Course overview
The Level 5 IoSCM Diploma in Supply Chain Management qualification is designed for those who are looking to progress their career into a senior management role within the supply chain management field, the Level 5 Diploma in Supply Chain Management qualification from IoSCM is perfect for you and your career.
During this course, you’ll study effective management and control of the supply chain. Your units will explore the Strategic and Operational Planning within the industry and how certain decisions and plans will impact the organisation. You will also discuss the evolution of technology, and it’s effect on the industry and supply chain as a business.
Job outcomes
- Export Department Manager
- Supply Chain Planning Analyst
- Ocean Freight Modal Manager
- Demand Analyst
- Supply Chain Data Analyst
- Business Manager
Recognition
Study method
- Online
- Blended
- In-class
Awards
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Duration study load
- Study at your own time
- 1 Unit Credit Value (UCV) typically equates to 10 hours of learning
Entry requirements
No prior qualifications are required for this course.
Course features
- Gain access to a customised learning platform
- Can take mock tests, utilise a huge library of resources and interact with other students across the globe
- Unlimited first-class materials
- Self-assessments available online that shows the results immediately
- Able to take and retake the practise self-tests as many times as you like
- Assigned a Student Support Liaison, who will handle all enquiries and act as your personal mentor upon enrolment
Who's it for?
The IoSCM Level 5 Supply Chain qualification is designed for those who already have experience in the supply chain industry.
ELCAS Funding
If you’ve had a career in the Armed Forces, you will already have a wealth of valuable skills that employers are looking for in their candidates. However, to progress your career outside of the military, you will need to certify these skills with industry-recognised qualifications, and Enhanced Learning Credits can help you to do this.
To be eligible to receive ELC payments, you must have accrued at least six years of military service. You can earn up to three credits, the value of which will depend on the length of your service. Your credits will cover 80% of your course fees, with the remaining 20% being funded by yourself.
Institute of Supply Chain Management is an approved Enhanced Learning Credits (ELC) provider and a signatory of the Armed Forces Covenant.
Our ELC provider number is 9651.
Subjects
Complete one core unit and also choose three optional units.
- Effective Management and Control: Supply Chain Management, Supply Chain Risks and Strengths, Strategic Factors, Provide Competitive Advantage, Operations Management
- Physical and Information Flows: Product and Information Flows, Supply Chain Objectives, Supply Chain Integration and Harmonisation
- Why Supply Chain May Not Function Correctly: Barriers and Risk, Forecast Methods, Supply Chain Drivers, Strategic fit, Benchmarking
- Strategic and Operational Planning: Supply Chain Planning Decisions, Operations Strategy, Supply Chain Improvement Models, ISO 9000, Agility, The Seven Wastes
- Impact of Technology: Technological Advances in Supply Chain, Data Processing Systems, Improvements Towards Agility, Information Systems Infrastructure, Communication
- Warehouse Policies: Benefits of Warehousing, Types of Warehouses, Warehouse Policies and Procedures, Warehouse Exit Strategy – In-House, Warehouse Exit Strategy – Outsourcing
- Requirements: Warehouse Activity, Storage System Design, Warehouse Layout, Product Layout, Material Flow, Resource Planning, Material Handling, Warehouse Personnel
- Inventory Strategy: Integrated Supply Chain, Supply Chain Management, Supply Chain Measurement, Performance Evaluation, Quality Management, Supply Chain Performance Measures, Supply Chain Strategy, Product Life Cycle, Service Levels, Transportation, Inventory and Planning Control
- Legislation: Health and Safety Legislation, Prevention, Risk Assessment, Manual Handling Regulations, Licencing and Permits, Training, Insurance
- Technology Advances: Warehouse Management System, Materials Requirement Planning, Manufacturing Resource Planning, Information Communications Technology, Automated Storage and Retrieval Systems, Conveyor Systems, Barcode Technology, Radio Frequency Identification Technology, Electronic Data Interchange (EDI), Electronic Point of Sale (EPOS), Key Performance Indicators, Inventory Reduction
- Financial Systems: Budgeting, Performance Measurement, Warehouse Costs, Activity-Based Costing (ABC), Payback Period, Rate of Return, Performance Indicators, Balanced Scorecard
- Role of Road Transport: Types of Road Transport; Movement of Freight; The Environment; Sustainability
- Setting Standards and Performance Measurements: Performance Management; Design Vehicles; Visibility; Transport Planning; Quantitative Research; Planning Freight Movements; Selecting the Mode; The Planning Decision; Contingency Planning; Risk Management; Basic Planned Maintenance
- Scheduling, Quality and Security: Level of Service; Security Measures
- Route Planning: Journey Planning; Distribution Planning; Modes of Transport; Distribution Channels; Role of the Government; Packaging
- Role of Management: Performance Management; Personal and Professional skills; Leadership Styles and Qualities; Motivation
- Effective Communication Skills: Communication Methods; Communication Styles; Decision Making
- Risk Management Roles and Responsibilities: The Meaning of Risk, What is Risk Management, What does Risk Management Mean to an Organisation, Risk Management Roles and Responsibilities, Risk Management Methods
- Risk Assessment Process and the Management of Risk: Risk Management Criteria, Risk Management Assessments, Components of the Risk Management Process, Assessing High-Risk Business Areas
- Risk Management Strategy: Risk Factors in Business, Elimination, Mitigation, Deflection and Acceptance of Risk, Risk Management Strategy, Communicating Risk Management Strategy in Business
- Management Information System (MIS): Principles of Management; Interpersonal, Informational & Decisional Roles; Information Management; Management Information Systems; Types of Information; Functions of Management Information Systems; Quality of Information; Decision Making
- Role of a Management Information System: Application of Management Information Systems; Systems Development; Advantages of MIS; Risk; Disadvantages of MIS; Competitive Advantage
- MIS and Business Strategy: Business Strategy; Monitoring Business Strategy
- MIS and Organisation Change: Types of Information; Types of Reports; Change Management; Operational Excellence
- Leadership and Management: Differences Between Leadership & Management; Personal and Professional Skills Required; Leadership/Management Theories; Skills Development
- Decision Making: Gathering Information; Management Information Systems; “What if” Simulations
- Managing and Implementing Change: Types of Change; Methods to Implement Change; Planning
- Risk Management Processes: Principles of Risk Management; Planning; Ways to Reduce Risk; Documentation
- Project Management: Approaches to Project Management; Processes; Risk Management
About Institute of Supply Chain Management
Bringing together a dynamic mix of world-class study materials, expert knowledge and a sound understanding of today’s industry demands, IoSCM is actively creating the most impressive talent throughout the UK, Europe, Middle-East and Asia by training them to our exceptional standards.
As the first institute to represent the wider supply chain, we’re trusted by some of the world’s largest corporations to train and educate their workforce. IoSCM understands the industry and the need for highly-skilled, qualified professionals which is why we developed sector specific qualifications that will help upskill employees, evolve businesses and enhance careers.
Our success is a result of our dedication to education and training. We believe in giving every student much more than just a qualification, we provide the opportunity to grow, learn and progress as a professional with our unrivalled support network.
