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ABCs of Supply Chain

By Dr. Chhavi Jain   |   IIS (Deemed to be University), Jaipur
Learners enrolled: 7276

Course Overview:

 

This 10-week course offers a comprehensive exploration of supply chain management principles and practices. You'll delve into the intricacies of designing, planning, and executing efficient and effective supply chains.

 

Learning Objectives:

 

By the end of this course, learners will be able to:

 

  • Identify key components of a supply chain and their interrelationships.
  • Analyze the impact of various factors on supply chain performance.
  • Apply advanced supply chain management techniques and tools.
  • Make informed decisions to optimize supply chain operations.
  • Develop strategies to improve supply chain efficiency and customer satisfaction.
  • Understand the role of technology in modern supply chains.
  • Evaluate the impact of emerging trends on supply chain management.

 

Target Audience:

 

This course is designed for professionals working in supply chain management, logistics, operations, procurement, and related fields. It is also suitable for students’ pursuing degrees in supply chain management, business administration, or engineering.

Summary
Course Status : Ongoing
Course Type : Core
Language for course content : English
Duration : 10 weeks
Category :
  • Marketing
Credit Points : 4
Level : Postgraduate
Start Date : 20 Jan 2025
End Date : 30 Apr 2025
Enrollment Ends : 28 Feb 2025
Exam Date : 17 May 2025 IST
Translation Languages : English
NCrF Level   : 6.5
Industry Details : Retail and E-Commerce
Exam Shift :

1

Note: This exam date is subject to change based on seat availability. You can check final exam date on your hall ticket.


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Course layout

Week 1: Understanding Supply Chain

Week 2: Supply Chain Management and Sourcing

Week 3: Supply Chain Planning

Week 4: Supply Chain Logistics

Week 5: Logistics Network Design

Week 6: Information, Order Processing and Material flow

Week 7: Inventory Management

Week 8: Warehousing, Material Handling and Packaging

Week 9: Supply Chain Performance, Analytics

Week 10: Humanitarian SCM

Exam Schedule

Books and references

  • Agarwal, D. K. Supply chain management: strategy, cases and best practices. Macmillan.
  • Bhat, K. S. Logistics and Supply Chain Management. Himalaya Publishing House.
  • Chopra, S., Meindl, P. Supply Chain Management: Strategy, Planning, and Operation. United Kingdom: Pearson.
  • Mohanty & Deshmukh, Supply Chain Management (Theories & Practices), Dreamtech Press.
  • Sharma, S. Supply chain management. Oxford University Press.

Instructor bio

Dr. Chhavi Jain

IIS (Deemed to be University), Jaipur

Dr. Chhavi Jain is an experienced academic with a passion for teaching and research in supply chain management and related fields. With over 18 years of experience, she has a proven track record of delivering engaging and informative lectures.

 

Her areas of expertise include:

  • Supply Chain Management
  • Logistics and Operations Management
  • Retail Management
  • Digital Marketing

 

Dr. Jain has successfully led a MOOC on Business Environment on the SWAYAM platform, reaching over 30,000 learners since January 2022. This demonstrates her ability to effectively engage and educate a large audience.

Her commitment to student success is evident in her dedication to providing practical insights, real-world examples, and opportunities for hands-on learning.

Course certificate

Enrolling and learning from the course is free. However, if you wish to obtain a certificate, you must register and take the proctored exam in person at one of the designated exam centre’s. The registration URL will be announced when the registration form is open. To obtain the certification, you need to fill out the online registration form and pay the exam fee. More details will be provided when the exam registration form is published, including any potential changes. For further information on the exam locations and the conditions associated with filling out the form, please refer to the form.


Grading Policy:


Assessment Type

Weightage

Weekend Assessment

25%

Final Exam

75%


Certificate Eligibility:

  • 40% marks and above in weekend assessment
  • 40% marks and above in the final proctored exam

Score

Type of Certificate

>=90

Gold

75 - 89

Silver

70 - 74

Bronze

40 - 70

Successfully Completed

<40

No Certificate


Sample Certificate:


Disclaimer: In order to be eligible for the certificate, you must register for enrolment and exams using the same email ID. If different email IDs are used, you will not be considered eligible for the certificate.



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