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Course overview
The Level 6 Extended Diploma in Supply Chain and Operations qualification is designed for students who wish to move into senior management positions within the supply chain.
The online supply chain qualification develops an understanding of key issues within the field and develops the strategic supply chain management skills required to succeed in a senior role.
Job outcomes
- Senior Transport Manager
- Supply Chain Consultant
- Senior Operations Manager
- Head of Logistics
- Strategic Procurement Manager
- Senior Supply Chain Manager
- Head of Operations
- Regional Manager
- General Manager
What you'll learn
- Gaining a comprehensive understanding of key aspects of strategic supply chain management
- The ability to implement learning into job roles within the industry
- Understanding the importance of strategic management in meeting business objectives
Recognition
Study method
- Online
- Blended
- In-class
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Duration study load
- Study at your own time
- 1Â 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?
Level 6 is for learners who already have experience in the supply chain industry at a management level and are looking to develop their knowledge and skills at a senior management level.
We provide learners with the opportunity to develop their skills through a bespoke distance learning format, with support from industry experts every step of the way. You can custom build your course to suit your current experience level, career ambitions and employer’s objectives.
As well as being able to tailor the course by unit selection, there are also nine different methods to consider when it comes to your assessments, so you can complete your course in a way that suits your individual learning preferences.
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.
Delivery
When studying with IoSCM, you will have access to the online learning platform and learning resource centre. The IoSCM learning platform provides you with all your course content, unit information, and the option to interact with other learners who are studying the same course as you. The learning resource centre includes a huge library of resources for you to utilise which will support you throughout your learning.
All courses are studied through online and supported by distance learning, so you can work through your course online at your own pace and utilise the support from the support and education teams as and when required.
Subjects
Extended Diploma: The largest qualification option available, the Extended Diploma enables learners to select between six to nine units of study* to enhance their industry knowledge across various topics and subjects.
*Each unit of study has an allocated credit value.
This unit focuses on the strategic supply chain management importance in an organisation. The module provides expert content to learners on strategic supply chain management, including:
- Understand what makes a supply chain successful
- Understand how a supply chain meets the strategic objectives of an organisation
- Understand the value of Third-Party Logistics (3PL) and Fourth-Party Logistics (4PL) models to the supply chain
- Be able to identify challenges and improvement measures within a business’s supply chain
- Understand the developments in Information Technology (IT) and their impact on the supply chain
15 Unit Credit Values
The Strategic Logistics Management core unit provides learners with the knowledge, understanding and skills required to successfully manage logistical operations. Upon completing this unit, learners will have an understanding of the impact of logistics and transport on the global supply chain.
Indicative content includes:
- Strategic requirements of logistics management
- Physical requirements of setting up logistics operations
- Methods for rationalising logistics operations
- The benefits of utilising different transport modes
12 Unit Credit Values
This unit discusses what strategy really is within a business context, and why it is important that businesses focus on the continuous cycle of strategic business management. It is a process that is forever active within any successful organisation. The Learner will understand:
- Be able to evaluate how a business operates within its internal and external environment
- Understand how a business operates a marketing system
- Be able to interpret the information contained within financial documentation
- Understand the processes involved in change management
15 Unit Credit Values
This study unit reviews HRM subjects such as employee development, rewarding employees and the methods used to retain employees. The Learner will review:
- Understand the responsibilities of Human Resource Management (HRM)
- Know how HRM develops processes and practices
- Understand the role of HRM in performance management
- Understand how to manage employer-employee relationships
- Understand the need for effective reward management
12 Unit Credit Values
This unit allows the student to obtain an understanding of international freight management.
It shows the historical development of the different modes of transport into the modern global supply network. It covers the physical flows and processes required to move products and the advantages and disadvantages of each mode of transportation, along with the operational equipment used within the supply chain. It covers the legislative requirements for each of the modes of transport when moving freight across borders. It covers the international control bodies for each mode, freight forwarding, 3PLs and strategic warehouse placement This unit will allow the learner to
- Understand the role of freight management in Supply Chains
- Understand the contribution of the ISO Container to International Trade
- Be able to analyse the legislative requirements for the International Movement of Freight
- Understand the benefits of using Third Party Logistics (3PLs) and Freight Forwarders
15 Unit Credit Values
This unit focuses on the importance of Strategies in effective Inventory Management in an organisation. The unit provides expert practices in Inventory management, including:
- Understand the strategic role of inventory management in meeting business objectives
- Understand the significance of inventory cost on business performance
- Understand how a business identifies and manages order levels
- Be able to apply inventory control methods within a business
12 Unit Credit Values
This unit allows the student to understand production planning concepts by discussing the relationships between production, sales, and forecasting. In addition, it assesses tools used in scheduling, control and performance. Understanding benchmarking techniques and quality improvement models will help the learner determine available options for improving production planning performance. This unit will allow the learner to:
- Understand the requirements of location, layout, and productivity of manufacturing
- Understand product design and production strategy
- Understand forecasting, planning, and scheduling of production
- Understand the objectives of purchasing and inventory management
12 Unit Credit Values
This unit will allow the learner to obtain an understanding of the principles of Quality Management and the methods, tools and techniques, to achieve the desired quality level of product/service to satisfy the desired outcome. This unit contains 4 Learning Outcomes which support learners to:
- Understand the fundamental concept of Quality
- Be able to plan the implementation of a Quality Management System (QMS) within an organisation
- Understand the application of Total Quality Management (TQM) within an organisation
- Understand the benefits of the European Foundation for Quality Management (EFQM) for an organisation
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.
