Course Outline:

Module 1: Introduction to Supply Chain Management

• Overview of supply chain management concepts and principles
• Introduction to SAP SCM and its role in supply chain management
• Key components and functionalities of SAP SCM
• Hands-on Exercise: Navigating SAP SCM software and basic functionalities
• Case Study: Analyzing a real-world supply chain scenario

Module 2: SAP SCM Architecture and Configuration

• Understanding SAP SCM architecture and components
• Configuration of SAP SCM modules for supply chain planning
• Integration of SAP SCM with other enterprise systems
• Hands-on Exercise: Configuring SAP SCM for basic supply chain scenarios
• Real-Life Project: Configuration of a supply chain module for a specific business case

Module 3: Demand Planning and Forecasting

• Techniques for demand planning and forecasting
• Utilization of SAP SCM for demand planning and forecasting
• Best practices for accurate forecasting and demand management
• Hands-on Exercise: Setting up demand planning in SAP SCM
• Case Study: Forecasting and demand planning for a retail supply chain

Module 4: Supply Network Planning

• Principles of supply network planning and optimization
• Use of SAP SCM for network planning and management
• Strategies for balancing supply and demand across the network
• Hands-on Exercise: Implementing supply network planning in SAP SCM
• Real-Life Project: Network planning and optimization for a manufacturing supply chain

Module 5: Procurement and Sourcing

• Strategies for procurement and sourcing in supply chain management
• SAP SCM tools for procurement and supplier management
• Techniques for optimizing procurement processes
• Hands-on Exercise: Managing procurement processes using SAP SCM
• Case Study: Procurement and sourcing optimization for a logistics company

Module 6: Inventory Management and Control

• Techniques for inventory management and control
• Utilization of SAP SCM for managing and optimizing inventory levels
• Strategies for reducing inventory costs and improving inventory accuracy
• Hands-on Exercise: Implementing inventory management in SAP SCM
• Real-Life Project: Inventory optimization for a retail supply chain

Module 7: Logistics and Transportation Management

• Overview of logistics and transportation management principles
• Use of SAP SCM for logistics and transportation planning
• Optimization of transportation routes and logistics processes
• Hands-on Exercise: Managing logistics and transportation in SAP SCM
• Case Study: Logistics optimization for a distribution network

Module 8: Order Management and Fulfillment

• Principles of order management and fulfillment
• Use of SAP SCM for managing orders and fulfillment processes
• Techniques for improving order accuracy and customer satisfaction
• Hands-on Exercise: Implementing order management in SAP SCM
• Real-Life Project: Order fulfillment optimization for an e-commerce business

Module 9: Field Visit and Practical Insights

• Field visit to logistics centers and supply chain management offices
• Observation of real-world supply chain processes and practices
• Interaction with industry professionals and experts
• Field Visit Report: Documentation and analysis of field visit observations

Module 10: Capstone Project and Course Review

• Comprehensive project integrating all course concepts and skills
• Participants present their projects and receive feedback from instructors
• Review of key concepts, best practices, and future learning paths
• Final Project Presentation: Showcase of a complete supply chain management plan using SAP SCM