Supply Chain Planning, Inventory Management & Procurement
 

Everything You Need to know about Supply Chain Planning, Inventory Management & Procurement
What you'll learn
Introduction to Supply Chain Management
Different Flows in Supply Chain: Cash Flow, Information Flow, Returns, Material Flow
Supply Chain Responsiveness & Efficiency
Different type of Networks: Direct Shipment, Drop Shipment, E commerce Model, Omni Channel
Learn about decision Making in Supply Chain in Different Phases: Design, Planning & Execution
Learn about Different type of Planning : Business Planning, Demand Planning , Sales & Ops Planning, Production Planning, Supply Planning and Logistics Planning
Gain understanding of Aggregate Planning
learn about different manufacturing strategies: Make to Order, Make to Stock, Assemble to Order etc.
Learn about Bill of Materials (BOM)
Learn about Materials Requirement Planning (MRP)
Gain understanding of MRP calculations and Master Production Schedule
Excel template for MRP
Learn about Concept of Days of Supply (DOS)
Learn about creating a shortage report
Gain understanding of Inventory management & principles
Learn insights about different strategies of Inventory management
Learn about Delivery Postponement strategy for inventory management
Inventory management for Spares, Production & MRO items
Learn about procurement & sourcing
Learn about Spend management & sourcing strategies
Learn about China Sourcing strategy
Gain insights about how international trade is done using Inco terms
Learn to Create Excel Dashboard for Supply Chain Analytics
Requirements
Prior experience of Supply Chain is not required.
Description
Supply chains are the invisible engines driving today's global economy. From the food we eat to the technology we use, every product relies on a complex network of suppliers, manufacturers, distributors, and retailers working together to deliver value. This course is designed to demystify that process and provide you with a solid foundation in supply chain management.
You will begin by exploring the essential building blocks of supply chains: procurement, inventory management, planning Each module breaks down these concepts into practical insights, showing how decisions in one area ripple across the entire system. Through real‑world examples and case studies, you'll see how leading companies optimize lead times, balance costs, and adapt to challenges such as fluctuating demand, global disruptions, and sustainability requirements.
The course emphasizes both theory and application. You'll learn key frameworks for analyzing supply chain performance, understand the role of technology in modern operations, and discover strategies for building resilience in uncertain environments. Interactive exercises and downloadable resources will help you apply these principles to real scenarios, ensuring that your learning is actionable and relevant.
By the end of this course, you will be able to
- Understand the fundamental components of supply chain management: procurement, production, inventory, logistics, and distribution.
- Identify key supply chain drivers and explain how they impact efficiency and cost.
- Map the flow of goods, services, and information across a supply chain network.
- Analyze real‑world case studies to see how companies optimize lead times and manage demand fluctuations.
- Recognize the role of technology and data in modern supply chain operations.
- Apply basic frameworks to evaluate supply chain performance and resilience.
- Explore strategies for balancing cost, quality, and speed in global supply chains.
- Excel Dashboards
Who this course is for
Learning enthusiasts and Supply Chain professionals and students would find this course very helpful