Diploma in Material Management (2 Year)

Diploma in Material Management – 2 Year Syllabus

Year 1

1. Principles of Management

Sub-Points / Units

• Introduction to Management: Meaning, functions & importance
• Management Theories: Classical, Neo-classical, Modern
• Planning, Organizing, Staffing & Directing
• Leadership styles & Motivation theories
• Communication in Management
• Decision-making process
• Social responsibility & Business ethics

2. Fundamentals of Material Management

Sub-Points / Units

• Definition, Objectives & Importance of Material Management
• Materials Planning & Control
• Functions of Material Management Department
• Material Coding, Classification & Standardization
• Material Identification Systems
• Role of Material Manager

3. Inventory Management

Sub-Points / Units

• Concepts & Objectives of Inventory
• Types of Inventory
• Inventory Control Techniques:
  • ABC, VED, FSN, XYZ, HML, SDE analysis
  • EOQ, Safety stock, Reorder level
• Perpetual & Periodic Inventory Systems
• Stock verification & Reconciliation
• Inventory Costing Methods

4. Purchasing & Procurement Management

Sub-Points / Units

• Purchasing Cycle & Policies
• Source Selection & Vendor Development
• Types of Purchasing (Centralized, Local, Emergency, Global etc.)
• Tendering Process & Bid Evaluation
• Purchase Order Processing
• Negotiation Techniques
• Contract Management & Legal aspects

5. Warehouse & Stores Management

Sub-Points / Units

• Functions & Importance of a Store
• Store Layout & Location
• Material Receipt, Inspection & Issue Systems
• Store Records & Documentation
• Handling Equipment (Manual, Mechanical, Automated)
• Safety & Security in Warehousing
• Preservation & Storage of Materials
• Disposal of Surplus & Scrap

6. Logistics & Supply Chain Fundamentals

Sub-Points / Units

• Introduction to Logistics
• Supply Chain Concepts & Components
• Transportation Types & Management
• Distribution Planning & Scheduling
• Freight Management
• Packaging & Documentation
• International Logistics Basics

7. Business Communication & Soft Skills

Sub-Points / Units

• Basics of Written & Oral Communication
• Report Writing & Email Etiquette
• Presentation Techniques
• Interpersonal Skills
• Workplace Behavior & Professional Conduct

Year 2

1. Production & Operations Management

Sub-Points / Units

• Types of Manufacturing Systems
• Production Planning & Control (PPC)
• Forecasting Techniques
• Capacity Planning
• Scheduling & Routing
• Quality Control Methods
• Lean Management & 5S

2. Supply Chain Management

Sub-Points / Units

• SCM Overview & Scope
• Supply Chain Flows (Material, Information, Money)
• Supplier Relationship Management
• Distribution Channels
• Demand Planning & Forecasting
• Integrated Supply Chain Strategies
• Reverse Logistics

3. Cost & Financial Management

Sub-Points / Units

• Basics of Accounting
• Cost Classification & Costing Methods
• Budgeting & Control
• Pricing Strategies
• Financial Statements (P&L, Balance Sheet)
• Break-even Analysis
• Working Capital Management

4. Inventory & Material Planning (Advanced)

Sub-Points / Units

• Materials Requirement Planning (MRP I & II)
• JIT (Just-in-Time), KANBAN
• ERP concepts & Applications
• Demand Forecasting Advanced Techniques
• Risk Management in Inventory

5. Legal Aspects in Purchasing & Stores

Sub-Points / Units

• Contract Act Basics
• Purchasing Laws & Ethics
• Terms & Conditions of Purchase
• Import/Export Regulations basics
• Intellectual Property in Material Management
• Safety and Environmental Laws

6. Computer Applications in Material Management

Sub-Points / Units

• Introduction to ERP, SAP, Oracle, Tally
• Material Management Module
• Digital Documentation & E-procurement
• MIS Reports
• Barcode & RFID Technology

7. Project Work / Industrial Training

Sub-Points / Activities

• Training in Purchasing, Stores, Logistics, or Inventory department
• Preparation of real-time project report
• Viva-voce based on training
• Case study analysis