Analyse and management practices within the supply chain

Management Practices within the Supply Chain | Strengthen Supply Chain Decision-Making

The Analyse and Management Practices within the Supply Chain course is designed to provide learners with the analytical tools and management strategies needed to improve supply chain performance. This self-paced online course focuses on key areas such as demand forecasting, process analysis, risk management, and decision-making in supply chain operations.

What will I learn in this course?

You’ll learn how to evaluate supply chain processes using critical thinking and quantitative analysis, apply analytical models such as SWOT, root cause analysis, and ABC classification, and use forecasting techniques to improve demand planning. The course also covers how to identify risks and bottlenecks through scenario planning, implement data-driven management strategies for inventory control and logistics optimisation, and leverage digital tools and dashboards to enhance visibility and responsiveness across the supply chain

What you’ll gain from this course:

✅ Understand the principles of supply chain analysis and their application to real-world challenges.
✅ Use forecasting, data analysis, and modelling tools to improve supply chain decision-making.
✅ Identify inefficiencies, assess risks, and recommend performance-enhancing strategies.
✅ Apply management practices that drive collaboration and responsiveness within supply chains.
✅ Gain confidence in using KPIs and dashboards to track supply chain metrics and improvements

This course empowers learners to analyze supply chain operations and apply effective management strategies. First, you will explore core concepts such as process mapping, performance evaluation, and risk identification. By using real data and practical tools, you’ll learn how to make proactive decisions that enhance responsiveness and drive efficiency across the supply chain.

Next, the course dives into key management practices, including resource planning, supplier coordination, and continuous improvement. As you progress, you will evaluate supply chain performance, identify opportunities for optimisation, and implement strategic actions that align with broader business objectives. This hands-on approach ensures that you not only understand the concepts but also apply them confidently in real-world scenarios.

Course Content

  • The concept of organisational behaviour is evaluated to reflect its impact on management practices
  • The concept of leadership is evaluated to reflect the role of an effective leader in organisations
  • The concepts of economic development are examined to determine their impact on management practices
  • The time phases of the evolution of management practices are interpreted to reflect specific approaches to management
  • The principles and processes underpinning each of the basic management activities are evaluated and discussed to determine their impact on the supply chain
  •  Basic management activities are evaluated indicating possible reasons for poor performance against the best practice principles 
  • Recommendations are made for actions to improve the management process
  • Continuous improvement plans are developed to ensure that management processes align with organisational structure
 
  • A given leadership model applicable to a supply chain context is utilised to evaluate the effectiveness of personal leadership style 
  • The actions of management are identified to improve personal leadership effectiveness 
  • The type of leadership to have maximum impact on a supply chain is identified and applied within a specific context
  • Leadership activities are evaluated and the results interpreted to recommend improvement actions
  • Non-accredited: Short course only  
  • Duration: 2h 04m
  • Delivery: Classroom/Online/Blended
  • Access Period: 12 Months 
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