Advanced Certificate Programme in Smart Supply Chain Management & Transformation IIM Kozhikode

Programme Overview

The supply chain industry is brimming with data-rich opportunities. Elevate your career in this competitive market by mastering supply chain management. The IIM Kozhikode – Advanced Certificate Programme in Smart Supply Chain Management & Transformation provides a comprehensive foundation in SCM concepts and equips participants with essential tools and techniques such as descriptive, diagnostic, predictive, prescriptive, and cognitive analytics. This programme covers the traditional supply chain process—planning, sourcing, production, warehousing, distribution, sales, and sustainability—while addressing modern challenges. Participants will explore digital transformation, supply chain sustainability, and the impact of analytics on ROI, risk management, planning accuracy, and operational efficiency. Designed for working executives, the curriculum integrates procurement, operations, and logistics management with a strategic focus on operational excellence. Delivered through online lectures, discussions, simulations, and case analyses, the programme empowers learners to streamline supply chains and deliver maximum customer value efficiently.

Programme Highlights

You Will Learn

Pedagogy

Executive Alumni Status

Certificate of Completion

Top-Tier Industry-Experienced Faculty from IIMs

2 Campus Immersion Modules

Proven Pedagogy with Case-Study Oriented

Industry-led Pedagogy

First-of-its-Kind and a Unique Design with Advanced Level Technology

Course Designed and Taught by IIMK Faculty

Hands-on Analysis

Rigorous Pedagogy filled with simulations and case analysis

In-depth structure and functioning of the IB industry

Complexities and challenges in managing global supply chain

Analytics for better decision-making in SCM to improve financial/ economic impact

Develop a digital SCM strategy that embeds the right technologies for your business

Lead organisational change and supply chain transformation

Lectures

Hands-on Exercises using Data

Simulation

Case Discussions

Live project

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Hear from our Alumni

Kaumudi Kanchan

Business Development Manager
3PL Contract Logistics

“I wanted better exposure to SCM and a deeper understanding of how to develop problem-solving solutions for organisations. The curriculum and the sessions gave a new perspective on how the solutions can be designed, an in-depth understanding of parameters, and a customer-centric focus. Thought-provoking analysis, risk assessment & analysis truly made a difference in my career. Jaro helped me connect with one of the best institutes in India and gave me direction to add value to my career. Moreover, the institute & the faculty members played a vital role overall. The approach of faculty is fabulous as they believe in continuous learning with real-life cases and ongoing concerns/issues being faced on day to day basis at work. The programme by the institute is designed in such a manner that every single session is interesting and thought-provoking.”

Mr. Subhadeep Mohanty

Assistant Manager,
ArcelorMittal Steel.

"Years of hard work in supply chain management brought me to a crossroads. I knew I needed more. The ASCM - IIMK programme was my gateway to realizing my dreams. The mentorship from the faculty and the cutting-edge curriculum transformed my perspective on supply chain dynamics. When I secured a Supply Chain Manager position at JSW Steel with a 44% salary increase, it felt like all my efforts had finally paid off. Jaro Education was my partner in this electrifying journey, and I’m forever grateful."

Programme Content

Fundamentals of SCM

Introduction to SCM

Supply Chain Structure

SCM processes & decisions

Demand Planning & Forecasting

Introduction to Demand Forecasting & Forecasting Accuracy

Forecasting: Time series methods and causal methods

Demand & Planning: Matching demand & supply

Supply Chain Modelling & Design

Basic overview of optimisation

Transportation Problem

Designing Distribution Network

Managing Inventory in Supply chain and supply coordination

Inventory management Models: EOQ, Quantity discount, Backorders

Single period inventory models, continuous review models

Risk pooling in supply chain

Bullwhip effect and how to manage it

Supply chain Integration and distribution strategies

Direct shipment, cross docking, transhipment, etc.

Postponement (product and process)

Last mile delivery

Logistics & Global Supply Chain Management

Freight transportation: Selection & its impact on inventory

Warehousing: Design, Operations heuristics, Material handling

Customs, Duties, Tariffs, INCO terms, Rules of origin, Letter of credit etc.

International transportation, Trading blocks, Trade zones, Bonded warehouses

Currency fluctuations, Exchange rate risks, Transfer pricing, Permanent establishment

Procurement and sourcing management

Outsourcing decision

Sourcing Purchasing at right price

Vendor rating

Types of contracts

Managing Channel Partner distribution and conflicts

Supplier relationship & partnership

Fundamentals of Data Analytics

Introduction to Data and the Power of Data

Descriptive Statistics, Data Visualization and Advantages illustration through examples

Summarising Data through Measures of Central tendencies

Measures of Dispersions and Idea of risk

Measures of Associations

Sampling and Inferential Statistics: Overview

Introduction to Predictive Analytics and Regression

Other Application of Supply Chain Analytics

Predicting customer preferences

Pricing analytics

Demand Analytics - Demand forecasting

Procurement Analytics

Production Analytics-Production Planning and Workforce Management

Purchase Analytics - Order Management

Predictive maintenance of equipment

Cognitive analytics

Basic of Data Analytics through R or similar tools (focus on application only)

Data analytics: Exploring the Tool

Big Data analytics: Data analytics I (Statistical learning)

Big data analytics: Data analytics II (Machine learning and applications)

Big data analytics: Prescriptive Analytics

Digital Supply Chain Strategy and Transformation

Digitising vs Digitising in Supply Chains

Digital ecosystem and Omnichannel revolution

Digital SC Transformation Capabilities

The role of Technology and its applications to Digital Supply Chains

Digital SC Transformation Roadmap

Predicting and mitigating risk in supply chain

Tools and methods to identify Supply chain risk, assess risk and management risk

Design resilience in the supply chain

Sustainable Supply Chain Management (SSCM)

Concept of triple -bottom line, carbon trading, Circular Economy

Role of cradle-to-cradle design, sourcing, packaging, logistics in SSCM

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Admission Fee & Financing

Easy EMI Options Available

Pay in easy monthly installments with our EMI options. No more worrying about finances; start your learning journey today!

Complete Payment

Participants can make one-time payment easily using options such as:

Internet Banking

Credit/Debit Card

INR 2,81,000/-
+ GST

Eligibility

Academic Criteria

Who Can Attend?

Selection Criteria

Graduates (10+2+3) from a recognised university (UGC/AICTE/DEC/AIU/State Government/recognised international universities) in any discipline.
A minimum of 03 years of work experience after graduation.

Working executives with at least 3 years of industry experience in the relevant field or looking to make a career in the field of Supply Chain.

Selections will be based on candidates’ profiling.

Programme Coordinator

Prof. Rupesh Kumar Pati
Professor

Quantitative Methods and Operations Management

Certification

Participants who successfully meet the evaluation criteria and satisfy the requisite attendance criteria will be awarded a 'Certification of Completion'.
Participants who are unable to clear the evaluation criteria but have requisite attendance will be awarded a 'Participation Certificate'.
Participants will receive certification in the "Advanced Certificate Programme in Smart Supply Chain Management and Transformation", offered by IIM Kozhikode.

Note: All certificate images are for illustrative purposes only and may be subject to change at the discretion of IIM Kozhikode.