To provide learners with foundational knowledge and practical understanding of supply chain operations, including procurement, inventory control, logistics, and documentation, enabling them to perform entry-level roles in supply chain and logistics functions.

1. Explain the key concepts and components of supply chain management (Understand)
2. Apply procurement and purchasing procedures (Apply)
3. Perform basic inventory control calculations and techniques (Apply)
4. Identify logistics and transportation processes (Understand)
5. Prepare basic supply chain documentation (Apply)

Module 1: Introduction to Supply Chain Management

• Definition, scope, and importance of Supply Chain Management (SCM)
• Key components of SCM:
o Suppliers
o Manufacturers
o Warehouses
o Distribution channels
o Customers
• Flow in supply chain:
o Material flow
o Information flow
o Financial flow
• Objectives of SCM:
o Cost reduction
o Service level improvement
• Key performance indicators (KPIs):
o Lead time
o Order fulfillment rate
o Inventory turnover
• Role of SCM in different industries (retail, manufacturing, e-commerce)

Module 2: Procurement & Purchasing

• Procurement cycle:
o Need identification
o Supplier sourcing
o Request for Quotation (RFQ)
o Evaluation and selection
o Purchase order issuance
• Types of purchasing:
o Local vs international procurement
• Vendor selection criteria:
o Price
o Quality
o Delivery time
o Reliability
• Basic negotiation techniques
• Contract basics and terms
• Ethical practices in procurement

Module 3: Inventory Management

• Types of inventory:
o Raw materials
o Work-in-progress (WIP)
o Finished goods
• Inventory control techniques:
o FIFO (First In First Out)
o LIFO (Last In First Out)
• Stock level calculations:
o Minimum level
o Maximum level
o Reorder level
• Economic Order Quantity (EOQ) – concept and application
• Stock verification and cycle counting
• Causes and impact of overstocking and stockouts

Module 4: Logistics & Transportation

• Definition and importance of logistics
• Modes of transportation:
o Road
o Air
o Sea
• Factors influencing transport selection:
o Cost
o Speed
o Nature of goods
• Route planning and scheduling
• Packaging and material handling basics
• Introduction to third-party logistics (3PL)
• Transportation documentation (basic)

Module 5: Documentation & ERP Basics

• Key supply chain documents:
o Purchase Order (PO)
o Invoice
o Delivery Note
o Goods Receipt Note (GRN)
• Documentation flow in procurement and logistics
• Introduction to ERP systems:
o Purpose and benefits
• Basic ERP functions:
o Data entry
o Inventory tracking
o Order processing
• Importance of data accuracy and record keeping

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