Global Supply Chain Management - Silver
Issued by
Cranfield University
This Silver module on Global Supply Chain Management is the second of three levels that provides learning up to Masters level. The module introduces fundamental as well as advanced principles of contemporary logistics and supply chain management within a business context. It provides a practical foundation, empowering learners to analyse, evaluate, and enhance procurement, logistics, and supply chain practices within organisations.
- Type Learning
- Level Intermediate
- Time Hours
- Cost Paid
Skills
- Decision areas of logistics and the role of multimodal solutions
- Key elements and connections of a physical supply chain network
- Link key components of supply chain strategy to delivering customer value
- Purpose of the procurement function in the organisation
- Range of warehouse operations, processes, and equipment types
- Strategic and tactical issues in procurement
Earning Criteria
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Learners complete activities for each of the skills described. To gain the Silver badge learners complete all content and submit a short report with an analysis of potential challenges and opportunities associated with developing a global supply chain network for their organisation including recommendations how these challenges can be addressed.