IIM Kozhikode | Professional Certificate Programme in Supply Chain Management
To effectively manage and optimize supply chains in a fast-changing, technology-driven environment
To effectively manage and optimize supply chains in a fast-changing, technology-driven environment
Course Snapshot
- FeeINR 2,50,000/- + GST
- Work Experience5 - 30 Years
- Duration1 Year
- Delivery MethodBlended- Online
Course Detail
Programme Overview:
Supply Chain Management has emerged as one of key areas of management promising tremendous opportunities for cost optimization and for maximizing customer value. In a competitive marketplace, an organization can achieve competitive edge by working closely with its business partners. This programme focuses on equipping students with modern concepts, tools, techniques and knowledge to effectively manage and optimize supply chains in a fast-changing, technology-driven environment.
It will focus on understanding and analyzing various managerial, operational and environmental levers and apply them to achieve supply chain excellence. Our discussions would be focused on end-to-end analysis of supply chains, and include issues related to strategy, design, planning & execution, coordination & supply management, as well as issues related to sustainability, emerging trends and new age challenges. It seeks to equip current and budding supply chain managers with tools and concepts to manage and improved supply chains and put them on the path to operational excellence.
Programme Highlights:
- Enhanced Adaption to disruptions
- Completion certificate
- Executive Alumini Status
- Hands on data driven activities
- Expert Led Lectures
- Relevant and Strategic insights
- Campus experience
- Prospects of career Advancement
Desired Candidate Profile
- For Indian Participants - Graduates (10+2+3) or Diploma Holders (only 10+2+3) from a recognized university (UGC/AICTE/DEC/AIU/State Government) in any discipline.
- Diploma Holders (10+3) will be considered on a case to case basis subject to having a minimum of 10 Years of work experience in a supervisory role at the time of applying for this programme.
- For International Participants - Graduation or equivalent degree from any recognized University or Institution in their respective country
- Minimum of 5 years overall work experience.
Course Modules
Supply Chain Models and Management
Quantitative Technique
Vendor Management
Procurement Strategies
- Procurement Models, Process & Systems
- Outsourcing
- Category Sourcing
- Sourcing Business Services
- Contract Management
- Supplier Relationship Management
- Innovation Sourcing
- Sustainable Procurement
Supply Chain Finance
- Understanding Supply Chain Finance
- SCF - The Buyer Perspective
- SCF - The Seller Perspective
- SCF - The Finance Provider
- Optimizing Financing Costs
- Challenges in Managing Finances and Strategies to Improve Business Efficiencies
Supply Chain Analytics
- Statistics in Supply Chains
- Preliminary On Modelling and Analytics
- Formulating and solving optimization models
- Analytics - Predictive, Prescriptive and Descriptive
- Dashboarding and Data Visualization
Circular Supply Chain
- Linear vs. Circular Supply Chains
- Building Blocks of Circular Supply Chains
- Circular Supply Chain Strategies
- Importance and Benefits of Circular Supply Chains
- Circular Economy
Digital Supply Chain
- Digital Operations and Supply Chain
- Digital Technologies (AI/ML, IoT, 3D printing, blockchains, etc.) for Supply Chain
- Digital Fulfilment
- AI/ML for Supply Chain
- Smart Factory and Smart Supply Chain
- Digital Waste Management
Elastic Logistics
- The Need for Elastic Logistics
- Implementation Strategies
- Benefits and Challenges of Elastic Logistics
Green and Sustainable SCM
- Environmental Responsibility
- Social Commitment and Responsible Sourcing
- Financial Management
- Strategies for Sustainable SCM (Waste Management, Risk Management, Reducing Carbon Footprints etc.)
Leadership & Corporate Governance in Supply Chain
- Effective Leadership in Supply Chain
- Data Based Decision Making Skills
- Building and Managing High-Performance Teams
- Change Management
- Corporate Governance
- Effective Communication & Resilience in Supply Chains
New Age SC Challenges
- Complexities in Demand Forecasting
- Challenges in Material Management
- Supply Chain Fragmentation
- Managing Dynamics of Transnational and International Operations
- Keeping Pace with Digital Transformation in SCM
- Managing Volatile Political, Environmental and Social Impacts