COURSE CURRICULUM

The compulsory modules of this course provide a comprehensive foundation in logistics and supply chain management, emphasizing strategic, operational, and analytical skills. Supply Chain Strategy and Sustainability introduces core concepts, focusing on competitive advantage, lean and agile supply chains, and sustainability issues like corporate responsibility and ethics. Principles of Strategic Procurement explores procurement's role within supply chains, covering supplier relationships, e-procurement technologies, and strategic sourcing. Inventory and Operations Management equips students to analyze operations, apply just-in-time principles, and optimize demand-supply alignment. Accounting and Finance for Supply Chain Management enhances decision-making through financial statement analysis and cost trade-offs. Analytical Techniques for Supply Chain Management develops quantitative skills using tools like regression and linear programming for data-driven decisions. Freight Transport examines road, rail, air, and sea logistics from a user perspective, emphasizing cost modeling and modal integration. Information Systems and eBusiness highlights the role of ERP, blockchain, and data analytics in modern supply chains. Project Management Introduction teaches foundational project management techniques, including scheduling and budgeting, applicable across disciplines. Physical Network Design focuses on optimizing supply chain networks using modeling and optimization techniques. Warehousing covers design, equipment, and IT systems for efficient warehouse operations. These modules collectively build expertise in managing complex supply chains, addressing sustainability, and leveraging technology. Students gain practical skills through simulations, case studies, and software like Excel and Paragon, preparing them for real-world challenges. The elective module requirement allows specialization, with options like Big Data Analytics or Circular Supply Chains, enhancing analytical or sustainability-focused competencies. This holistic curriculum ensures graduates can design, manage, and improve supply chains effectively in dynamic, global markets.