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Supply Chain Foundations Course

What will I learn?

Improve your chances of getting a job in the supply chain sector with our Basic Supply Chain Course. This course is specifically designed for Zambian professionals who want to master the key skills for excelling in this field. Learn about logistics and transport, including how to optimise routes and manage third-party logistics providers (3PLs). Improve how you predict demand using quantitative, collaborative and qualitative methods. Build stronger relationships with suppliers through teamwork and by assessing how well they are performing. Discover ways to reduce costs by using techniques such as value stream mapping and lean supply chain principles. Gain knowledge of how to manage stock levels, including safety stock, and just-in-time (JIT) inventory systems. Embrace new technologies like automation, supply chain software and data analysis. Enrol now to increase your knowledge of supply chain matters.

Apoia's Unique Offerings

Online courses with lifetime access
Certificate aligned with educational standards
Printable PDF summaries
24/7 online support
Select and organise the chapters you wish to study
Set your own course workload
Instant feedback on practical activities
Study at your convenience, no internet required

Develop your skills

Enhance your practical skills listed below

Become an expert in route optimization for effective logistics planning.

Implement demand forecasting methods to predict what the market needs.

Strengthen supplier collaboration for better business partnerships.

Use cost-benefit analysis to make operations more efficient.

Use data analytics to make informed decisions regarding the supply chain.

Suggested summary

Workload: between 4 and 360 hours

Before starting, you can change the chapters and workload.

  • Choose which chapter to start with
  • Add or remove chapters
  • Increase or decrease the course workload

Examples of chapters you can add

You will be able to generate more chapters similar to the examples below

This is a free course aimed at personal and professional development. It is not equivalent to a technical, undergraduate, or postgraduate course, but provides practical and relevant knowledge for your professional journey.