Class 1: Understanding Business Supply Chain Operations
E2E Flow & Strategic Decisions
- End-to-end operational flow in a real organization
- Departments involved and their SCM roles
- Organizational SCM practices
- How decisions are made in the supply chain
Class 2: Procurement Process & Supplier Coordination
Sourcing & Vendor Lifecycle
- PR, RFQ & quotation process walkthrough
- Vendor communication and evaluation
- Purchase Order process (PO lifecycle)
- Supplier negotiation basics — role play exercise
Class 3: Inventory, Warehouse & Stock Control
Storage & Stock Optimization
- Stock movement & inventory tracking systems
- Warehouse layout & operations
- Common inventory challenges & solutions
- Stock count simulation exercise
Class 4: Logistics, Distribution & Delivery Management
Fulfillment & Delivery Planning
- Distribution channels & how to choose them
- Transportation coordination & modes
- Delivery planning basics & lead times
- Last-mile delivery scenario discussion
Class 5: Demand Planning & Business Coordination
Forecasting & Alignment
- Forecasting methods used in industry
- Sales-SCM coordination in organizations
- Supply-demand balancing strategies
- Demand planning case study exercise
Class 6: International Trade, LC & Import-Export Operations
Global Trade Mechanics & Compliance
- Import-export process flow (step by step)
- Trade documents & Incoterms
- LC Management & costing in practice
- Commercial coordination — role play simulation
Class 7: SCM Tools, ERP, Reporting & Industry Case Practice
Data Systems, Analytics & Graduation Wrap-up
- Excel applications in supply chain operations
- ERP overview & practical business usage
- KPI dashboards & SCM reporting
- Cost reduction opportunities in SCM
- Full business case discussion
- Industry problem-solving role play & wrap-up
