*Year 1: Core Business & SCM Fundamentals* 

*Semester 1:* 

1. *Principles of Supply Chain Management* 

   - Introduction to SCM, value chains, global networks. 

   - Textbook: Chopra & Meindl, Supply Chain Management: Strategy, Planning, and Operation. 

   - Case Study: Amazon’s supply chain efficiency. 

 

2. *Operations Management* 

   - Process design, Lean Six Sigma, capacity planning. 

   - Textbook: Heizer et al., Operations Management. 

 

3. *Managerial Economics* 

   - Cost analysis, demand forecasting, pricing strategies. 

   - Textbook: Pindyck & Rubinfeld, Microeconomics. 

 

4. *Business Analytics* 

   - Data-driven decision-making (Excel, Tableau, Python/R basics). 

   - Tool: SAP Analytics Cloud. 

 

*Semester 2:* 

1. *Logistics & Transportation Management* 

   - Warehousing, routing, 3PL/4PL models, sustainability. 

   - Case Study: DHL’s global logistics network. 

 

2. *Procurement & Strategic Sourcing* 

   - Supplier selection, negotiation, risk mitigation. 

   - Textbook: Monczka et al., Purchasing and Supply Chain Management. 

 

3. *Financial Management for SCM* 

   - Working capital, cost-to-serve models, ROI in SCM. 

   - Textbook: Brigham & Ehrhardt, Financial Management. 

 

4. *Quantitative Methods* 

   - Forecasting, inventory optimization (EOQ, safety stock), simulation. 

   - Tool: Arena Simulation Software. 

 

*Year 2: Advanced SCM & Electives* 

*Semester 3:* 

1. *Global Supply Chain Management* 

   - Cross-border trade, Incoterms, cultural challenges. 

   - Case Study: Apple’s global supplier network. 

 

2. *Inventory & Demand Planning* 

   - JIT, MRP, DRP, demand sensing. 

   - Textbook: Silver et al., Inventory and Production Management in Supply Chains. 

 

3. *Supply Chain Risk & Resilience* 

   - Disruption management, contingency planning, cybersecurity. 

   - Case Study: Toyota’s recovery post-Fukushima disaster. 

 

4. *SCM Technology & Digital Transformation* 

   - IoT, blockchain, AI/ML in forecasting, ERP systems (SAP S/4HANA). 

   - Tool: Oracle SCM Cloud. 

 

*Semester 4:* 

1. *Sustainable SCM* 

   - Circular economy, green logistics, carbon footprint reduction. 

   - Case Study: Patagonia’s ethical supply chain. 

 

2. *Supply Chain Analytics* 

   - Predictive analytics, network optimization, digital twins. 

   - Tool: Llama soft Supply Chain Guru. 

 

3. *Project Management* 

   - Agile vs. Waterfall, PM tools (MS Project, Jira). 

   - Certification Prep: PMP/PRINCE2. 

 

4. *Capstone Project* 

   - Solve a real-world SCM challenge (e.g., design a cost-efficient supply chain for an e-commerce startup). 

   - Partner Companies: Unilever, Walmart, or local SMEs. 

 

*Electives (Choose 2-3):* 

- *Retail & E-commerce Logistics* 

- *Healthcare Supply Chain Management* 

- *Supply Chain Finance* 

- *AI & Automation in Warehousing* 

- *Ethical Sourcing & Compliance* 

 

*Key Components: * 

1. *Industry Certifications: * 

   - Integrated modules for APICS CPIM/CSCP or Six Sigma Green Belt. 

 

2. *Internships: * 

   - 6–8 weeks with logistics firms, manufacturers, or tech companies (e.g., FedEx, Siemens). 

 

3. *Software Training:* 

   - Hands-on labs for ERP (SAP), TMS (Transplace), and WMS (Manhattan Associates). 

 

4. *Emerging Trends:* 

   - Focus on AI-driven demand forecasting, drone logistics, and blockchain for traceability. 

 

*Assessment Methods:* 

- *Exams (30%)* 

- *Simulation Projects (25%)* 

- *Case Study Analysis (20%)* 

- *Capstone & Presentations (25%)*