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Five world-class programs covering the full spectrum of supply chain knowledge — from fundamentals and global trade to performance frameworks, operational excellence, and ethical procurement. Accessible to every learner, everywhere.
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5 Programs
Five Programs · One Mission
Supply Chain Mastery,
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From foundational knowledge to advanced frameworks, these five programs cover the complete spectrum of modern supply chain management — designed for learners and professionals at every stage.
SCMF
Supply Chain Management Fundamentals
Supply Chain Knowledge for Every Learner, Everywhere
SCMF simplifies supply chain concepts and makes them accessible to learners from all backgrounds. This is your entry into the world of global supply chains.
Global supply chains are evolving rapidly. Organisations need professionals who understand operations, performance, and structured thinking.
Step in today, master supply chains, and be ready to shape the world of tomorrow.
By Completing This Program, You Will
Understand supply chain fundamentals from sourcing to delivery
Learn how global leaders like Amazon manage complex operations
Build confidence in logistics, procurement, and operations
Prepare for advanced certifications and higher studies
Earn an international certificate validating your knowledge
Course Outline
SCMF Curriculum
9 Modules
Supply Chain & You
Fashion to Mobile Phone · Farm to Fashion · iPhone Journey · Professions
Logistics & Distribution
Network · Transportation · Warehousing · Inventory · Operations
Supply Chain & Business
Retail · Manufacturing · Projects · Other Sectors
Supply Chain Planning
Demand Planning · Procurement · Order Management · Risk Assessment
Technology in Supply Chain
ERP + WMS + SCM · AR/VR · Analytics & BI · IoT · Robotics & AI
Global Supply Chain & Trade
International Trade · Imports & Exports · Terms · Payments · Sustainability
Supply Chain & Entrepreneurship
B2B · B2C · Fintech · Franchise Models · Unicorns & Startups
Supply Chain & Skill Development
Professions · Materials · Buyers · Quality · Packaging · Logistics · Finance · IT
SCOR
Supply Chain Operations Reference
The Global Language of Supply Chain Performance
SCOR is the world's most widely adopted framework for measuring and improving supply chain performance. It replaces guesswork with insight and insight with measurable action.
It Provides Organisations With
A Common Language
Standardised terminology across supply chain functions and stakeholders.
Standardised Processes
Structured, repeatable activities that align cross-functional teams.
Objective Performance Metrics
Measurable KPIs for benchmarking and continuous improvement.
Transformation Guidance
Structured pathways to design and execute supply chain change.
What You Will Learn
End-to-end supply chain visibility
Application of performance metrics
Data-driven improvement identification
Benchmarking against global standards
Evaluate process performance and identify improvement opportunities
Understand how leading organisations design supply chain success
Course Outline
SCOR Curriculum
14 Topics
The SCOR DS Journey Begins
The Origins and Purpose of the SCOR Framework
Structure of the SCOR DS Framework: Components and Organisation
SCOR Performance: Attributes, Metrics, and Benchmarking
SCOR Processes: End-to-End Supply Chain Activities
SCOR Practices: Best Practices for Supply Chain Excellence
SCOR People: Skills, Experience, and Talent Development
Applying the SCOR DS Framework: Case Studies and Scenarios
Related Standards and Assessments for SC Performance
The SCOR Transformation Learning Program (TLP): Concepts and Tools
TLP Phase 1: Engage and Define — Scoping the Transformation
TLP Phase 2: Analyse Performance, Processes, Practices, and People
TLP Phase 3: Plan — Developing the Project Portfolio and To-Be State
TLP Phase 4: Launch — Implementing and Sustaining Change
Next Steps: Bridging to SCOR DS Certification and Lifelong Learning
INCOTERMS® 2020
Incoterms® 2020
Master risk, cost, and responsibility in international trade.
A strategic trade program for professionals who want to master Incoterms® 2020 and use them correctly across sourcing, selling, logistics, finance, and legal coordination.
Cross-border trade is increasingly exposed to delay, compliance complexity, margin pressure, and contractual risk. When Incoterms are misunderstood, organizations absorb avoidable cost, damaged relationships, and preventable disputes.
Master Incoterms® 2020 with clarity, reduce cross-border risk with confidence, and turn every trade decision into a stronger commercial advantage.
What You Will Learn
Interpret all 11 Incoterms® 2020 rules with practical confidence
Distinguish delivery obligations, risk transfer, and cost allocation
Choose the right term based on transport mode, control, and commercial intent
Align Incoterms with documentation, payment methods, and contract language
Prevent common execution mistakes that create disputes, delay, and loss
Use Incoterms strategically in sourcing, selling, and trade negotiation
Course Outline
Incoterms® 2020 Curriculum
8 Modules
Foundations of Global Trade & Incoterms®
Evolution · ICC Role · Scope & Limits · Contracts of Sale
Incoterms® 2020 Overview & Classification
11 Rules · Any Mode vs Sea Terms · Delivery Points · Choosing the Right Rule
Group E & F Terms — Buyer-Controlled Logistics
EXW · FCA · FAS · FOB · Export Clearance · Handover Points
Group C Terms — Seller Pays, Buyer Bears Risk
CPT · CIP · CFR · CIF · Insurance Obligations · Carriage
Group D Terms — Seller-Controlled Delivery
DAP · DPU · DDP · Import Exposure · Customs & Duties
Risk, Cost & Responsibility Mapping
Transfer Points · Cost Allocation · Responsibility Matrix
Documentation, Payment & Negotiation Alignment
Shipping Documents · Payment Methods · Cross-Functional Coordination
Digitalization, Disputes & Applied Practice
AI & Digital Tools · Common Mistakes · Dispute Prevention · Capstone
LSSC
Lean Six Sigma in Supply Chain
Eliminate inefficiencies. Reduce variation. Drive measurable improvement.
By combining Lean thinking with Six Sigma discipline, this program builds the skills to solve real operational problems and lead change where it counts — across planning, procurement, warehousing, and logistics.
Modern supply chains are under constant pressure to move faster, operate leaner, and respond with greater precision. Organisations need professionals who can improve systems, solve process challenges, and deliver consistent performance.
Build supply chains that move with greater efficiency, perform with greater control, and improve with purpose.
What You Will Learn
Apply Lean Six Sigma across planning, procurement, warehousing, and logistics
Spot waste, variation, and bottlenecks in operational workflows
Use Lean tools and the DMAIC framework to solve real problems
Analyse supply chain challenges with more structure and clarity
Make sharper decisions around inventory, logistics, and process performance
Lead improvement initiatives with confidence and credibility
Course Outline
LSSC Curriculum
15 Topics
Introduction to Lean Six Sigma in Supply Chain Management
Supply Chain Fundamentals and the Process View
Lean Principles Applied to Supply Chains
Identifying and Eliminating the Eight Wastes in Logistics and Operations
Core Lean Tools for Supply Chain Improvement
Six Sigma Mindset and Basic Concepts for Supply Chain Management
DMAIC Framework Overview for Supply Chain Projects
Define Phase in a Supply Chain Context
Measure Phase — Mapping and Quantifying Supply Chain Performance
Analyze Phase — Root Cause Analysis in Logistics and Planning
Improve Phase — Designing Practical Supply Chain Solutions
Control Phase — Sustaining Supply Chain Gains
Lean Inventory, Flow, and Demand Variability
Lean Six Sigma, SCOR, Sustainability, and Resilience
Designing and Leading Lean Six Sigma Supply Chain Projects
EPSC
Ethics in Procurement and Supply Chain
Build Trust, Ensure Compliance, and Lead Procurement with Integrity
EPSC equips learners with the ethical principles, governance standards, and compliance practices needed to make responsible decisions across procurement and supply chain functions.
As supply chains become more global and regulated, organisations need professionals who can protect reputation, ensure compliance, and make ethical decisions under pressure.
Lead with ethics, act with accountability, and create supply chains built on trust.
What You Will Learn
Understand ethical standards in procurement and supply chain operations
Identify and manage conflicts of interest, fraud risks, and supplier misconduct
Build confidence in responsible sourcing, transparency, and policy compliance
Strengthen decision-making through governance, accountability, and professional integrity
Gain practical knowledge to support ethical leadership in modern procurement environments
Course Outline
EPSC Curriculum
8 Modules
Ethics in Procurement
Principles · Why Ethics Matters · Integrity · Ethics vs Compliance
Procurement Governance & Policies
Code of Conduct · Delegation · Internal Checks · Audit Readiness
Conflicts of Interest
Direct & Indirect Conflicts · Gifts · Disclosure · Bias in Selection
Supplier Ethics & Responsible Sourcing
Ethical Relationships · Fair Treatment · Labour & Environmental Standards
Compliance & Regulatory Frameworks
Anti-Bribery · Procurement Compliance · Contractual Awareness · Reporting
Risk, Fraud & Misconduct Prevention
Fraud Risks · Red Flags · Preventive Controls · Whistleblowing
Ethical Decision-Making in Practice
Commercial Pressure · Cost-Quality-Ethics Balance · Case Dilemmas
Ethics in Modern Supply Chains
Sustainability · ESG · Digital Transparency · Building Trust
21st century is not only the Century of Technology, Finance, or Geo-Politics Uncertainty, it is the century of Interdependence, and therefore, The Century of Supply Chains.
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Chairman & Managing Director, Blue Ocean Corporation
Chairman & Managing Director, Blue Ocean Corporation
Supply chain education in India's regional languages is the real last-mile delivery of knowledge. It will empower our youth, equip industry with skilled talent, and strengthen India's journey towards resilience and self-reliance.
Member of the Board, Blue Ocean Corporation
Chairman, ICC Cricket Committee · Former President, BCCI · Former Captain, Indian Cricket Team
Chairman, ICC Cricket Committee · Former President, BCCI · Former Captain, Indian Cricket Team
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Education for All is a non-profit initiative by Blue Ocean Corporation aimed at making world-class supply chain education accessible to every learner, everywhere — regardless of background, geography, or financial constraints.
The programs are designed for professionals at all levels in supply chain, logistics, procurement, and operations — as well as students and career-changers looking to enter the field. SCMF is ideal for beginners, while SCOR, Incoterms, LSSC, and EPSC cater to intermediate and advanced learners.
Yes. Each program includes an international certificate issued by Blue Ocean Corporation upon successful completion, validating your knowledge and competence in the respective subject area.
Blue Ocean Corporation is the world's No. 1 in supply chain training and consulting, with 650,000+ alumni, 2,500+ corporate clients, 30+ international awards, and offices across London, Dubai, Riyadh, and multiple Indian cities. The programs are developed by industry practitioners and aligned with global frameworks.
Absolutely. The five programs are designed to complement each other. SCMF provides the foundation, SCOR adds performance measurement depth, Incoterms covers international trade, LSSC focuses on operational excellence, and EPSC addresses governance and ethics. Together, they provide comprehensive supply chain mastery.
No prior experience is required for SCMF, which is designed as a foundational program. For SCOR, Incoterms, LSSC, and EPSC, some working knowledge of supply chain or business operations is helpful but not mandatory.