Introduction to Supply Chain Principles
Why Supply Chain Principles Matter
Supply Chain Principles
1. What Is a Supply Chain?
- Definition and purpose of supply chains
- Physical, information, and financial flows
- Internal vs external supply chains
2. Core Supply Chain Functions
- Procurement and supplier management
- Manufacturing and operations
- Inventory and warehousing
- Distribution and transportation
- Customer fulfillment
3. Supply Chain Objectives & Trade-Offs
- Cost vs service level
- Speed vs efficiency
- Flexibility vs stability
- Risk vs resilience
4. Demand, Supply & Planning Basics
- Demand signals and variability
- Forecasting awareness
- Capacity and resource alignment
Role of planning in coordination
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5. Supply Chain Performance & KPIs
- On-time delivery (OTD)
- Inventory turnover
- Lead time and responsiveness
- Cost and service measures
6. Technology & Modern Supply Chains
- ERP overview
- Warehouse & transport systems (WMS / TMS awareness)
- Digital visibility and data-driven decision-making
- Introduction to resilient and sustainable supply chains
Ideal for:
- Fresh Graduates entering supply chain or operations roles
- Procurement, logistics, or warehouse staff
- Manufacturing, planning, and inventory personnel
- Sales, finance, and customer service professionals
- Junior managers and cross-functional team members
- Professionals preparing for CPIM or CSCP
No prior supply chain experience is required.
1. Simple, Practical Explanations
Concepts are taught using real-life business examples, not jargon.
2. Cross-Functional Perspective
Designed for non-supply chain professionals as well as beginners.
3. Foundation for Advanced Learning
Acts as a gateway to CPIM, CSCP, Lean, and operations excellence programs.
4. Flexible Learning Models
- Classroom (in-person)
- Live virtual instructor-led
- In-house corporate delivery
- Blended learning via BGMC’s EdTech ecosystem
Benefits for Individuals
Participants will:
- Understand how supply chains work end to end
- Communicate more effectively with supply chain teams
- Make better operational and planning decisions
- Build confidence for advanced learning
- Enhance career readiness in operations and logistics
Benefits for Organizations
Organizations training teams through BGMC typically achieve:
- Improved cross-functional collaboration
- Reduced supply chain misunderstandings and delays
- Stronger operational alignment
- Better decision-making at entry and junior levels
- A common foundation for advanced capability building
Assessment & Certification
Assessment
- Knowledge checks and interactive discussions
Certification
- Certificate of Completion – Introduction to Supply Chain Principles
- Issued by BGMC Group
PHYSICAL CLASSES
- Instructor-led supply chain training
- Supply chain concepts overview
- Planning, sourcing, and delivery
- Flow coordination basics
- Course completion certificate
Online Classes
- Live supply chain sessions
- End-to-end supply chain basics
- Operational coordination principles
- Digital learning resources
- Digital certificate
Enterprise Solutions
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- Supply chain framework deployment
- Process visibility improvement
- Operational alignment enhancement
- Supply chain risk reduction
- Scalable enterprise rollout
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Why Choose BGMC?
- Expertise across supply chain, operations & manufacturing
- Industry-relevant, beginner-friendly training design
- Practical and engaging delivery style
- Corporate and global training experience
- Clear learning pathways from foundation to advanced certifications
At BGMC, supply chain training builds clarity first—then capability.
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