Marketing Channels and Distribution Management

Topics Covered in This Course:
  In Section 1 of this course you will cover these topics:
    The supply challenge
    The evolution of purchasing and supply management
    The make or buy decision: a theoretical perspective
  In Section 2 of this course you will cover these topics:
    Sourcing strategies and supply chain configurations
    Strategic supplier selection
    Supplier development
  In Section 3 of this exam you will be evaluated on below listed topics:
    Supply strategy: the development of the supply wheel
    Aligning supply with corporate strategy
    Competency and skills development for strategic supply
  In Section 4 of this course you will cover these topics:
    Organisational structures for supply management
    Performance measurement
    Cost benefit analysis
  In Section 5 of this course you will cover these topics:
    Managing interfirm relationships
    Environmental and ethical issues in supply management
    Involving suppliers in new project development
    Public and regulated supply management
    Electronic supply
    The relevance of commodities
    Services procurement
    The future - a trajectory for supply management