SFEDI Awards
    Level 6
    QN: 610/2415/6
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    SFEDI Awards Level 6 Diploma in Strategic Warehouse and Inventory Management (IoSCM)

    Official qualification regulated by Ofqual, awarded by SFEDI Awards. Classified as a Vocationally-Related Qualification. Total guided learning hours: 175 hours.

    Qualification Level
    Level 6
    Awarding Body
    SFEDI Awards
    Syllabus Units
    13 Units
    Guided Hours
    175 hrs
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    Course Syllabus & Study Modules

    Complete breakdown of verified curriculum topics and learning objectives.

    1

    Strategic Business Management

    Verified
    Key Learning Objectives:
    • Be able to evaluate how a business operates within its internal and external environment
    • Understand how a business operates a marketing system
    • Be able to interpret the information contained within financial documentation
    • Understand the processes involved in change management
    2

    Strategic Human Resource Management

    Verified
    Key Learning Objectives:
    • Understand the responsibilities of Human Resource Management (HRM)
    • Know how HRM develops processes and practices
    • Understand the role of HRM in performance management
    • Understand how to manage employer-employee relationships
    • Understand the need for effective reward management
    3

    Strategic International Freight Management

    Verified
    Key Learning Objectives:
    • Understand the role of freight management in Supply Chains
    • Understand the contribution of the ISO Container to International Trade
    • Be able to analyse the legislative requirements for the International Movement of Freight
    • Understand the benefits of using Third Party Logistics (3PLs) and Freight Forwarders
    4

    Strategic Inventory Management

    Verified
    Key Learning Objectives:
    • Understand the strategic role of inventory management in meeting business objectives
    • Understand the significance of inventory cost on business performance
    • Understand how a business identifies and manages order levels
    • Be able to apply inventory control methods within a business
    5

    Strategic Leadership and Management Performance

    Verified
    Key Learning Objectives:
    • Understand how culture, leadership, and management techniques influence organisational performance
    • Understand the main factors affecting change management
    • Understand risk management and how it impacts organisations
    • Be able to support the implementation of management activities
    6

    Strategic Logistics Management

    Verified
    Key Learning Objectives:
    • Understand strategic requirements of logistics management
    • Understand the physical requirements of setting up a logistics operation
    • Understand methods for rationalising logistics operations
    • Be able to evaluate the benefits of utilising different transport modes
    • Understand how technology improves logistics operations
    • Understand the risks associated with logistics operations
    7

    Strategic Maritime Management

    Verified
    Key Learning Objectives:
    • Understand the significance of shipping within the context of globalisation
    • Understand the value of operating an agile port
    • Understand the purpose of Port Efficiency
    • Understand the benefits of a containerised shipping operation
    8

    Strategic Operations Management

    Verified
    Key Learning Objectives:
    • Understand operational change management
    • Understand Capacity Management
    • Understand the role of scheduling and planning in operations management
    • Understand operations strategy
    • Understand the importance of quality management
    9

    Strategic Procurement Management

    Verified
    Key Learning Objectives:
    • Understand procurement strategy
    • Understand the role of procurement strategy in achieving supply chain objectives
    • Understand how to select effective procurement methods
    10

    Strategic Production Management

    Verified
    Key Learning Objectives:
    • Understand the requirements of location, layout, and productivity of manufacturing
    • Understand product design and production strategy
    • Understand forecasting, planning, and scheduling of production
    • Understand the objectives of purchasing and inventory management
    11

    Strategic Quality Management

    Verified
    Key Learning Objectives:
    • Understand the fundamental concept of Quality
    • Be able to plan the implementation of a Quality Management System (QMS) within an organisation
    • Understand the application of Total Quality Management (TQM) within an organisation
    • Understand the benefits of the European Foundation for Quality Management (EFQM) for an organisation
    12

    Strategic Supply Chain Management

    Verified
    Key Learning Objectives:
    • Understand what makes a supply chain successful
    • Understand how a supply chain meets the strategic objectives of an organisation
    • Understand the value of Third-Party Logistics (3PL) and Fourth-Party Logistics (4PL) models to the supply chain
    • Be able to identify challenges and improvement measures within a business's supply chain
    • Understand the developments in Information Technology (IT) and their impact on the supply chain
    13

    Strategic Warehouse Management

    Verified
    Key Learning Objectives:
    • Understand key wareho
    • use processes, policies, and procedures
    • Be able to evaluate the benefits of wareho
    • use layout on organisational efficiency
    • Understand the significance of wareho
    • use location in meeting customer requirements
    • Understand the need for outsourcing Logistics Services

    Regulatory & Verification Details

    Qualification Number (QN)
    610/2415/6
    Regulated Status
    Available to learners
    Awarding Body
    SFEDI Awards
    Qualification Type
    Vocationally-Related Qualification
    Operational Start
    Apr 2023