Fundamentals of Procurement and Supply Chain Management

You can start studying this course at any time of the year as soon as you have completed your registration, you can get started. There are no specific registration dates!

Study Phase 1: Quiz 1

• Introduction to procurement and supply chain management
• Introduction to the concepts of logistics and supply chain management
• The strategic role of procurement in supply chain management
• The procurement management process

Study Phase 2: Quiz 2

• Organisational and supply chain structures
• Supplier relationship management
• Supplier quality management

Study Phase 3: Quiz 3

• Negotiation skills
• Contract management
• Sourcing

Work through the workbook. At the end of each Study Phase, there is a quiz to complete. You need to complete and pass each of the quizzes with a minimum of 70% to get a certificate. No restrictions on your attempts.

1. Define procurement and supply chain management, explaining their significance in the business context.
2. Illustrate examples of supply chains, demonstrating an understanding of their structure and function.
3. Describe the objectives and changing role of the procurement function within businesses, applying this knowledge to real-world scenarios.
4. Explain the relationship between logistics and supply chain management, and outline the role of supply chain performance drivers.
5. Identify and classify different components or stages of a supply chain, relating each to its function and importance.
6. Make use of procurement strategies and techniques to enhance efficiency and effectiveness in the supply chain.
7. Operate and manage various logistics activities, such as inventory management, transportation, and customer service, in practical contexts.
8. Develop and apply methods for demand forecasting, estimating, and planning in supply chain management.
9. Organise and schedule supply chain operations, focusing on optimising resource allocation and reducing costs.
10. Practice and model supply chain scenarios, using case studies to solve complex procurement and logistics challenges.