Level 3 Diploma in Managing the Supply Chain

The Level 3 Diploma in Managing the Supply Chain is designed for students with 2 years or more experience in a supply chain related field holding supervisory management experience or looking to move in to a management role. The course allows students to develop management skills as well as develop knowledge in specific areas of supply chain to support career development for professionals and efficiency in operations for organisations.

About this Course

This qualification is specifically designed for learners who have experience in the sector and are seeking to progress their career and gain a promotion into a managerial role. With the Level 3 Diploma in Managing the Supply Chain, students are taught many skills and techniques used in the supply chain industry as well as business and management skills that are required for a successful career in this sector.

Study Time:450 hours

Enrolment length:12 months

Course Format:Online

Entry Requirements:None Specific

Upon completion of this qualification, students are awarded a SFEDI Level 3 certificate and an OLC Diploma. All certification fees are included in your course fees.

Qualification

This course is accredited by the Institute of Supply Chain Management (IOSCM) as well as the awarding body SFEDI. IOSCM and SFEDI have teamed up for many years to create quality course content for people working in industry and work aimlessly to provide courses and accreditation to learners. Upon completion of the course students will receive three different certificates: an OLC Diploma, a certificate from IOSCM and an SFEDI certificate.

This qualification includes the following student benefits at no additional cost to learners:

• 12 months membership of the IOSCM
• Access to the IOSCM career centre
• Members directory listing and networking opportunities
• Monthly E-magazine and access to a library of resources

All of these additional benefits are perfect resources to progress your career, keep up to date with all the latest in the supply chain industry and build your network of connections in the sector. Qualification code: 600/9046/7. View the Ofqual course specification

Method

This course is taught on the IOSCM online learning platform which is specifically tailored for teaching the course criteria. On the IOSCM platform you can access all of the lessons for this course which are written by expert tutors working in the industry and students have complete control over their studies and the optional units required for the qualification.

• 24/7/365 access to all of your course materials- all lessons, assignments and resources are available from the moment you enrol
• Online assignment uploads to save time in returning marks and feedback.
• Links to further resources and information available on courses
• Self-led learning on all courses- study in your own time and work through your assignments at your own pace
• Safe e-portfolio of your work is kept under lock and key on our secure servers

Support

The most important tool that all of our students have at their disposal is their tutor. When studying for a course with us you are assigned a personal tutor with indepth knowledge and experience in your chosen subject.

You are strongly advised to make use of your tutors expertise and ask questions about the course content. Your assignments are marked by your personal tutor and detailed feedback is given. As well as this your tutor will provide you with pointers and advice on where you can improve- this helps you to get the most from your courses and constantly improve your skills.

Assessments

To pass this course learners must pass several assignments. These are completed after navigating through the corresponding lessons and writing your answers to assignment questions. Once these have been read and marked by your personal tutor, feedback and marks are provided to students which contain helpful tips to improve work in future assignments.

Course Content

This course assesses several criteria and learners must complete two mandatory units as well as a minimum of 27 credits from the optional units:

Mandatory Units

Business 9 credits

• Business structures and functions
• Legislative issues
• Health and safety risk assessments
• Business communication
• Business planning
• HR
• Marketing

Supply Chain Management 9 credits

• Understand the concept of a supply chain
• Understand the importance of supply chain management
• Identify risks encountered within a supply chain
• Concepts of lean within a supply chain
• Understand linkages within a supply chain

Optional Units

Improving Team Performance 9 credits

• Teams and team development
• Identifying ways to develop teams
• Lead a team building activity
• Identify and deal with barriers to team effectiveness
• Effective communication with a team

Customer Service 9 credits

• Internal and external customers
• The customer service cycle
• Enhancing the customer service experience
• Policies and procedures for complaints handling

Production, Planning and Control 9 credits

• The role of production planning
• Technical aspects of production planning
• Forecasting
• Essential aspects of Sales and Operations Planning (SOP)
• Production planning techniques

Manufacturing and Production 9 credits

• Organising manufacturing and production processes
• Techniques for planning production
• Monitoring production, quality and efficiency
• Production technology
• External factors

Purchasing Process 9 credits

• Purchasing in context
• External factors
• Operational requirements
• Sourcing suppliers
• Sources of law
• The purchasing cycle

International Trade and Freight 9 credit

• Strategies
• Planning processes
• Operations
• Payment methods

Warehouse Operations 9 credits

• Principles and operations
• Safe operations
• Logistics in warehousing
• Planning receipt and storage
• Equipment

Inventory Operations 9 credits

• Inventory processes
• Stock
• Financial implications
• Inventory systems
• Improving stock control
• Stock level planning techniques

Transport Planning Operations 9 credits

• The role of transport
• Transport policies
• Standardised transport equipment
• Transport planning
• Measuring demand

Ports and Shipping 9 credits

• Types of ports
• International shipping
• Port development
• Port infrastructure and equipment
• Challenges in port operations

Road Freight Operations 9 credits

• The role of road freight
• Regulatory systems
• Organisational challenges
• Information and legislative requirements
• Security challenges

Freight 9 credits

• Role of freight
• Freight operation planning
• Regulation of freight operations
• Performance control

Leadership 9 credits

• Attributes and skills of a leader
• Leadership styles
• Effective leadership skills
• Team motivation
• Challenges team leaders face

This course can be taken over a 12 month period and you can complete it in your own time during this period.