Analyse and management practices within the supply chain

Overview

This online course offers a focused look at supply chain analysis and management practices. Learn how to evaluate operations, streamline workflows, and implement effective management techniques to boost supply chain efficiency and performance.

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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