*Year 1: Foundational Business & Supply Chain Principles* 

*Semester 1:* 

- *Principles of Management*: Planning, organizing, leading, and controlling in business. 

- *Introduction to Supply Chain Management (SCM)*: Key concepts (supply chain flows, stakeholders, value chain analysis). 

- *Business Mathematics*: Quantitative tools for inventory, forecasting, and cost analysis. 

- *Business Communication*: Professional writing, negotiation, and presentation skills. 

- *Computer Applications*: Excel for data analysis and basic ERP systems overview. 

 

*Semester 2:* 

- *Operations Management*: Process design, capacity planning, and lean principles. 

- *Principles of Marketing*: Role of marketing in supply chain coordination. 

- *Financial Accounting*: Basics of cost accounting and financial statements. 

- *Microeconomics for SCM*: Demand-supply dynamics, pricing, and market structures. 

- *Introduction to Logistics*: Transportation modes, warehousing, and reverse logistics. 

 

*Year 2: Intermediate Logistics & Supply Chain Skills* 

*Semester 3:* 

- *Procurement and Supplier Management*: Sourcing strategies, vendor selection, and supplier relationship management (SRM). 

- *Inventory Control*: EOQ, JIT, ABC analysis, and safety stock optimization. 

- *Transportation Management*: Freight management, route optimization, and Incoterms. 

- *Business Statistics*: Forecasting methods (moving averages, exponential smoothing). 

- *Elective I* (e.g., Retail Supply Chains or E-Commerce Logistics). 

 

*Semester 4:* 

- *Warehousing and Distribution*: Layout design, automation, and warehouse management systems (WMS). 

- *Global Supply Chain Management*: Cross-border logistics, trade compliance, and customs regulations. 

- *Supply Chain Analytics*: Tools like Excel, Tableau, or Power BI for data-driven decision-making. 

- *Quality Management*: Six Sigma, TQM, and ISO standards. 

- *Elective II* (e.g., Sustainable Supply Chains or Cold Chain Management). 

 

*Year 3: Advanced Specialization & Strategic Integration* 

*Semester 5:* 

- *Demand Planning & Forecasting*: Advanced models (ARIMA, machine learning basics). 

- *Supply Chain Risk Management*: Risk identification, mitigation strategies, and resilience planning. 

- *ERP Systems*: Hands-on training with SAP, Oracle, or Microsoft Dynamics. 

- *Elective III* (e.g., Digital Supply Chains or Port and Maritime Logistics). 

- *Elective IV* (e.g., Blockchain in SCM or Circular Economy Practices). 

 

*Semester 6:* 

- *Strategic Supply Chain Management*: Network design, outsourcing vs. insourcing, and SCOR model. 

- *Capstone Project*: Real-world case study (e.g., optimizing a company’s supply chain for cost/time efficiency). 

- *Legal Aspects of SCM*: Contracts, liability, and international trade laws. 

- *Elective V* (e.g., AI in Logistics or Healthcare Supply Chains). 

- *Internship*: Industry placement in logistics firms, manufacturing units, or 3PL providers. 

 

*Elective Options* 

- *Green Logistics & Sustainability* 

- *Last-Mile Delivery Solutions* 

- *Disaster Relief Supply Chains* 

- *Automation in Warehousing* 

- *Supply Chain Finance* 

- *Urban Logistics & Smart Cities* 

 

*Practical & Skill-Based Components* 

- *Software Training*: 

  - ERP systems (SAP, Oracle). 

  - Simulation tools (AnyLogic, Supply Chain Guru). 

  - Python/R for predictive analytics. 

- *Case Studies*: Solving challenges like bullwhip effect, port congestion, or pandemic-driven disruptions. 

- *Industry Visits*: To ports, warehouses, or manufacturing hubs. 

- *Workshops*: 

  - Lean Six Sigma (Yellow/Green Belt). 

  - Certification prep (APICS CSCP, CLTD). 

- *Role-Playing*: Negotiating supplier contracts or managing logistics crises.