Supply Chain Management – Operations & Logistics Course in Chennai

Module 1: Introduction to Supply Chain Management

• Supply chain overview: from raw material to end customer
• Supply chain components: suppliers, manufacturers, distributors, and retailers
• Supply chain strategy: lean, agile, and hybrid supply chain models
• SCM value: cost reduction, service improvement, and competitive advantage

Module 2: Demand Planning and Forecasting

• Demand management: understanding demand patterns and variability
• Forecasting methods: moving average, exponential smoothing, and regression
• Sales and Operations Planning (S&OP): aligning demand and supply plans
• Forecast accuracy: MAPE, MAD, and bias measurement

Module 3: Procurement and Sourcing

• Strategic sourcing: make vs buy, supplier selection, and evaluation
• Supplier relationship management: tiering, KPIs, and development
• Purchase order management: PO creation, approval, and tracking
• e-Procurement: ERP and procurement automation tools

Module 4: Inventory Management

• Inventory types: raw material, WIP, finished goods, and MRO
• Inventory models: EOQ, reorder point, and safety stock calculation
• ABC analysis: classifying inventory by value and usage
• Inventory optimisation: reducing excess stock and stockouts

Module 5: Warehousing and Distribution

• Warehouse design: layout, slotting, and storage systems
• Warehouse operations: receiving, put-away, picking, packing, and dispatch
• Warehouse management systems (WMS): features and SAP EWM overview
• Distribution network design: hub-and-spoke vs direct delivery models

Module 6: Logistics and Transportation

• Transport modes: road, rail, air, sea, and multimodal logistics
• Freight management: carrier selection, rate negotiation, and booking
• Incoterms 2020: EXW, FOB, CIF, DDP, and DAP explained
• Last-mile delivery: challenges and technology solutions

Module 7: Supply Chain Technology and Analytics

• ERP for supply chain: SAP MM, SD, and PP module overview
• Supply chain visibility: track-and-trace and IoT in logistics
• Supply chain analytics: KPIs, dashboards, and predictive analytics
• Blockchain in supply chain: provenance, transparency, and smart contracts

Module 8: Capstone Project and Assessment

• Demand forecast: S&OP plan using historical data and forecasting models
• Inventory optimisation: EOQ, safety stock, and ABC classification project
• Supply chain strategy: design recommendation for a sample business case
• Final assessment and course certification

Experience in the Industry Learn from supply chain professionals who have managed procurement, inventory, warehousing, and logistics operations for manufacturing companies, FMCG brands, and e-commerce businesses across domestic and international supply chains.

Backgrounds at the Top Our supply chain trainers have worked at operations and supply chain leadership roles at multinational corporations and logistics consultancies optimising end-to-end supply chains for cost, speed, and resilience.

Clear & Effective Teaching Demand planning, S&OP, procurement, supplier management, inventory optimisation, warehousing, transport modes, Incoterms, WMS, ERP for supply chain, and supply chain analytics are explained with real operations examples.

Hands-On Learning Focus Students build demand forecasts, calculate EOQ and safety stock, design warehouse layouts, analyse logistics costs, apply Incoterms, and build supply chain KPI dashboards through structured hands-on supply chain lab exercises.

Up-to-Date Knowledge Trainers keep content current with the latest supply chain resilience strategies, digital supply chain technologies, SAP S/4HANA supply chain module updates, and evolving global supply chain management best practices.