Whether it is fast-food restaurants running out of chicken, loo-roll shortages in supermarkets or a ship getting stuck in the Suez Canal, Supply Chain Management has regularly been in the news during the pandemic. But what is it?
Supply Chain Management (SCM) is the process of overseeing and controlling the movement of goods and services from manufacture to the customer. SCM is also used to support medical missions, conduct disaster relief operations, and handle other types of emergencies.
During this course you will explore the typical structure of supply chain models and their constituent parts, and identify potential problems within these models. You’ll have the chance to develop a range of skills, apply your knowledge to real-life case studies and provide solutions to current issues.
You will examine how issues relating to the delivery of orders are dealt with and the legal and organisational requirements of processing orders. You will explore the procedures for dealing with returns whether related to faults or sustainability. You will investigate the measures being taken to improve the efficiency of supply chains and to protect the environment. You will explore the environmental costs of 'fast fashion' and global sourcing and investigate how organisations respond to Corporate Responsibility.
This course benefits from industry partners providing guest speakers, real-life experience and the opportunity for site visits.
Entry Requirements
This course would suit collaborative, creative thinkers who have National 4 English and National 5 in Administration, Business or Modern Studies.
Progression Pathways
Combined with a pass at Higher, successful completion of this enables entry to HND Supply Chain Operations, from there you can progress directly into the 3rd year of an International Supply Chain Operations degree at Glasgow Caledonian University.
Alternatively, you can progress from this NPA into further qualifications in Business, Financial Services or Admin & IT.
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Employment Routes
Supply chain management is emerging as a highly desirable sector for employment providing an exciting high-tech career. Whilst you may decide to enter the workforce, Modern and Graduate Apprenticeships are also available.
This course could be your first step to a wide variety of careers including supply chain design and planning, Wholesale and Retail Buyers or working in Disaster Relief Management.