BSc Supply Chain Management [with Placement year]

About this course

Supply chain management is the discipline concerned with the design, coordination, and optimisation of the flows of goods, information, and money that connect suppliers, manufacturers, distributors, and customers. Every product that reaches a consumer passes through a supply chain, and managing that chain efficiently, sustainably, and resiliently has become one of the central challenges of modern business. The pandemic and the disruptions it caused to global supply networks made this more visible than ever, and demand for people with genuine supply chain expertise has grown accordingly. Studying supply chain management part time at Anglia Ruskin University allows you to develop this expertise around other commitments, which is particularly relevant for those already working in logistics, operations, procurement, or related fields who want to formalise and deepen their knowledge. You will study procurement and sourcing, logistics and distribution, inventory management, demand forecasting, supplier relationships, sustainability in supply chains, and the use of data and technology to manage complex supply networks. The discipline draws on operations research, economics, and organisational management, and you will develop both analytical and strategic thinking skills. The part-time format suits students who are already working in supply chain or operations roles and want to develop a qualification that supports career progression, as well as those transitioning into the field from other professional backgrounds. Graduates go on to careers in procurement, logistics management, supply chain analysis, operations management, and business consulting. Supply chain expertise is in high demand across manufacturing, retail, healthcare, defence, and fast-moving consumer goods, and professionals with both practical experience and academic qualification are well positioned for senior roles. Many also continue to professional qualifications in logistics and supply chain management.

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