SFEDI Awards Level 5 Diploma in Manufacturing and Production Management (IoSCM)

What you'll be able to do

• Understand the different types of contracts used in procurement
• Understand processes to monitor and evaluate the performance of contractors

What you'll be able to do

• Understand the process of strategic planning in business
• Understand the process of strategic development within a business
• Understand how to build and maintain collaborative business relationships

What you'll be able to do

• Understand the contribution of Human Resource Management to organisational goals, including recruitment, training, and employee relations.
• Understand the management of finance in business, including budgeting, financial planning, and cost control.
• Understand marketing strategies in business, including market research, product development, and promotion.
• Understand how legislation impacts business, including employment law, health and safety regulations, and environmental protection.

What you'll be able to do

• Understand the purpose of transport planning in various contexts.
• Understand how historical developments in land use affect transport planning.
• Understand how newer trends in land use affect transport planning.
• Understand how the principles of sustainability are applied to transport planning initiatives.
• Understand the key drivers behind the demand for transport, including economic and social factors.
• Understand the challenges associated with freight movement, including logistical and environmental considerations.

What you'll be able to do

• Understand the role of operations and operations management within a business, including its impact on overall success.
• Support the relationship between operations management and strategic planning, including the challenges this alliance highlights for a business, ensuring alignment of operational activities with strategic goals.
• Understand the design of operations processes and the design of the products and services that businesses produce, enabling efficient and effective production.
• Implement operations improvement techniques that could enhance competitive advantage within a business, driving innovation and efficiency.

What you'll be able to do

• Understand the key roles and responsibilities of management within the procurement function and their strategic focus
• Understand the impact of relevant legislation and regulations on the procurement function and its activities
• Understand the benefits and challenges of establishing and maintaining effective collaborative supplier relationships
• Evaluate and apply various negotiation tools and techniques to support effective procurement management

What you'll be able to do

• Analyse cost information obtained from various sources, including financial statements and operational data
• Understand how standard costing methodologies are used to analyse financial performance and identify areas for improvement
• Improve financial performance by actively monitoring and analysing relevant financial information and key performance indicators
• Understand how to improve financial performance by monitoring and evaluating information related to financial activities and performance metrics

What you'll be able to do

• Understand the value of Human Resource Management (HRM) within an organisation, including its strategic importance and contribution to overall business objectives.
• Understand the principles of Human Resource Planning (HRP), including forecasting future workforce needs and developing strategies to meet those needs.
• Understand the influence of Human Resource Development (HRD) on organisational success, including training, development, and performance management.
• Understand the impact of Human Resource Management (HRM) on Performance Measurement and Management (PMM), including the use of HR metrics to track and improve organisational performance.

What you'll be able to do

• Understand the purpose of inventory management within an organisation, including its role in meeting customer demand and minimising costs.
• Understand the principles of traditional inventory models, such as Economic Order Quantity (EOQ) and Reorder Point (ROP), and their application in different contexts.
• Understand the impact of inventory management on the supply chain, including its effects on lead times, costs, and customer satisfaction.
• Understand how modern inventory systems improve the performance of inventory control, including the use of technology and data analytics to optimise inventory levels and reduce waste.

What you'll be able to do

• Understand the principles of logistics in supporting a supply chain, including its importance in meeting customer demands.
• Schedule logistics operations to meet customer needs, ensuring timely and efficient delivery.
• Support the optimisation of logistics operations, improving efficiency and reducing costs.
• Understand the application of technology and quality in logistics operations, enhancing performance and reliability.

What you'll be able to do

• Understand the purpose and impact of using Management Information Systems on a business, including their benefits and limitations.
• Understand the relationship between Management Information Systems and business strategy, ensuring alignment and support for strategic objectives.
• Understand how Management Information Systems can drive change within a business, enabling innovation and improved processes.
• Understand the role Management Information Systems play in decision-making and business development, facilitating informed and strategic choices.

What you'll be able to do

• Understand the various environmental impacts that can be caused by manufacturing processes and activities
• Understand relevant environmental legislation, regulations, and policymaking frameworks that apply to manufacturing operations
• Assess environmental risks within a manufacturing context and implement appropriate risk management measures
• Understand the purpose and application of environmental management and monitoring systems in manufacturing facilities

What you'll be able to do

• Understand the capabilities of an effective modern supply chain.
• Understand the responsibilities of an effective modern supply chain.
• Support the operation of logistics operations.
• Support the advancement of logistics operations.
• Support the secure management of logistics operations.
• Understand the impact of implementing Industry 4.0 advancements into a supply chain environment.
• Contribute to the employment of modern technologies to support the strategic objectives of a business.

What you'll be able to do

• Understand air freight forwarding operations, including documentation, regulations, and security procedures.
• Analyse sea freight forwarding operations, including containerisation, shipping routes, and port operations.
• Assess the concept of an agile port, including its benefits and challenges in a global supply chain.
• Understand the role of multimodal transportation, including its advantages and disadvantages, and the coordination of different modes of transport.

What you'll be able to do

• Understand the mechanisms of Global Trade Agreements
• Understand Globalised Trade and Sourcing Strategies
• Understand International Trade Finance and Associated Risks

What you'll be able to do

• Understand the importance of shipping and international maritime trade to the global economy.
• Understand how business strategy contributes to growth in maritime trade, including market analysis and competitive advantage.
• Understand how effective container terminal management aids port operations, including efficiency and safety.
• Understand the concept of an agile port and its ability to adapt to changing market conditions.
• Understand port operations and evolutions within a port, including technological advancements and sustainability initiatives.

What you'll be able to do

• Understand the role of road transportation in supply chains
• Support the setting of standards and performance measurements within road freight operations
• Understand the security requirements associated with Road Transport policy
• Understand route planning conventions of road transport

What you'll be able to do

• Understand the principles of Sea Freight Management for a business
• Understand the legislation and regulations governing the movement of shipping
• Understand the role of Shipping Freight Operations
• Understand different financial strategies for shipping

What you'll be able to do

• Understand the importance of managing customer relationships effectively to enhance customer loyalty and retention
• Understand how an organisation can cultivate a customer-focused culture that prioritises customer needs and satisfaction
• Assess current levels of customer satisfaction, monitor customer feedback, and implement strategies to improve customer service delivery
• Understand the significance of managing customer complaints effectively to resolve issues, maintain customer goodwill, and prevent future problems

What you'll be able to do

• Understand a range of quality management systems used within a business, such as ISO 9001 and Six Sigma.
• Understand the impact of quality management systems on business performance, customer satisfaction, and regulatory compliance.
• Research the tools used to manage quality in a business, such as statistical process control and root cause analysis.
• Understand how quality management tools improve organisational performance by reducing defects, improving efficiency, and enhancing customer loyalty.

What you'll be able to do

• Understand the principles applicable to the national movement of goods.
• Understand the processes applicable to the national movement of goods.
• Understand the regulations applicable to the national movement of goods.
• Understand the principles applicable to the international movement of goods.
• Understand the processes applicable to the international movement of goods.
• Understand the regulations applicable to the international movement of goods.
• Understand the safety requirements when transporting goods.
• Understand the security requirements when transporting goods.
• Understand the handling requirements when transporting goods.
• Understand the need for outsourcing logistics services and the associated benefits.

What you'll be able to do

• Understand the components of production planning and its function within the supply chain, including demand forecasting, capacity planning, and inventory control.
• Identify the inter-relationships between production planning, sales planning, and forecasting, including how they influence each other and contribute to overall business performance.
• Understand Master Scheduling and the evolution of manual control systems, including its role in coordinating production activities and meeting customer demand.
• Understand various measures to improve production planning performance, including lead time reduction, inventory optimisation, and process improvement.

What you'll be able to do

• Understand the core concepts of demand management and planning within an organisational context.
• Understand integrated supply chain operations and the key principles of demand/supply reconciliation to ensure efficient resource allocation.
• Understand the implementation of appropriate demand management strategies and techniques to optimise business performance.
• Understand effective performance measures to maintain and improve demand management practice, ensuring continuous improvement.
• Understand good practices in demand management, key challenges and solutions appropriate to various business contexts, enabling informed decision-making.

What you'll be able to do

• Understand the principles of leadership.
• Understand the principles of management.
• Understand personal development as a manager.
• Implement opportunities that support effective management techniques to meet stakeholder expectations.
• Analyse how decision-making is informed by knowledge.
• Analyse how decision-making is informed by information.
• Understand the role a manager can play in managing change within an organisation.
• Understand the role a manager can play in managing projects within an organisation.
• Understand the role a manager can play in risk assessment within an organisation.

What you'll be able to do

• Understand the fundamental principles underpinning project management methodologies
• Identify and define a suitable management project, including its objectives and scope
• Understand how to identify potential risks associated with a project and implement effective risk management strategies
• Monitor the progress of a project, review its performance against objectives, and evaluate its overall success

What you'll be able to do

• Understand how a supply chain supports organisations to increase competitive advantage
• Understand the effect of physical and information flows within a supply chain
• Support the implementation of strategic and operational planning
• Evaluate how modern technology impacts the supply chain

What you'll be able to do

• Understand the advantages of sustainability for a business.
• Understand the advantages of ethical practices for a business.
• Evaluate how sustainability efforts in the Supply Chain improve Circular Economy principles.
• Understand the impact of global environmental issues on businesses and their operations.
• Understand the need for businesses to improve their environmental performance and reduce their impact.

What you'll be able to do

• Understand the importance of a robust warehouse policy, including its role in ensuring efficient and safe operations.
• Understand the resource requirements of warehousing, including staffing, equipment, and space.
• Follow Health and Safety legislation applicable to warehouse operations, including risk assessments and safe working practices.
• Understand the value of Technological advancements in a warehouse, including automation, inventory management systems, and data analytics.
• Know how financial systems operate within a warehouse, including cost accounting, budgeting, and inventory valuation.