Executive Program in

Supply Chain Management

During Uncertain Times
From IIM Lucknow
Program Overview
The Executive Program in Supply Chain Management During Uncertain Times, from IIM Lucknow, seeks to help
working professionals develop capabilities that will enable them to make effective managerial decisions and
tackle complex challenges involving supply chain uncertainty amidst the global pandemic. The course focuses
on developing the participant’s functional management skills, strategic planning, and complimentary
problem-solving skills to enhance their technical expertise. This course also aims to develop the modeling and
analytical capabilities of the participants, which are crucial for higher-level managerial responsibilities.
Taught by the eminent faculty of IIM Lucknow and covering the entire gamut of SCM concepts ranging from SC
planning and strategic alignment, inventory management, logistics and transportation management to SC
analytics and technological innovations within supply chain management, this course serves as an essential
building block for the career progression of participants. This course also covers the application of
contemporary and emerging technologies such as Supply Chain Digital Transformation, Industry 4.0
Applications in Supply Chains – Blockchain, IoT, Digital fulfilment, Omnichannel and Circular Supply Chains etc.

Upon completion of this course, participants are expected to

Understand and analyze the supply chain management issues in a firm
Apply logistics and purchasing concepts to improve supply chain operations
Demonstrate an overall knowledge of supply chain in the areas of transportation, purchasing inventory management
and customer service
Understanding the role of inventory management in overall planning and execution of supply chain management
Understanding the issues and challenges in warehouse management, its role in the allocation and accumulation of
goods in the supply chain
Articulate the consequences of real decisions that impacts the supply chain. These include, but are not limited to
cost, quality, customer service, coordination, and outsourcing
Understand the application of latest technologies such as Industry 4.0, Blockchain Technology,
IOT, Dynamic Pricing etc in supply chain environment during uncertain times

Program Highlights
Opportunity to earn a Certificate of Completion from IIM Lucknow
Upon successful completion of the course, participants will get a certificate of completion from IIM Lucknow

Gain Comprehensive Knowledge of SC Concepts, Applications and New Age Trends

Gain a 360 degree comprehensive understanding of relevant SC concepts and how this knowledge can be
applied to solve complex and new age SC challenges in a VUCA world
Apply Contemporary and Emerging Technologies to SCM Challenges
Understand the application of latest technologies such as Industry 4.0, Blockchain Technology, IOT,
Dynamic Pricing etc. in the SC domain

Work on a Capstone Project

A capstone project that allows participants to identify and work on real-life supply chain problems through
intellectual application of the knowledge gained through the duration of the course

3 day On-Campus Intervention

3 day on-campus immersion module providing participants the opportunity to experience the campus
environment, interact with faculty and network with peers

Qualify for Executive Alumni status from IIM Lucknow

Participants successfully completing the program and registering with IIM L, by paying a one-time alumni fee
will receive an MDP Executive Alumni status from IIM Lucknow
Eligibility
Education
For Indian Participants - Graduates (10+2+3) or Diploma Holders (only 10+2+3) from a recognized
university (UGC/AICTE/DEC/AIU/State Government) in any discipline with minimum 50% marks

For International Participants - Graduation or equivalent degree from any recognized University or
Institution in their respective country

Proficiency in English, spoken and written, is mandatory

Work Experience
Working professionals with a minimum of 2 years of work experience

*For program aspirants with more than 20 years of work experience, selection will be on a case to case basis

Who should Attend

Middle level managers who need to comprehend and deploy contemporary and emerging technologies
to tackle complex SC challenges during uncertain times
SC professionals seeking to learn hands on skills and effective managerial competencies in an
increasingly digitized environment
Experienced executives who want to develop their modeling and analytical capabilities and gain
an in-depth understanding of the various facets of supply chain and their interdependencies

Young professionals aspiring to establish and grow their careers in the Supply Chain domain

Pedagogy
The primary method of instruction will be through LIVE lectures that will be using an online platform via
Internet to student desktops/laptops or classrooms. The pedagogy will comprise of a balanced mix of
lectures, case studies, hands-on analytics exercises, games, live-corporate examples, and general
discussions. All enrolled students will also be provided access Talentedge’s SLIQ platform through which
students may access other learning aids, reference materials and assessments, case studies, projects and
assignments as appropriate. Throughout the duration of the course, students will have the flexibility to reach
out to the professors, real time during the class or offline via the SLIQ platform to raise questions and clear
their doubts.
Syllabus
Module 1 - Module 5 -
Fundamentals of Operations Management Inventory and Warehouse Management
Operations Strategy and Competitiveness Independent Demand Systems
Product Design and Development Inventory Control
Design of Manufacturing & Service Processes Service Levels and Tradeoffs
Process Analysis Warehouse Operations
Principles of Project Management Warehouse Performance and Storage Issues

Module 2 - Module 6 -
Introduction to Supply Chain Management & Sourcing, Supplier Relationships and
Supply Chain Strategy Supply Chain Coordination
Make-Buy Decisions, Outsourcing/ Off-shoring
Key Performance Drivers
Replenishment Approaches & Vendor
Supply Chain Processes and Decisions
Managed Inventory
Supply Chain Strategy
Bullwhip Effect
Supply Chain Network Design
Supply Contracts
Facility Location
Role of Information and Technology in
Supply Chains

Module 3 -
Demand Forecasting Module 7 -
Dynamic Pricing in a Supply Chain
Time-series Forecasting
Seasonal Forecasting Models Introduction to Dynamic Pricing
Managing Demand Variability The success of dynamic pricing in
Scale and Capacity Planning various industries
Advanced Forecasting Models Pricing analytics to exploit market opportunities
Auctions in supply chain
Online advertisement auctions of Google,
Module 4 - Facebook
Supply Chain Planning

Sales and Operations Planning Module 8 -

Material Requirement Planning Logistics and Transportation Management
Operations Scheduling & Control
Logistics: Importance and Issues
JIT & Quality Management
Transportation Modes
Designing Lean and Agile Supply Chains
Networks and Tradeoffs
Cross-docking and Consolidation
Transshipment
Syllabus
Module 9 -
Supply Chain Analytics and Sustainable Supply Chains
Performance Management
Vehicle Routing and Scheduling
Supply Chain Optimization
Sustainable SC Strategy
Green Logistics

Module 10-
Technological Innovations within Supply Chain Management
Supply Chain Digital Transformation
Industry 4.0 Applications in Supply Chains – Blockchain, IoT etc.
Digital fulfilment, Omnichannel and Circular Supply Chains
End-to-end Supply Chain Risk Management
The Future of Supply Networks

Module 11 -
Capstone Project
Participants will work over a real-life supply chain problem to apply the knowledge gained during the course.
There can be individual or group projects

Campus Component
This program includes 3 days of on-campus intervention, which will take place at IIM Lucknow. The dates
for the on-campus modules will be communicated subsequently. Attendance to the campus component is
mandatory for all participants. However, the campus visit dates may be rescheduled due to any revised
advisory from the government authorities or the institute’s policy on residential training, owing to COVID-19
related developments at that time. In case of such rescheduling, adequate notice will be provided to
participants to make necessary travel arrangements.
Faculty

Dr. Suresh K Jakhar

M.Tech (IIT Delhi), PhD (IIT Roorkee)

Dr. Suresh K Jakhar is currently working as an Associate Professor at Operations Management Group at IIM
Lucknow. Currently, he is also holding the responsibility of Chairman, OM Area. At IIM Lucknow he is teaching
courses like Revenue Management and Dynamic Pricing (Term IV) Game Theory and Mechanism Design
(Term V) and Supply Chain Management (Term III). He has guided 4 doctoral students at IIM Lucknow. He has
also conducted more than 50 training programs for various MNCs, PSUs, and bureaucrats. he has completed
his M.Tech from IIT Delhi and Ph.D. from IIT Roorkee. He has published more than 20 research papers in
various international journals.

Dr. Yash Daultani

B.Tech. (Hons.), Mechanical Engineering, Fellow, IIM Lucknow

Dr. Yash Daultani is a Faculty member of the Operations Management Group at the IIM Lucknow. Prior to
joining the institute, he was with IIITM Gwalior and IMI Kolkata for a brief period.

He holds a Doctoral (Fellow) degree from the Indian Institute of Management Lucknow. He consults and
publishes in the areas of supply chain network design, product design, supply chain risk management, and
healthcare operations management. He is currently working on Industry 4.0 applications in the domain of
operations and supply chain management.
Certification
Successful candidates will receive a Certificate of
Successful Completion from IIM Lucknow.
Candidates will not qualify for successful
Completion if they have COPM less than 50%
or/and overall attendance for programme is less
than 75%. Participants not fulfilling the requisite
criteria will receive a Certificate of Participation.
However, no Certificate will be issued in cases
where attendance to live sessions is less than 40%.

Assessment
A minimum of 75% attendance to the LIVE lectures is a prerequisite for the successful completion of this
course. There are periodic evaluations built-in throughout the duration of the program. These maybe in the
form of a quiz, assignment, online exam, presentations or projects. The evaluations are designed to ensure
continuous student engagement with the program and encourage learning. Participants must have COPM
of 50% or more to successfully complete this course.

Program Details
Program Commencement: 26 September 2021
Schedule of classes: Sundays from 10.00 a.m. to 01.15 p.m. IST (3 hours)
Duration: 9 months

Program Fee
For Indian Residents: INR 1,95,000 + GST
For International Residents: USD 3,900
Instalment Options Available
Application Fee (One time app processing fee): Rs.1500 + GST / USD 25
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