A retail supply chain is the processes used to get products to consumers. It involves everything from obtaining the raw materials to make the product to delivering that product to retailers.

Therefore, retail supply chain management is about optimizing the processes to maximize both efficiency and speed. It is most important to deliver the products to the consumer as fast as one can. However, one should be mindful of the expenses for the process. It would help if one can optimize the processes to be as affordable and efficient as possible. Most retailers use shipping software, 3PLs, and integration companies to automate the processes and increase efficiencies.

Why is Retail Supply Chain Management Important?

Shoppers carry out thorough research and compare products and processes before purchasing. Free-shipping attracts a lot of customers. To remain competitive in retail space, the fulfilment process and ability to deliver can set one apart from others.

The focus of retail supply chain management is on delivering the products as affordably and quickly as possible. Diving into the supply chain processes can help to determine areas where one can cut costs. This will enable to increase the bottom line without even selling more products. Some ways to save costs is to improve storage strategy, to enhance supplier relationship, analyze customer demand patterns, and move supplies faster. 

Baking Industry Training College

Every industry includes an assortment of firms involved in the transportation, production, warehousing, distribution & retailing of baking products. Integration and Good management of the entire supply chain ensure the smooth flow of raw materials, work-in-process & finished products from the point of origin to consumption. Retail is the phase when the products reach the consumers. An efficient service-oriented retail management system generates satisfied customers, sales revenues & ultimately build brand loyalty.

Towards this end, the Baking Industry Training College (BITC) – School of Higher Education has developed two innovative courses to produce professionals who are well-versed in retail and supply chain management functions. Besides the baking and foodservice industries, the knowledge and skills gained from these courses can be applied to other sectors. These courses are:

• Advanced Diploma in Retail and Supply Chain Management
• Postgraduate Diploma in Retail and Supply Chain Management

Both the courses comprise 6 months of institutional training and 6 months of Industrial Attachment (Internship).

Avis Worldwide Education has been appointed by BITC as its Overseas Centre to deliver its courses in India. Students interested in studying the above-mentioned courses in India or Singapore can contact us for more details.

BITC is an Approved Training Organisation (ATO) accredited by SkillsFuture Singapore (SSG) and was awarded the coveted 4-year EduTrust certification by Committee for Private Education (CPE). The BITC School of Higher Education spearheads the development and delivery of all higher education courses within BITC. It focuses on business and management courses and aims to equip them with knowledge and skills relevant to the industry.

If you are interested in taking up the courses, please register with us by submitting the online form below.