Course Description

"Supply Chain Management and Logistics: Mastering Control" is an introductory-level business and management course offered by ChalmersX. This comprehensive course delves into the intricate world of logistics and supply chain structures, which are omnipresent in virtually every system. The course is designed to equip students with practical knowledge and skills to effectively manage and control complex supply chain environments.

What You Will Learn

Students will gain a deep understanding of various methods used to master control of supply chains. The course covers essential topics such as demand forecasting, determining optimal order quantities for procurement, capacity and production planning, and much more. By the end of the course, participants will have acquired a working knowledge of supply chain operations that can be directly applied to their organizations, enabling them to better control and master their systems.

Prerequisites

To successfully complete this course, students should have:

• Secondary school (high school) algebra knowledge
• Basic mathematics concepts

Course Content

• Basic forecasting methods
• Lot sizing methods
• Safety stock calculations
• Differentiation techniques
• Material and Capacity planning
• Transport Planning
• Logistics aspects of procurement
• Basics in Sales and Operations planning
• Master production scheduling

Who This Course Is For

• Professionals looking to enhance their logistics and supply chain management skills
• Students interested in pursuing a career in supply chain operations
• Business owners and managers seeking to optimize their organization's logistics processes
• Anyone curious about the intricacies of supply chain management and its real-world applications

Real-World Applications

The skills acquired in this course have wide-ranging applications across various industries. Learners will be able to:

1. Implement effective forecasting methods to predict demand accurately
2. Optimize inventory management through lot sizing and safety stock calculations
3. Improve capacity planning and production scheduling in manufacturing environments
4. Enhance transport planning and logistics operations in distribution networks
5. Develop more efficient procurement strategies
6. Create and execute sales and operations plans
7. Apply logistics principles to diverse settings, from hotel breakfast buffets to emergency rooms and fast-food restaurants

Syllabus Overview

1. Introduction to supply chain management and logistics
2. Demand forecasting techniques
3. Inventory management and lot sizing
4. Safety stock calculations and risk management
5. Capacity planning and production scheduling
6. Transport planning and logistics operations
7. Procurement strategies and logistics
8. Sales and operations planning
9. Master production scheduling
10. Real-world case studies and applications