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ABC's of Supply Chain

By Dr. Chhavi Jain   |   IIS (Deemed to be University), Jaipur
Learners enrolled: 2245

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.

Indicative Industry Sectors :
Manufacturing
Note: This is an indicative list based on suggestions provided by course coordinators and should not be treated as final and binding.
Indicative Program Alignments :
M.Mkt.M.
Summary
Course Status : Upcoming
Course Type : Core
Language for course content : English
Duration : 10 weeks
Category :
  • Marketing
Credit Points : 4
Level : Postgraduate
Start Date : 12 Jan 2026
End Date : 30 Apr 2026
Enrollment Ends : 28 Feb 2026
Exam Date :
Translation Languages : English
NCrF Level   : 6.5
Industry Details : Retail and E-Commerce

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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


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 centres. 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 of Rs.750/-. 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 Components:

 

Internal Assignment Score: This contributes 25% to the final grade. It is calculated based on the average of the best 5 out of 10 assignments submitted during the course.

 

Proctored Final Exam Score: This contributes 75% to the final grade and is based on the proctored final exam, which is scored out of 100.

 

Overall Course Score: The overall course score is the weighted sum of the internal assignment score and the proctored final exam score.

 

Assessment Type

Weightage

Weekend Assessment

25%

Final Exam

75%

 

Eligibility for Certification:

 

To qualify for the course certificate, you must meet both of the following criteria:

 

  • Average Assignment Score ≥ 10/25
  • Final Exam Score ≥ 30/75

 

If either of these conditions is not met, you will not be eligible for certification, even if your final score is 40 or higher (out of 100).

 

Score

Type of Certificate

>=90

Gold

76 - 89

Silver

61 - 75

Bronze

40 - 60

Successfully Completed

<39

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.

 

The certificate of completion will include your name, photograph, and final exam score, along with a detailed score breakdown.


It will be
electronically verifiable through the SWAYAM platform at https://swayam.gov.in/. Please note that only an e-certificate will be issued. Printed or hard copies will not be provided.

 

We sincerely appreciate your participation and interest in our online courses and certification programs. Wishing you continued success and an enriching learning experience with IIM Bangalore.

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