Course Course Summary Section 1 Content Section 1 Content Left Section 1 Content Right Credit Type: Course ACE ID: VASC-0007 Organization's ID: FLG 107, FLG 207, FLG 307 Organization: VA Acquisition Academy Supply Chain Management School Length: 37 hours Dates Offered: 5/1/2020 - 4/30/2023 Credit Recommendation & Competencies Section 2 Content Section 2 Content Left Section 2 Content Right Level Credits (SH) Subject Lower-Division Baccalaureate 3 Introduction to Supply Chain and Purchasing All three courses, FLG 107, FLG 207, FLG 307, must be completed to receive credit recommendation. Description Section 3 Content Section 3 Content Left Section 3 Content Right Objective: The course objective is to provide an introductory understanding of the general principles and fundamentals of Supply Chain Management, as well as prepare professionals to execute and lead the full lifecycle of the procurement process from the initial decision to buy through the final contract closeout. Learning Outcomes: explore key roles and responsibilities, regulations and policies that govern stewardship, and guides students in the interpretation of metrics to evaluate performance recall the stages of the supply chain describe the 5 pillars of the supply chain identify the objectives of supply chain management ascertain how an optimized supply chain increases customer service recognize the importance of data accuracy explain Acquisition Planning identify key performance indicators apply data management techniques in customer service summarize the importance of needs identification in the acquisition cycle General Topics: Establishing an approach to Implementing an effective VA Strategic Plan Instruction & Assessment Section 4 Content Section 4 Content Left Section 4 Content Right Instructional Strategies: Audio Visual Materials Case Studies Classroom Exercise Computer Based Training Discussion Learner Presentations Practical Exercises Methods of Assessment: Examinations Minimum Passing Score: 80% Supplemental Materials Section 5 Content Section 5 Content Left Section 5 Content Right Section 6 Content Section 6 Content Left Section 6 Content Right Button Content Rail Content 1 Page Content