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Program Objectives
The Diploma in Supply Chain Management (DSCM) programme is designed to equip participants with the knowledge and skills of supply chain management. The DSCM curriculum encompasses practical projects, computer simulation in E-Commerce and is the only Supply Chain Diploma that offers subjects in Six-Sigma and SCOR model.

Who Should Attend
The course is suitable for logistics supervisor, supply chain managers, logistics executives, planners, customer service officers, sourcing engineers, buyers and those who want to pursue a supply chain career.

Entry Requirement
Applicants must possess at least 5 GCE “O” levels or equivalent qualification.

English Requirement
Applicants without a credit in GCE ‘O’ level English are required to take up an additional module in English and Business Communication to improve their general usage of English and develop confidence and fluency in key communication contexts. Those who have academic qualification deemed to be equivalent to GCE “O” level English can seek exemption from this course.

The English and Business Communication module will also help participants improve their written business communication skills, understand different communication styles and manage work relationships.

Participants are required to pay an additional $200/- (before GST) for this module.

DSCM Program Coverage
The program is of 12 months duration and consists of 2 semesters, including course work and application project.

1st Semester

Report Writing Skills

	Introduction to the writing process
	Steps in writing an effective paragraph
	Application of basic principles for effective writing
	Fundamentals of essay development
	Practical writing skills for writing exam easy and research paper

Supply Chain Operations Reference (SCOR) Model

	Introduction to the Supply Chain Operations Reference (SCOR) model
	Business activities associated with all phases of satisfying a customer's demand
	SCOR model processes of PLAN, SOURCE, MAKE, DELIVER, and RETURN
	Use SCOR to describe supply chains that are very simple or very complex using a common set of definitions
	SCOR used for supply chain improvement for global projects as well as site-specific projects
	Implementation of SCOR projects
	Successful case studies of SCOR projects
	MRP systems in supply chain operations

Warehouse Management

	Introduction to warehouse operations
	Activities related to shipping, receiving & inspection
	Warehouse space and layout planning
	Warehouse and storage management
	Materials tracking and control
	Personal planning
	“Branch / satellite” warehousing
	Benchmarking warehousing efficiency
	Warehouse cycle and SKU

Distribution Management

	The distribution networking system
	Analysis market demand and supply demand curves
	Sitting supply points
	Deciding the best supply sites
	Distribution channels strategies
	Use of agents, representative and distributors
	Channel for consumer goods
	Channel for industrial goods

2nd Semester (Final)

Purchasing Management (Supply Management)

	Overview and objectives of purchasing management
	The purchasing function
	Vendor analysis
	Legal considerations of purchasing
	Financial planning techniques
	Inventory control
	Management information system (MIS) / Electronic data interchange (EDI)
	Standardization & value analysis
	Make or buy situations
	Performance evaluation
	Quality control
	Negotiation Skills & Techniques

Electronic Commerce

	Fundamentals of electronic commerce
	EDI network in logistics management
	E-Logistics and E-fulfillment
	Online shipping systems
	Internet practical solutions
	Enterprise resource planning (ERP) / Logistics information systems

Six-Sigma Management

	Introduction to Six Sigma
	Introduction MINITAB statistical software
	Basic statistics
	Probability distributions
	Central limit theorem
	Process capability analysis
	Confidence interval
	Hypothesis testing
	Samples size selection
	Correlation
	Multi-vari analysis
	ANOVA
	Contingency table
	Design of experiments (DOE)
	Statistical process control (Control Charts)

TAPA Freight Security Requirements

	Scope of Freight Security Requirements
	Contract Acceptance
	Supplier Security Organisation
	Risk Assessment and Audits
	Security/Loss Investigations
	Waivers
	Supplier Facility and Truck Security

Application Project
All participants on the program are required to conduct an applied research leading to a project. Participants are required to apply knowledge; skills and perspectives gain from the course in the project. Alternately, a case study can be submitted. The case study approach draws the work that has been done in the earlier courses to provide the participants the opportunities to apply these theories to practical situation.

Practical Tests

(a) Incorporate WSQ practical test (15%) for Distribution Management.
Participant will receive Statement of Attainment (SOA) for “Perform Stock Control and Housekeeping Operations” upon passing the practical test.

(b) Incorporate WSQ practical test (15%) for Warehouse Management.
Participant will receive Statement of Attainment (SOA) for “Perform Warehouse Operations” upon passing the practical test.

(c) Incorporate WSQ practical test (15%) for Final Project.
Participant will receive Statement of Attainment (SOA) for “Apply 5’S Techniques in Manufacturing” upon passing the practical test.

Assessment and Examinations
The DSCM programme examination is a continuous assessment through written assignments, projects and written examinations. This ensures that actual application of concepts and knowledge coupled with professional experience will make learning more practical and relevant.

Participants must pass the final examination with a total score of 50 or higher, and attend at least 75% of the training sessions.

A supplementary exam may be granted to participants who failed the main examination. Participants will be required to re-enroll for the subject if he/she failed the supplementary examination.

Award of Diploma
Upon successful completion of the programme and application project, participants will be awarded the Diploma in Supply Chain Management from SIMM.

Registration Procedures
It is compulsory for all participants to enroll as members of SIMM throughout the period of the course. Application forms must be accompanied by:

a. An application-processing fee of S$80/- (before GST).
b. Education qualifications, including transcripts of results, certificates and other supporting documents.
c. One passport size photograph.

Administrative Details
Commencing Date: Please refer to SIMM Program Schedule
Course Duration: 12 Months, 198 contact hours.
Course Fee: S$3,200/- before GST (for SIMM members only).

It is compulsory for participants to join as SIMM members for the entire period of the course duration.

Registration Deadline: 4 weeks before course commencement date, on first-come-first-served basis.

Training Venue: SIMM Training Room

Payment of Fees
Payment must be made 2 weeks before course commencement date. Cheque must be crossed and made payable to “Singapore Institute of Materials Management” with the title of the course and name of the participant(s) indicated at the back of the cheque.

Refund of Fees
Notice of withdrawal must be given according to the terms stated in the Terms and Conditions for enrolment.

Fee Protection Scheme
CPE requires all students (local and international students) paid course fees to be protected under the FPS. The FPS serves to protect the student‟s fees in the event a PEI is unable to continue operations due to insolvency, and/or regulatory closure.

Cancellation
SIMM reserves the right to cancel/postpone the course due to unforeseen circumstances.

Enquiries
For more information on SIMM courses, please do not hesitate to contact the SIMM Secretariat:
229 Mountbatten Road, #03-28 Mountbatten Square Singapore 398007
Tel: (65) 6484 5737
Email: info@simm.org.sg