Basics of Supply Chain Management - Classes start July 19th, 2017 

The basic concepts in managing the complete flow of materials in a supply chain from suppliers to customers are covered in the Basics module. This module covers manufacturing, distribution, service, and retail industries. This includes the fundamental relationships in the design, planning, execution, monitoring, and control that occur. 

Topics include:

• Understanding basic businesswide concepts, including understanding various supply chain environments
• Managing demand, including markets and customer expectations
• Designing products, processes, and information systems
• Understanding supply issues including inventory costs, functions, and metric

Knowledge of the material in this module is assumed as a prerequisite for the other APICS CPIM modules, which cover similar topics in much greater depth.

Total of 11 sessions. First 10 sessions will cover test material.

Session 11 is a BONUS session offered to review Test Questions and offer personalised review as needed.