Overview
Designed for supply chain professionals, analysts, and operations managers, this Advanced Logistics and Supply Chain Management course at the University of the Witwatersrand, Johannesburg builds both strategic insight and hands-on skills.
What you will learn
Participants will explore the full scope of Supply Chain and Logistics Management, including ERP systems, procurement processes, supplier evaluation, warehousing, transportation logistics, and financial performance analysis.
Topics include lean manufacturing tools, purchasing strategy, inventory control, and global SCM dimensions. students will also examine real-world logistics challenges and design data-driven solutions for performance improvement.
Programme Structure
Topics include:
- The integrated role of supply chain management in logistics and operations
- Global dimensions of supply chains
- Supply chain performance measurement and financial analysis
- Supply chain technology: reviewing, sectioning, and managing
- Information flows
- Transportation and distribution
- Supply chain network analysis and design
- Sourcing materials and services
- Managing reverse flows in the supply chain
- Integrated resource and enterprise resource planning systems
- Collaborative planning
Key information
Duration
- Part-time
- 3 months
Start dates & application deadlines
Language
Delivered
Campus Location
- Johannesburg, South Africa
Disciplines
Supply Chain Management & Logistics View 6 other Short Courses in Supply Chain Management & Logistics in South AfricaWhat students do after studying
Academic requirements
We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.
English requirements
We are not aware of any English requirements for this programme.
Other requirements
General requirements
- National Senior Certificate or equivalent (NQF 4)
- Certificate of Competence in ‘Applied Logistics and Supply Chain Management
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Tuition Fees
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International Applies to you
Applies to youNon-residents16900 ZAR / full≈ 16900 ZAR / full -
Domestic Applies to you
Applies to youCitizens or residents16900 ZAR / full≈ 16900 ZAR / full
Living costs
Johannesburg
The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.