Supply Chain Management (Theory)

Introduction to Supply Chain Management o Introduction to SCM: Definition, scope, Importance of SCM, in global business, Key components and stakeholders, Supply Chain Strategies, Process and barriers of supply chain management. o Supply Chain Models: SCOR Model (Plan, Source, Make, Deliver, Return) CSCMP Supply Chain Process Standards. o Supply Chain Network Design, Facility location and layout, Transportation planning. o Supply Chain Performance Metrics, Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) o Performance measurement tools o Case Study: SCM in Practice with Real-world examples

Procurement and Supplier Management o Procurement Fundamentals, Role of procurement in SCM, sourcing strategies o Supplier selection criteria, supplier performance evaluation, Collaboration and communication. o Global Sourcing, Challenges and opportunities, Cultural considerations, Legal and ethical issues o E-Procurement, Electronic procurement systems, Benefits and challenges o Case Study: Procurement Excellence, Best practices.

Logistics and Distribution Management o Logistics Fundamentals, Definition and scope, Importance in SCM o Transportation Management, Modes of transportation, Routing and scheduling, Freight cost analysis o Inventory Management of pharmaceuticals, Inventory types and functions, Inventory control techniques, Economic Order Quantity (EOQ) o Introduction to warehouse functions, Management and Distribution channels and distribution strategies for vaccines and biologicals. o Case Study: Logistics and transportation Optimization process, Knowledge and skill sets needed for optimization.

Technology and Innovation in SCM o Information Technology in SCM, Role of IT in SCM planning and operations management for pharmaceuticals. o Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) systems, operations 6system, Supply Chain Management Softwares. o Big Data and Analytics, Importance of data in SCM. o Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning, AI/ML applications in SCM, smart logistics. o Demand forecasting, Autonomous vehicles o Security and transparency with special emphasis to cybersecurity.

Sustainability and Risk Management in SCM o Sustainable Supply Chain Management, Green logistics, Circular economy Environmental impact assessment. o Ethical Sourcing, Fair trade practices, Labor standards, Supplier audits. o Risk Management in SCM, Risk identification and assessment, Risk mitigation strategies, Crisis management with special emphasis to Pharmaceutical products. o Regulatory Compliance, International trade regulations, Customs and import/export laws, Compliance standards. o Cold chain management, its need, challenges and opportunities in Pharmaceutical products. o Case Study: Risk and Sustainability Challenges