Procurement and Logistics Management

This module covers fundamental concepts of inventory management in supply chains, including inventory types, cost-benefit analysis, performance measures, and calculation methods for optimal inventory levels. Topics include ABC analysis, economic order quantity (EOQ), safety stock calculations, and the impact of inventory on profitability.

This module explores the fundamentals of MRP systems, including basic models, inputs/outputs, and planning processes. It covers master production scheduling, bill of materials, gross and net requirements calculation, and capacity planning concepts.

This module examines strategic sourcing processes, supplier assessment methods, and supply chain contracts. It covers supplier selection criteria, contract types for performance improvement, and collaborative design approaches in procurement.

This module covers purchasing fundamentals including purchase order management, electronic data interchange (EDI), auto ID technologies, and vendor managed inventory systems. It focuses on modern purchasing technologies and collaborative approaches.

This module explores manufacturing fundamentals, including different types of layouts and strategies, manufacturing orders, and technologies. It covers process-focused, product-focused, and fixed-position layouts, along with various manufacturing operations and technologies.

This module covers transportation fundamentals, modes, network design, and risk management in logistics. It explores various transportation options including trucks, rail, air, water, and intermodal solutions, along with routing, scheduling, and freight forwarding concepts.

This module focuses on warehousing activities, facility layouts, and value-adding processes in distribution centers. It covers reception, storage, shipment preparation, materials handling, and modern distribution center technologies.