Fundamentals of Supply Chain and Logistics Management

Course code OPMT 1110

Credit 3.0

Length 45.0 hours

Course outline View

This course introduces students to the essential strategic planning and scheduling elements of supply chain management. Students explore and examine the knowledge and skills essential for actively contributing to the strategic planning and scheduling of material requirements. Students will learn how to coordinate inventory needs, as well as the efficient handling of goods, services, materials, and related information within and between supply chains.

Prerequisites

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What you will learn

  • SCM Overview
    Supply Chain Strategy and Design
    Integrated Operations Planning
    Demand Planning and Forecasting
    Forecasting Technique & Performance Measurement
    Procurement, Inventory, and Warehousing
    Logistics and Transportation
    Global SCM
    Strategic Planning and SCM Customers
    Digital supply chain and Network Design
    Resilient supply chain and Risk Management
    Sustainability and Supply Chain
    Supplier Relationship Management and Relationship Building in Supply Chains
    Distribution and Logistics Management
    Technology in Supply Chain Management
    Ethical Considerations in Supply Chain
    Introduction to the Supply Chain and Logistics Workplace in Canada

How to register

This course is offered as part of a VCC program only.

Course schedules

Select your program to see the available course schedules.

Contact us

If you have any question, please email at advising@vcc.ca.

Additional information

Methods of assessment may include a challenge exam, and/or an interview. Please contact the Department for details.

† This information is intended as a guideline only. Program and course details are subject to change with the approval of VCC's Board of Governors.

Indigenous Territory Acknowledgment

VCC is located on the traditional territories of the xʷməθkʷəy̓əm (Musqueam), Sḵwx̱wú7mesh (Squamish), and səlilwətaɬ (Tsleil-Waututh) peoples, and we acknowledge our privilege to be here.