Diploma in Supply Chain Management from Palium Skills is for professionals working in procurement, logistics, and manufacturing. Here are the highlights of the course
Duration: 12 Months
Mode: Classroom / Online / Hybrid
Target Audience:
Graduates seeking careers in logistics and operations
Working professionals in procurement, logistics, and manufacturing
MBA aspirants interested in operations
Entrepreneurs managing inventory and distribution
The diploma aims to create job-ready supply chain professionals who can manage procurement, inventory, logistics, warehousing, and digital supply chain systems.
The curriculum integrates concepts from major SCM frameworks such as:
Council of Supply Chain Management Professionals
And provides exposure to enterprise tools such as:
SAP
Oracle SCM Cloud
Microsoft Excel
Total Duration: 220 Learning Hours
| Module | Subject | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Module 1 | Introduction to Supply Chain Management | 15 |
| Module 2 | Procurement & Vendor Management | 25 |
| Module 3 | Inventory Management | 25 |
| Module 4 | Warehousing & Distribution | 20 |
| Module 5 | Logistics & Transportation | 25 |
| Module 6 | Demand Planning & Forecasting | 20 |
| Module 7 | Supply Chain Digital Systems | 30 |
| Module 8 | Global Supply Chain & Trade | 15 |
| Module 9 | Supply Chain Analytics | 15 |
| Module 10 | Capstone Project & Internship | 30 |
Topics:
Evolution of supply chain
Supply chain vs logistics
Components of supply chain
Push vs pull supply chains
Supply chain networks
Supply chain strategies
Case Studies:
Retail supply chains
Manufacturing supply chains
Topics:
Strategic sourcing
Supplier selection
Vendor evaluation models
Procurement lifecycle
Negotiation strategies
Purchase orders & contracts
Practical Training:
RFQ preparation
Supplier evaluation matrix
Topics:
Types of inventory
EOQ model
Safety stock calculation
Inventory valuation methods
JIT inventory systems
ABC analysis
Tools:
Excel-based inventory models
Topics:
Warehouse design
Storage systems
Warehouse automation
Order picking strategies
Distribution planning
Practical:
Warehouse layout simulation
Topics:
Transportation modes
Freight management
Last-mile delivery
Route optimization
Cold chain logistics
Industry Examples:
E-commerce logistics
FMCG distribution networks
Topics:
Forecasting techniques
Time-series forecasting
Demand variability
Sales & Operations Planning (S&OP)
Tools:
Forecasting using Excel
Enterprise Systems Training:
Introduction to ERP
Supply chain modules in ERP
Procurement workflow
Inventory automation
Hands-on exposure to:
Oracle SCM Cloud
SAP S/4HANA
Topics:
Import/export processes
Incoterms
Customs documentation
Trade compliance
Global sourcing
Topics:
Supply chain KPIs
Data-driven decision making
Cost optimization
Risk management
Tools:
Excel dashboards
Data visualization
Students must complete:
A real industry project
Supply chain optimization case
Vendor selection analysis
Logistics network design
Example projects:
Design supply chain for e-commerce startup
Warehouse optimization
Demand forecasting model
Students will learn:
| Tool | Application |
|---|---|
| Microsoft Excel | Forecasting & inventory |
| Power BI | Supply chain dashboards |
| SAP | ERP supply chain modules |
| Oracle SCM Cloud | Procurement & planning |
Additional training:
Procurement negotiation
Vendor relationship management
Cost optimization strategies
Risk management
Supply chain sustainability
After completing the diploma, students can work as:
Supply Chain Executive
Procurement Analyst
Inventory Planner
Logistics Coordinator
Operations Executive
Demand Planner
Industries hiring SCM professionals:
E-commerce
Manufacturing
Retail
Pharmaceuticals
Logistics companies
Students receive Diploma in Supply Chain Management from Palium Skills
The course curriculum is aligned to the APICS certification for Supply Chain Management professionals
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