Purchasing and Supply Chain Management Diploma

Purchasing and Supply Chain Management Diploma

Duration: 6 months

Assessment: One comprehensive practical assignment

Prepare to become a proficient purchasing manager and supply chain management specialist through this fully online, flexible diploma. The course covers strategic and operational aspects of purchasing and supply chain functions, equipping you with the knowledge to manage procurement processes, inventory, distribution, and customer service effectively to optimize organizational supply chains.

Course Modules and Key Learnings:

1. Strategies and Realities in Purchasing and Supply Chain Management
   Understand fundamental concepts and emerging trends impacting purchasing and supply chain practices.

2. Developments in Purchasing and Supply Chain Management
   Explore new tools, technologies, and evolving global supply chain dynamics.

3. Strategic Purchasing Management and Purchasing Policy
   Learn to develop procurement strategies aligned with organizational goals, implementing purchasing policies to ensure compliance and efficiency.

4. Quality Management and Customer Service
   Gain skills to maintain quality standards and deliver excellent customer service within the supply chain framework.

5. Supply Chain Management Fundamentals
   Study the integration and coordination of supply chain activities for enhanced value creation and competitive advantage.

6. Managing the Supply Chain Function
   Learn operational roles, challenges, and best practices for effective supply chain management.

7. Operating Environments
   Analyze different business contexts and environments affecting purchasing and supply chain operations.

8. Provisioning and Inventory Control
   Understand inventory management techniques for optimizing stock levels and reducing costs.

9. Stores Management
   Learn about warehouse operations, storage systems, and handling practices.

10. Transport and Physical Distribution
    Explore logistics, transportation management, and distribution strategies to ensure timely delivery and cost efficiency.

Assessment:
Your competence will be demonstrated by completing one practical assignment designed to apply course concepts to realistic purchasing and supply chain scenarios. Students can start their assignments immediately and complete the diploma flexibly upon submission.