Fundamentals of Supply Chain Management – Online Short Course

.COURSE OVERVIEW

Module 1- Professional Values and Ethics:

In this module you will learn how to:

• Analyse issues relating to professional and ethical conduct
• Evaluate an ethical code of conduct as it applies to the operational environment
• Apply professional ethics in practical situations
  

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Module 2 – Demonstrate an understanding of the supply chain environment 

In this module you will learn how to:

• Specify the difference between centralised and decentralised procurement
• Analyse the components and application of total cost of ownership (TCO) principles
• Conduct a supply market analysis
• Identify and analyse the process of selecting and evaluating suppliers
  

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Module 3-  Evaluate the influences of key components in a supply chain 

In this module you will learn how to:

• Evaluate key influences on a supply chain environment
• Analyse and implement stakeholder relationships within the supply chain
• Obtain and analyse information on the supply chain
• Apply improvements to the supply chain
  

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Module 4 – Negotiate with suppliers

In this module you will learn how to:

• Describe processes & principles used when negotiating with the suppliers
• Plan to negotiate with the suppliers
• Negotiate with the suppliers
• Review negotiation with the supplier
  

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COURSE DELIVERY

The course is delivered through the School of Shipping Learning website and allows you to study at your own pace (recommended duration 8 weeks). You may begin and register any time. A Subject Matter Expert and will provide you with academic support through the learning website and a Course Coordinator will also be available on email and telephone to provide you with administrative support.

ASSESSMENT AND AWARD OF THE CERTIFICATE

You are not required to write any exams as a formative and summative assessment is completed online. You will need to achieve a mark of at least 60% for each assessment to receive the certification. Should you not gain competency on your first attempt one more resubmission will be allowed at no additional cost.

ENTRY REQUIREMENTS

The only entry requirement for this course is a desire to learn and advance your career.
In order to do this course, you will need:

• An email account
• Access to a computer and the internet
• Be able to open and read PDF documents
• Read and write in the English language