IoSCM Level 7 Qualification in Manufacturing, Production and Operations Strategy

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£ 2,570 VAT inc.

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  • Type

    Course

  • Methodology

    Distance Learning

Guarantee success in your industry with IoSCM. We offer every student much more than just a qualification; we provide the opportunity to grow, learn and progress as a professional with our unrivalled support network.

You can custom build the IoSCM Level 7 manufacturing qualification in order to meet your career ambitions, current job specification or objective of your employer.

This qualification is industry recognised across the globe. The IoSCM level 7 manufacturing course was designed and developed by industry experts to provide first class study materials that meet National Occupational Standards (NOS). It also guarantees that we’re the best qualifications on the market.

About this course

This course is designed to give students the opportunity of progressing in the manufacturing industry allowing them to further their knowledge and progress within their role.

As with most supply chain sectors, the roles and responsibilities of those in a Manufacturing, Production and Operations position can be varied. IoSCM’s Manufacturing and Production Academy enables those in industry to develop their skills through bespoke distance learning courses.

There are no previous requirements needed to study this course and IoSCM will evaluate whether this is the right course for you, ensuring you don’t waste valuable time and resources studying the wrong course.

Level 6 Award in Manufacturing, Production Planning and Control
Awarded by Institute of Supply Chain Management
Regulated by Ofqual

The Institute of Supply Chain Management (IoSCM) is the number 1 UK institute for supply chain qualifications, available at award (price listed), certificate and diploma.

Their courses are delivered by industry experts who have gained experience within all areas of the supply chain.

IoSCM offers a unique learning method, which is adaptable around your experiences, goals and what you would like to achieve. The courses are 100% adapted to suit the individual; you can even submit your past experience and use your current role to contribute towards your qualification!

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Subjects

  • Strategic Management
  • Strategic Leadership
  • Strategic Planning
  • Strategic development
  • Operational Risk
  • Operational Strategy
  • Operations Management
  • Operations Processiong
  • Operations Improvement
  • Operational Scheduling
  • Quality Training
  • Quality Systems
  • Quality Policy
  • Quality management
  • Quality Improvement
  • Quality Management Systems
  • Import and Export
  • Supply Chain
  • Supply Operations
  • Supply Chain Management

Course programme

Description

Core Units

Strategic Management Principles

  • Strategic Management:Concepts of strategic management, Process of strategic management, Values, vision and mission statement, Influences of strategy formation, Porters five forces
  • Formulate Organisational Strategy:Business and corporate strategy, Business and corporate level strategy, Competitive advantage, Influence of markets, Suitability, feasibility and acceptability
  • Strategic Effects of Organisation Plan:Organisational strategic plan, Statements, values and objectives
  • Communicate Organisational Plan:Stakeholder analysis and engagement, Communication

Business Research

  • Philosophies and Approaches:Types of research; Validity and relevance; Research paradigms; Research philosophy; Research approaches
  • Plan Project Reports:Business reports; Topic selection; Approaches and strategies; Literature reviews; Formulation; Project specifications
  • Research:Research ethics; Research process
  • Compare Research Outcomes with Specifications:Types of evaluation
  • Present Report:Style and structure; Structure of report; Presentation

Manufacturing and Production

  • Production: Components of the production function
  • Requirement of Product Design and Production Strategy: Product life cycle, product strategy, research and development, product design, design services and organising product development
  • Location, Layout and Productivity of Manufacturing: Facilities location, facilities layout, work measurement and individual and organisational productivity
  • Forecasting, Planning and Scheduling of Production: Forecasting demand, planning production, scheduling production, economic order quantity model planning and controlling projects
  • Purchasing and Inventory Management: MRP I, MRP II, the purchasing function, expediting, a standard purchasing system, just in time management system

Optional Unit

Global Procurement in Supply Chain

  • Objectives for a Procurement Strategy:Strategic procurement, Collaborative procurement, Supplier Relationship Management, Procurement principles, Public and private sector, Ethical implications, Best practice, Legal and statutory requirements
  • Effectiveness of a Procurement Strategy:Responsibility procurement, The value chain, Supply chain mapping, Contract documents, Long term strategic sourcing documents, Measuring success, Value analysis, value engineering & value management
  • Selecting Effective Procurement Methods:Procurement methods, Tendering process, Evaluating supplier performance, Cost effectiveness, Achieving results, Risk, PESTLE analysis

Corporate Finance

  • Role of Corporate Finance Manager: Links to Business Objectives, Mergers and Acquisitions
  • Source of Debt: Main Sources, Equity Funding, Financial Gearing
  • Evaluating Investment: Appraisal Techniques
  • Company Shares: Valuing Shares, Main Methods for Valuing
  • Dividends: Company Policy, Factors of Determination
  • Business Capital: Calculating Capital, Concept of Business Capital

Quality Management

  • The Concept of Quality Management:What is Quality, The concept of Quality Management in a business, The importance of quality within an organisation, The theories of Quality Management, Quality Management Tools and Techniques
  • Embedding Quality Management:Teamwork in Quality Management, Training and development in Quality Management, Embedding quality management into the culture of an organisation, Promoting continuous quality improvement within an organisation’s culture
  • Systems that Support Quality Management:Monitoring Quality Management, Controlling Quality Management, Evaluate quality standards that support Quality Management

Entrepreneurship in Business

  • Scope for Entrepreneurship in Today’s Economy: Encouraging Entrepreneurship in Organisations, Analyse What Limits Entrepreneurship, Evaluate How Process Contributes to Economy
  • Developing Successful Business Ideas: How Entrepreneurs Develop Business Ideas, Purpose of Feasibility Analysis, Evaluation Methods
  • Strategy Planning: Planning a Viable Business Idea, Conducting Market Research, Detailed Business Plans, Legal, Ethical and Financial Implications
  • Planning Future Growth: Entrepreneurial Skills and Characteristics, Potential Barriers, Alternative Strategies for Growth

Change Management

  • Background of Change Management: The Use of Change Management in Organisations
  • Issues: Factors Affecting Change Management, The Arising Issues from Change Management
  • Proposing Change: Presenting a Proposal, Best Practice
  • Managing the Change Process

Leadership and Enterprise

  • The Relationship between Management and Leadership:What is Leadership, What is Management, Leadership and Management Styles, The impact of different styles of Leadership and Management on staff
  • Effective Leadership:The relationship between leadership style and leadership behaviour, The importance of context on leadership styles and qualities
  • Theories of Management and Leadership in Organisational Contexts:Leadership and Management Theories, The impact of leadership in an organisation based on Leadership theories
  • Advising on Management and Leadership Skills: Methods to identify the skills required for leadership of a given role in an organisation, Styles of leadership that are suitable to the role and appropriate to the culture in an organisation, Evaluations of recommended leadership skills required for a given role in an organisation
  • The Enterprise Culture and the Characteristics of Different Entrepreneurs:The enterprise culture in a business, Advantages and Disadvantages of developing an enterprise culture in a business, The key attributes, decisions, business achievements

Principles of Marketing

  • Principles and Concepts of Marketing: Marketing principles, Marketing concepts, Marketing mix
  • Develop a Marketing Strategy: The relationship between an organisation’s vision and mission and the marketing strategy, Marketing planning concepts, Opportunities and risks, Product brand
  • Analyse Competitive Advantage: Analytical marketing tools, The competitive environment

Logistics and Transport

  • Benefits and Drawbacks to Building Flexibility into the Manufacturing Process: Flexible Manufacturing Systems (FMS), Flexible Manufacturing Cells (FMC)
  • Analyse the mix of Manufacturing Process Equipment: Special manufacturing processes, CAM layouts
  • Function and Purpose of Existing Advanced Manufacturing Technology (AMT) Installations: How AMT improves manufacturing, ERP software

Ports and Shipping

  • Maritime Operations in a Business Context: Evaluate methods of maritime trade, benefits of maritime trade to an organisation
  • Planning Process for Maritime Operations: Process of planning maritime operations, benefits of planning maritime operations
  • Maritime Resource Management: Utilisation of resources for maritime operations, scope, usage and life-span of resources
  • Maritime Law:Key principles of law as they apply to shipping operations, Impact of principles, Types of contracts used in the transport of goods, Legal issues associated with time charter parties and voyage charter parties

Import and Export

  • Key Elements of Export Strategies:Characteristics of exporters including role, Justification and reasons for export, Export strategies and considerations, Business plan
  • Key Elements of Import Strategies: Characteristics of importers including role, Justification and reasons for import, Documentation relating to own country
  • Third Party Intermediaries: Freight forwarders, 3rd Party Role

IoSCM Level 7 Qualification in Manufacturing, Production and Operations Strategy

£ 2,570 VAT inc.