Supply Chain Management

Description of the Course

This course will define supply chain management and present related topics such as procurement, e-business, and logistics. The course will additionally tackle the important concerns and developing trends in supply management that firms may utilize to develop their supply chain strategy.

Objectives of the Course

• To define supply chain management and understand its evolution and process flow.
• To learn about the structures and functions of supply chain management, as well as the current significant issues and improvements in the field.
• To know the role of supply chain management in procurement and e-business.
• To better understand logistics and how supply management could be beneficial in the development of an efficient supply chain and strategy.

Outline of the Course

• Evolution of Supply Chain Management
• Supply Chain Management Process Flow
• Facilities, Functions, and Activities of Supply Chain Management
• Key Issues and Trends in Supply Chain Management
• Procurement
• E-business
• Supplier Management
• Logistics
• Creating an Effective Supply Chain/Strategy