Executive Programme in Supply Chain and Logistics Management - Batch 03 (EPSCLM-BL03)
The programme is aimed at providing the participants with a deep understanding of the supply chain and logistics management principles from a strategy, planning and operations perspective. The sessions would be specifically designed to prepare participants for advancement in supply chain management careers including procurement, supplier management, inventory management, coordination, and logistics (transport and warehousing).
Course Duration: Spread over 5 to 6 months.
Mode of Delivery: The programme will be delivered on UCS platform through direct-to-desktop [D2D] held once a week and campus modules at IIM Ahmedabad.
Frequency: Once a week
Class Schedule: Every Sunday 10:00 AM to 1:00 PM
Certification: IIM Ahmedabad shall issue a Certificate of Completion (CoC) to eligible participants subject to the fulfilment of evaluation and attendance criteria mentioned below:
Participants are assessed for all the courses. Participants will be given any one of the following grades: “Satisfactory Plus” (S+); “Satisfactory” (S); “Unsatisfactory” (U). A participant will be asked to leave the programme and the fees will then be forfeited in any of the following cases:
1. If a participant gets 2nd U for academic indiscipline wherein Academic Indiscipline includes cheating/ copying/ plagiarism in assignments and examinations and facilitating cheating in any way or is found having integrity issue during the programme.
2. If a participant gets 4th U for under-performance.
3. If a participant gets 1 U for academic indiscipline and 3Us for under-performance.
4. As per the norms of the programme, a participant requires at least 80% of attendance to become eligible to receive the certificate, failing which a participant won’t be awarded the certificate.
Selection: Selections will be based on evaluation of individual profile & Statement of Purpose (SoP)
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How to Apply:
Interested applicants may apply using the below admission link:
Registration link: https://iimahmedabad.vcrvcnow.in/EPSCLM-BL03/student-registration/lms.php
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1. To develop an understanding of linking supply chain management with the enterprise strategy.
2. To develop coordinated supply chain strategies and improve value.
3. To design and optimize a supply chain network.
4. To learn analytical tools and techniques (using software) related to supply chain performance optimization.
5. To appreciate the need for the latest advancements in the supply chains such as Blockchain etc.
a. Introduction to supply chain decisions
b. Integrated supply chain simulation
c. Strategic directions
d. Supply chain alignment / strategy / metrics
e. Procurement and inventory management
f. Supply chain network / logistics optimization
g. Data-driven decisions / supply chain analytics
h. Logistics (Sea, Air, Rail, Road)
i. Distribution strategies
j. Transportation and routing
k. Warehousing
l. Supply chain contracts
m. Pricing and revenue management
n. Supply chain sustainability
o. Humanitarian and non-profit supply chains
p. Service supply chains
q. Supply chain digitization and business model innovations
r. Industry 4.0 technologies
s. Supply chain coordination and platforms
t. Supply chain finance
u. Risk management in supply chains
v. Industry applications (automobile supply chain. food supply chain, agri supply chains, EV, semiconductor supply chains, gold logistics, time-sensitive supply chains – healthcare / Q-commerce, cold logistics)
w. Supply chain project presentation
The pedagogy will be highly interactive. It will leverage the use of technology. It will consist of a judicious blend of lectures, real-life case studies, computer simulations, case presentations, quizzes and assignments.
1. Working executives with a graduation degree (10+2+3 or equivalent) in any discipline with minimum 50% or above marks. The applicant must have a minimum of 2 years of work experience at Junior, middle or senior level in operations function or can be an entrepreneur. The idea is to have clarity on the Ex-Ante desired level of the participants.
2. The eligible candidates will be selected based on educational and professional background and motivation based on the application form submitted.
