Supply Chain Management

Course Description:

The Higher Certificate in Supply Chain Management offers a combination of theory and practice in this particular field of study. The qualification aims to develop an integrated conceptual understanding, synthesis and application of specific issues in supply chain management. The purpose of this qualification is to equip students with a sound fundamental knowledge base and basic skills. The qualification offers relevancy to the South African market and commercial sector.

The online Supply Chain Management programme is a respected qualification both at a corporate and government level. The Higher Certificate in Supply Chain Management is aimed at equipping line managers with the knowledge and skills required to fulfill their management role within the logistics and supply chain sector of an organisation. This includes the areas of warehousing, transport, inventory, materials management and purchasing.

Curricculum Outline

One Year Course

Duration: 12 Months

Modules

• Management Principles
• Introduction to Supply Chain Management
• Basic Economics and Finance
• Logistics and Materials Handling
• Introduction to Operations Management
• Introduction to Purchasing Management

Assessment

• Knowledge Checks
• Short essay questions
• Project

Course Outcome:

Upon successful completion of the Supply Chain Management programme, the student should be able to:

• Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of the supply chain management environment within an organisation.
• Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of the influence of performance and risk within a supply chain management environment.
• Contribute to the development of a supply chain strategy for an organisation.
• Contribute to operational plans for supply chain management.
• Implement a supply chain strategy.