Supply Chain Management
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Supply Chain Management manages the flow of goods and services, including all processes that turn raw materials into end products. It requires the effective simplification of the supply-side operations of an organisation to optimise the consumer satisfaction and achieve a sustainable market advantage.
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Career prospects & criteria
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Educational Qualifications
Bachelors degree in BBA/BMS/B.Com
PG Diploma in Management/ MBA
What you need to get started
Summer internships with larger organisations and large logistics companies have schemes in place, as do organisations such as supermarkets can be useful
Soft Skills
Project management
Technical understanding
Troubleshooting
Problem-solving
Computational skills
Flexibility
Persistent
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Technical Skills
Project management
Technical understanding
Cost accounting skills
Ability to understand financial statements
Understanding of e-business
Understanding global issues
Business ethics
Computational skills
Data analysis
Seamless order placement
Provision of customization
Understanding the laws
Books
The Supply Chain Manager's Problem-Solver: Maximizing the Value of Collaboration and Technology
Development in Supply Chain Management: Turning Buyers into Supply Chain Managers
Lean Supply Chain Management Essentials: A Framework for Materials Managers
The Supply Chain Manager's Handbook: For Small and Medium Sized Manufacturers
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