哈德斯菲爾德大學

Why Supply Chain Management? With globalisation, more businesses are sourcing materials, products and services from across the world. Manage the supply chain well and you can help a manufacturing or retail business succeed. This course gives you the opportunity to understand the issues and develop your skills. Today’s supply chains stretches around the world and involve many different organisations. Planning, sourcing, manufacturing, finance, logistics – they all go into a successful supply chain. We’ll study every aspect in turn and on the way we’ll give you the chance to develop your professional skills. How will I learn? You will learn through practical application and delivered lectures, workshops, seminars and group work sessions. * We focus on real-world practice and look at real examples of how businesses operate. * We’ve also developed relationships with a large number of industry contacts, including DHL, Wincanton, Sainsbury’s and Cummins. * Thanks to our contacts, you’ll be able to hear some great guest lectures, go on site visits and also have the chance to take work placement opportunities. * If you’re interested in a career in supply chain management, this course could enable you to take your first step in your career. * During your studies, you will explore a wide range of IT tools and techniques. The skills you learn could help you go on to become an analyst, planner or manager within the supply chain. What subjects will you cover? You’ll explore subjects such as Principles of Logistics, Commercial Management, Transport Challenges and Issues, Purchasing and Supply, Manufacturing and Operations Management, Global Business Strategy and Supply Chain Systems and Modelling. Professional links and accreditation: This course is accredited by the Chartered Institute of Logistics and Transport (CILT) (http://www.ciltuk.org.uk/). This accreditation is reviewed on a regular basis.