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Africa Training Institute is pleased to announce Diploma in Procurement and Supply Chain Management Course. This is both an online and Distance Learning Course, which starts 1st of every month.

Overall Course Overview

While many careers in the sector have existed for decades or more, the term ‘supply chain management is relatively new. Supply Chain Management Association (SCMA) defines supply chain management as: Strategic management of the flow of goods, services, finance and information, along with relationships within and among organizations, to support and achieve an organization’s objectives. Strategic collaboration within and among organizations in a supply chain helps reduce costs, minimize inventory, enhance flexibility and improve a product’s time to market.

The Following are the Key Thematic Areas Participants Will Cover:

  1. Introduction to Purchasing
  2. Purchasing and Procurement
  3. Buyer/ Seller Relationship
  4. Managing Suppliers
  5. Storage and Warehouse Management
  6. Inventory Management
  7. International Procurement
  8. Public/ Government Procurement
  9. Ethics and Professionalism in Supply Chain Management
  1. Role of Purchasing in an Organization
  2. Inventory Management
  3. Strategic Role in Supply Material Management
  4. Product Management
  1. Logistics and Supply Chain Management
  2. Logistics and Distribution Management
  3. Integrated Logistics and Supply Chain Management
  1. Operation Research
  2. Procurement
  3. Public Procurement
  4. Best Practices and Principles in Procurement
  5. Computers in Operation Management

Assignments

There are four assignments (continuous assessment tests), research paper and one examination to be offered at the end of the course. Assignments account for 40%, research paper counts for 30%, while the Final Exam accounts for 30% of the total mark. Upon completion of the course, you shall be issued with a Diploma Certificate and a course transcript. Examination Certificate and Transcripts will be sent after successful completion of the course.

Mode of Delivery

Online / Distance Learning

Practicum

Cost of the Course:

USD 600

Participants

Development Professionals

Application Procedure

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