Intex Management Institute offers Online and Distance Learning Diploma Course in Procurement and Supply Chain Management

Start Date: 4th September 2026

Course End Date: 15th July 2027

Registration Deadline: 3rd September 2026 

Course Overview

The guiding principles of public procurement are based on the concept of stewardship. The term ‘stewardship’ generally refers to the careful and responsible management of something entrusted to one’s care. Moreover managing customer and vendor relationships is a critical aspect of managing supply chains. In many cases, the collaborative relationship concept has been considered the essence of supply chain management. However, a closer examination of supply chain relationships, particularly those involving product flows, reveals that the heart of these relationships is inventory movement and storage. Much of the activity involved in managing relationships is based on the purchase, transfer, or management of inventory. As such, inventory plays a critical role in supply chains because it is a salient focus of supply chains.

This diploma manual will equip learners with necessary concepts I mastering the skills needed to effectively understand and be able to run the process of procurement and supply chain management in their respective organizations.

Course objectives
After going through the course learners will be able to:-
•Describe the principles of effective procurement,  the procurement process, and the role of procurement strategy
•Understand the activities associated with effective procurement projects
•Conduct procurement planning and stakeholder management
•Effectively manage the supply chain
•Understand logistics management
•Differentiate and master concepts in procurement and supply chain management

Module 1: Introduction to Logistics Management
a)    Concepts of logistics and distribution
b)    Logistics and Supply Chain Management
c)    Logistics and Distribution Management
d)    Customer service and logistics
e)    Integrated logistics and Supply Chain Management
f)    Channels of distribution
g)    Key issues and challenges for logistics
h)    Planning for logistics
i)    Manufacturing and materials management
j)    Procurement and inventory decisions
k)    Purchasing and supply
l)    Warehousing and Storage

Module 2: Logistics and Supply chain management part 2
a)    Logistics Organization Design and Development
b)    Logistics and Supply Chain Information Systems
c)    International logistics: modal choice
d)    Warehouse Operations
e)    Transportation and Distribution Management
f)    Supply Management
g)    Inventory Planning and Management
h)    Customer Response Principles and Systems

Module 3: Operations and Supply Chain Management
a)    Operations and Supply Strategy
b)    Project Management
c)    Material Requirements Planning
d)    Capacity Management
e)    Total Quality Management
f)    Purchasing
g)    Inventory Fundamentals
h)    Order Quantities
i)    Just-in-Time Manufacturing and Lean Production

Module 4:
a)    Introduction to Procurement
b)    Role of Purchasing Function
c)    Inventory Management
d)    Strategic role in Material management
e)    Product Management
f)    Maritime Transport
g)   Air transport
h)   Road freight transport: planning and resourcing
i)    Cost and performance monitoring
j)    Benchmarking
k)    Outsourcing Management
l)    Information and communication technology in the supply chain
m)    Security and safety in distribution

Module 5

1. Introduction
2. Entrepreneurship and Economy
3. Types of Business
4. Effective Business Communication
5. Business Plan
6. Start-up Investment and Financing
7. Government Regulations
8. Managing Purchasing
9. Franchising and Licensing
10. Decision-Making and Problem-Solving
11. Time Management
12. Managing the Business
13. Management skills
14. Managing Systems and Processes
15. Leaders and Stress Management
16. Change Management

Course Organizers

Intex Management Institute was registered in 1983. We have been offering a wide range of Capacity Building Training Programs both online and open workshops, building capacity to enhance effective service delivery for NGOs, CBOs, Public and Private sector.

We have trained and currently training participants from various organizations across Africa such as UNDP - Burundi, World Food Programme - Zimbabwe, SOS Children – Somalia, and specifically organization from South Sudan are State Ministry of Education, MEDAIR, Norwegian Refugee - Liberia, Zenab for Women Development, Action AID, Caritas, International Organization for Migration, International Committee of the Red Cross, UNHCR, Save the Children, Medical Corps, Peace Relief Development, World Vision, Action Against Hunger, UNICEF, Plan International, Norwegian Refugee Council, Johanniter International, Islamic Relief Worldwide, Peace Relief Development , AMREF, World Health Organization, USAID, International Committee of the Red Cross, Action Africa Help (AAH) International, Catholic Relief Services (CRS) just to mention but a few.

Training methodology:

• All training materials will be availed through online or distance learning.
• You are expected to submit assignments via email
• You will receive feedback from our committed instructors.
• Learn at your own time schedule
• At the end of the course you will be issued with a certificate.

Other requirements

You will be required to use email, upload and download documents in MS-Word format.

Learning materials

Course materials and Assignments will be provided at the beginning of the course.

Course exercises

Students are required to test their own learning by completing exercises and tasks for each unit of the course.

Course Assignments

In order to demonstrate their understanding of the course content, students will be required to submit 10 Assignments and a Research Project Paper.

Benefits to Our Learners

• Have confidence that the Course is credible and has high standards from a credible Institute.
• Know their programme has been designed at the right level, meets its intended outcomes and its assessment methods are robust, secure and appropriate
• On successful completion they gain a Diploma and Transcript with Intex Management Institute branding, a global leader in training that adds permanent value to their learning

Course Duration       :        40 Weeks (10Months)
Target Region             :        Global
Course Fee                  :       USD 600
Language                    :       English
General Contact        

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Website:  www.intexservices.co.ke