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Supply Chain & Operations Manager Roadmap

Master supply chain management — logistics, procurement, inventory, and operations. With India's booming e-commerce and manufacturing, supply chain professionals are in high demand.

4-6 months4-8 LPA → 22-45 LPA expected6 steps • 21 free resources
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Supply Chain Fundamentals

2-3 weeks

Understand the end-to-end supply chain: procurement, manufacturing, logistics, warehousing, and distribution.

By the end, you'll be able to

  • Understand end-to-end supply chain processes
  • Map supply chain flows and identify bottlenecks
  • Know key SCM concepts: lead time, safety stock, bullwhip effect
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Mini-project

Map the complete supply chain of an Indian FMCG company. Identify 5 bottlenecks and suggest improvements.

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Inventory & Warehouse Management

2-3 weeks

Learn inventory optimization: EOQ, safety stock, ABC analysis, and warehouse layout and management systems (WMS).

By the end, you'll be able to

  • Calculate EOQ, safety stock, and reorder points
  • Perform ABC and XYZ analysis
  • Understand warehouse management systems
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Mini-project

Design an inventory management system for an e-commerce warehouse: ABC analysis, reorder policies, and layout optimization.

3

Procurement & Vendor Management

2-3 weeks

Learn strategic sourcing, vendor evaluation, negotiation, and contract management. Procurement saves companies crores.

By the end, you'll be able to

  • Evaluate and select vendors systematically
  • Negotiate contracts and manage supplier relationships
  • Implement procurement best practices
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Mini-project

Create a vendor evaluation framework: scoring criteria, RFQ template, and negotiation strategy for 3 categories.

4

Lean & Six Sigma

3-4 weeks

Eliminate waste and reduce defects. Learn Lean principles, Six Sigma DMAIC methodology, and process improvement tools.

By the end, you'll be able to

  • Apply Lean principles to eliminate waste
  • Use Six Sigma DMAIC for process improvement
  • Create process maps and value stream maps
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Mini-project

Conduct a Lean Six Sigma project: map a process, identify waste, calculate sigma level, and implement improvements.

5

Supply Chain Analytics

2-3 weeks

Use data for better supply chain decisions. Learn demand forecasting, network optimization, and supply chain dashboards.

By the end, you'll be able to

  • Forecast demand using statistical methods
  • Build supply chain KPI dashboards
  • Analyze logistics costs and optimize routes
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Mini-project

Build a demand forecasting model and supply chain dashboard: forecast accuracy, fill rate, and logistics cost analysis.

6

ERP & SAP Basics

2-3 weeks

Most large companies run SAP or Oracle ERP. Learn the basics of ERP systems and SAP MM/SD modules for supply chain.

By the end, you'll be able to

  • Navigate SAP ERP interface
  • Understand SAP MM and SD modules
  • Process purchase orders and sales orders in SAP
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Mini-project

Complete SAP MM exercises: create vendors, purchase orders, goods receipts, and invoice verification in a training system.

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