Supplies Management notes – KNEC Diploma

SUPPLIES MANAGEMENT

This unit or subject is examined by KNEC on those taking the following courses:

• Diploma in Supply Chain Management – Module II

The topics that need to be covered as required by KNEC in this unit/subject are as follows:
Introduction
This module is intended to equip the trainee with knowledge, skills and attitudes that will enable him/her to efficiently manage supplies in an organisation.
General Objectives
By the end of this module unit, the trainee should be able to:

• Explain the scope of supply management
• Discuss the concept of integrated supply logistics
• Outline the need for matching supply with demand
• Recognize the importance of distribution planning in supply chain management
• Identify the role of transport in supplies management.

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Topic 1: Introduction to Supply Management

• Scope of supply management
• Planning for materials
• Supply management liaison with other functions
• Importance of supply management

Topic 2: Integrated Supply Logistics

• Concept of supply logistics
• Inbound, outbound and internal logistics
• Importance of integrated logistics
• Concept of total cost and trade-offs
• Added value concept in supply logistics

Topic 3: Matching Supply With Demand

• Concept of matching supply and demand
• Concept of inventory control
• Inventory control system design
• Inventory control systems
• Measuring inventory control system efficiency

Topic 4: Storage of Supplies

• Importance of storage of supplies
• Aspects covered in the construction of a warehouse
• Aspects covered in designing storage system
• Types of storage system
• Store layout system
• Techniques applied to measure warehouse system efficiency

Topic 5: Materials Handling

• Importance of materials handling
• Factors considered in devising a materials handling system
• Aspects to be included in materials handling system
• Materials handling systems
• Challenges in devising materials handling system

Topic 6: Packaging

• Role of packaging in supply operations
• Factors considered when devising a packaging system
• Aspects to be included in a packaging system
• Types of packaging systems
• Challenges in devising packaging system

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Topic 7: Distribution Planning

• Concept of distribution planning
• Importance of distribution planning
• Aspects covered when devising a distribution system
• Monitoring and evaluating efficiency of a distribution system
• Challenges in devising and evaluating distribution system

Topic 8: Transport

• Meaning of transport
• Essentials of transport
• Modes of transport
• Means of transport in Kenya
• Factors that influence choice of a means of transport
• Features of an efficient transport system
• Role of transport in an economy

Topic 9: Emerging Trends and Issues in Supply Management

• Emerging trends and issues in transport
• Emerging issues in supply management
• Effects of emerging issues in supply management
• Coping with emerging trends and issues in supply management

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