurement in the supply chain
Discuss how consumer buying behaviour is different from organisational buying behaviour
Explain how procurement management is used to make strategic business decisions
Demonstrate an understanding of the importance of external relationships and negotiation
Outline the advantages and disadvantages of outsourcing
Articulate the role of supplier evaluations and inclusive costing in the sourcing process
Define inventory management, its classifications, and its difference from supply chain management
Demonstrate a thorough understanding of the different inventory processes
Illustrate the effectiveness of inventory control
Determine the advantages and disadvantages of local and international inventory control
Compare relevant facets of importing and exporting in supply chain management
Analyse the challenges of importing and exporting
Recognise the basic principles, values, and primary objectives of warehousing
Outline the advantages and disadvantages of different warehouse and storage facility types
Identify the aspects that help to determine the location of a warehouse
Determine the factors of effective warehouse design for the supply chain
Interpret how technology's integration into warehousing optimises supply chain management
Distinguish how warehouse safety and housekeeping influence warehouse performance
Deduce warehouse performance through the evaluation of core warehouse efficiencies
Describe the economic benefits and impact of transportation on the supply chain
Explain the advantages and disadvantages of each transportation mode
Articulate the need for environmentally sustainable packaging
Investigate the use of containerism in supply chain management
Deduce ways to reduce packaging costs for effective supply chain management
Identify the different forecasting methods and their applicable contexts
Determine the differences between various quantitative and qualitative forecasting techniques
Interpret the role that forecasting error plays in ensuring an operation’s success
Investigate technology's impact on forecasting
Predict demand forecast and forecasting error by using predictive analytic techniques
Interpret the role of reverse logistics in supply chain management
Practise identifying best practices in reverse logistics
Compare different methods of implementing reverse logistics strategy
Contrast the advantages and disadvantages of reverse logistics and investment recovery
Defend the role of outsourcing in reverse logistics
Evaluate the strategic approach of a reverse logistics implementation programme
Interpret the role of the supply chain as a strategic tool
Illustrate the difference between traditional and emerging supply chain strategic thought
Analyse the supply chain structure from a competitive perspective
Investigate the nine-step process as a tool to improve a supply chain's competitive advantage
Measure the performance of a supply chain through the evaluative framework
Create a competitive supply chain management plan
Instructors
UCT Cape Town Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ's)
1: What are the 5 basic steps of supply chain management?
Make, plan, deliver, source and return are the 5 basics of supply chain management.
2: What are the three types of supply chain strategies?
Tactical, strategic and operational are the three types of supply chain strategies.
3: What are the 3 important aspects of supply?
Sourcing, scheduling, and delivery are the 3 important aspects of supply.
4: What is a supply chain management course?
The supply chain management course teaches to manage the flow of products and services from raw suppliers to end customers via warehouses and factories.
5: Is supply chain management a good career?
Supply chain management is a lucrative field with a lot of momentum in India, as the logistics business is critical to economic development and progress.