The Supply Chain Management Certified Application Associate course provides a comprehensive overview of key concepts, strategies, and tools essential for effective management of supply chains in today’s dynamic business environment. Here’s a general outline of what such a course might cover:

Learning objectives
In this course, you will learn:

• Design and process efficient and responsive supply chain network tailored to organizational goals.
• Techniques for demand forecasting, inventory planning, and production scheduling.
• Develop effective strategies for managing relationships with suppliers.
• Supply performance evaluation, contract negotiation, and collaboration.
• Principles of inventory management, including ABC analysis, just-in-time (JIT) inventory systems, and RFID and barcode systems.
• Establishing key performance indicators (KPIs) and metrics for apt decision making.

UNIT 1
    Introduction to Supply Chain Management

• Lesson 1: Supply chain management in business operations.

UNIT 2
    Supply Chain Strategy and Design

• Lesson 1: Supply chain strategies (e.g., lean, agile, hybrid).
• Lesson 2: Supply chain network design
• Lesson 3: Strategic sourcing and procurement

UNIT 3
    Demand Planning and Forecasting

• Lesson 1: Demand forecasting techniques.
• Lesson 2: Sales and operations planning (S&OP)
• Lesson 3: Collaborative planning, forecasting, and replenishment (CPFR)

UNIT 4
    Inventory Management

• Lesson 1: Inventory optimization techniques.
• Lesson 2: Inventory control models (e.g., EOQ, safety stock)
• Lesson 3: ABC analysis and inventory classification

UNIT 5
    Logistics and Transportation Management

• Lesson 1: Warehouse management.
• Lesson 2: Transportation modes and selection
• Lesson 3: Freight management and optimization

UNIT 6
    Supplier Relationship Management (SRM)

• Lesson 1: Supplier selection and evaluation.
• Lesson 2: Supplier performance management
• Lesson 3: Contract management and negotiation

UNIT 7
    Production Planning and Scheduling

• Lesson 1: Master production scheduling (MPS).
• Lesson 2: Material requirements planning (MRP)
• Lesson 3: Capacity planning and management

UNIT 8
    Quality Management in Supply Chain

• Lesson 1: Total quality management (TQM).
• Lesson 2: Six Sigma principles and methodologies
• Lesson 3: Continuous improvement techniques

UNIT 9
    Supply Chain Risk Management

• Lesson 1: Identification and assessment of supply chain risks.
• Lesson 2: Risk mitigation strategies
• Lesson 3: Business continuity planning

UNIT 10
    Sustainability and Ethical Practices

• Lesson 1: Sustainable supply chain practices.
• Lesson 2: Corporate social responsibility (CSR)
• Lesson 3: Ethical sourcing and fair labor practices

UNIT 11
    Information Systems in Supply Chain

• Lesson 1: Enterprise resource planning (ERP) systems.
• Lesson 2: Supply chain management (SCM) software
• Lesson 3: Integration of information systems across the supply chain

UNIT 12
    Case Studies and Practical Applications

• Lesson 1: Analysis of real-world supply chain scenarios.
• Lesson 2: Application of concepts and techniques to solve supply chain problems
• Lesson 3: Group projects and presentations

UNIT 13
    Certification Exam Preparation

• Lesson 1: Review of key concepts covered in the course.
• Lesson 2: Practice exams and quizzes.
• Lesson 3: Exam-taking strategies and tips.
• Conclusion
• Exam

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