HIGHER EDUCATION COURSE IN SUPPLY CHAIN

INTRODUCTION

The Higher Education Course in Supply Chain is a specialized training program in logistics and supply chain management. The program focuses on providing a complete and up-to-date view of the processes and techniques involved in supply chain management.

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CERTIFICATION

Upon completion of your studies, you will receive the following certification issued by the European Business School of Barcelona, endorsed and certified by the University of Isabel I:

• Higher Education Course in Supply Chain

WHO IS IT FOR?

The Higher Education Course in Supply Chain is aimed at:

• Logistics and supply chain professionals.
• Executives and managers of companies seeking to improve the efficiency of their supply chain.
• Entrepreneurs and business people interested in learning about supply chain management techniques and tools.
• Students and recent graduates interested in developing their career in the supply chain field.
• People who wish to acquire knowledge in the supply chain field to improve their professional profile.

OBJECTIVES

The curriculum of the Higher Education Course in Supply Chain aims to equip students with the following knowledge and skills:

• To understand how the supply chain works and its importance in business management.
• To know the main techniques and tools for the efficient management of the supply chain.
• To learn how to design and plan the supply chain, taking into account the needs of the company and customers.
• Develop skills for risk management and conflict resolution in the supply chain.
• To learn about the latest trends and technologies in supply chain management and their practical application in the company.

EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES

ENEB is recognized by the most prestigious companies in different sectors. Its training, adapted to the current reality of the labor world, allows the student to perform perfectly in any company and to develop a promising professional career.

When you finish the Higher Education Course in Supply Chain, you will be able to register in our Job Bank in which ENEB has agreements with important business firms.

SYLLABUS

The Higher Education Course in Supply Chain is made up of the following syllabus:

TOPIC 1: SUPPLY CHAIN

• 1.1 What is the value chain: Objectives
• 1.2 Importance of the value chain for one company
• 1.3 Differences between value chain and supply chain
• 1.4 Advantages and disadvantages of the value chain
• 1.5 Main elements of the value chain: Primary activities and support activities
• 1.6 Practical cases
• 1.7 Digitalization of processes: ERP (Enterprise Resource Planning)

TOPIC 2: PURCHASE MANAGEMENT

• 2.1 Differences between purchasing and procurement
• 2.2 Purchasing strategies
• 2.3 Supplier management
• 2.4 Supply management
• 2.5 Purchasing centers and logistics platforms
• 2.6 Case studies of basic aspects of the purchasing and procurement management

TOPIC 3: WAREHOUSE MANAGEMENT

• 3.1 Inventory management
• 3.2 Digitalization of Inventory Management: SAP
• 3.2.1 What is SAP software and what is it used for?
• 3.3 Warehouse management
• 3.4 Digitalization of Warehouse Management: WMS (Warehouse Management System)
• 3.4.1 What is WMS software and what is it used for?
• 3.4.2 Benefits of the WMS

TOPIC 4: LOGISTIC MODELS

• 4.1 Logistic models of distribution: centralized and decentralized
• 4.2 How to choose the most suitable type of logistic distribution model
• 4.3 Transport modes
• 4.4 Transport logistics costs
• 4.5 Digitization of transport management: TMS (Transport Management System)

TOPIC 5: REVERSE LOGISTICS

• 5.1 What is reverse logistics?
• 5.2 Differences between direct and reverse logistics
• 5.3 Types of reverse logistics
• 5.4 Advantages and disadvantages of reverse logistics
• 5.5 The importance of reverse logistics in the value chain

TOPIC 6: AMAZON MODEL

• 6.1 What is Amazon’s FBA?
• 6.1.1 Getting to know Amazon FBA
• 6.2 How does Amazon FBA work?
• 6.3 Advantages of using FBA
• 6.4 Disadvantages of using FBA
• 6.5 What is FBM?
• 6.6 How does Amazon FBM work?
• 6.7 Advantages of using FBM
• 6.8 Disadvantages of using FBM
• 6.9 FBA vs. FBM: Which FBA model is better for my company?

TOPIC 7: INNOVATION AND SUSTAINABILITY

• 7.1 Innovating in operations
• 7.2 Benefits of Innovating in Operations
• 7.3 Strategies to innovate in operations
• 7.4 Innovation in operations: a source of competitive advantage

DISTANCE LEARNING 

METHODOLOGY

In order to balance personal and professional life, the Higher Education course is offered entirely online. This way, you can access all the educational content through our Virtual Campus, which will be your main platform for learning, allowing you to study from anywhere in the world at any time. All assessments and final projects are also conducted remotely.

Once enrolled, you will be able to access the Virtual Campus with all the academic resources you need, providing continuous communication with other students and professors. You will have access to discussion forums, be able to undertake executive training in English, and connect with all your classmates through the ENEB Campus, among many other possibilities.

EVALUATION

Consistency is a key element in your study plan. Through the self-assessments provided via the Virtual Campus, you will be able to consolidate the knowledge you have acquired.

In order to pass the Higher Education course, it is essential to submit a final project for the course. Once your team of tutors has evaluated you, you can see your grade on the Virtual Campus. Additionally, you will receive a detailed document via email explaining all the points of your case study.

In the evaluation, your tutors will assess the following aspects:

• Presentation of the exercise, design, visual richness, and spelling.
• Development of the work, complexity of the statement, logic, and coherence in the results obtained in the case study.
• Added value in the analysis and development of the proposed case.

It is important to remember that all self-assessments are voluntary and do not count towards the final grade for each subject.