Learning Outcomes

The SWOT and Porter's Framework Revisited

Fortune at the Bottom of the Pyramid

Rural Marketing Challenges

Balanced Scorecard

Evaluating Investment Proposals

Costing and Pricing for Public Transport

Costing and Pricing for Hospitals

Lesson Summary

This module covers porter's framework for DSS. You will learn about investment, proposals and how the cost is set for public transportation and public entities not to be a burden to citizens economically.

Case-Study Problem for Media Selection Model

Decision Support Systems for Product Pricing Model

Model Selection Using Cross - Validation

This module covers the different DSS system models that are available in the supply chain. You will learn why we need DSS systems and how these assist with pricing and marketing.

Taxation and the Distribution Network

Transhipment, Flexibility and Six Sigma

Flexibility and Total Cost of the Network

Risk Analysis for the Distribution Network

Echelons in the Network

This module covers how taxes work in large economies. You will learn why large corporations may take their businesses to a country with little to no taxes or tax-free zones. You will see the benefits to companies in these economics and how the shipping of products are affected.

Diploma  in Business Support Systems Strategies - First Assessment

This module enables you to review your learning so you can determine your knowledge and understanding of Modules 1 to 3 in the following course; Diploma in Business Support Systems Strategies.

Concept of Variability and Quality

Six Sigma and Capability of the Process

Ishikawa Diagram and SIPOC

Service Systems: Characteristics

In this module, you will discuss the different steps taken for problem-solving and product improvement. You will learn about the 5 step process and how this produces consistent, high-quality service and or products.

Inventory Management Concepts

Economic Batch Quantity

Reorder Level and Safety Stock

Determination of Buffer Stock Level

Continuous and Periodic System Review

This module covers how the inventory is managed and how management makes preparations for possible high unexpected demand of the stock. Additionally, you will learn what percentage of the total stock is the safety stock and how the expected demand is calculated.

Multi Criterion Decision Making

AHP Application to Vendor Rating

Application of TOPSIS Method

Determination of Product Mix

Decision Trees

DSS for Multi - Item production-distribution

This module covers the different decision systems used by management when multiple criteria need to be met. You will learn how administration uses management to make better decisions as these systems are designed to solve almost all problems that arise in the best and worse case scenarios.

Diploma in Business Support Systems Strategies - Second  Assessment

This module enables you to review your learning so you can determine your knowledge and understanding of Modules 4 to 6 in the following course; Diploma in Business Support Systems Strategies.

Diploma in Business Support Systems Strategies - Final Assessment

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Advanced Diploma in Business Support Systems Strategies

This free online course explains how to use decision support strategies (DSS) to define long-term aspirations that meet a company’s goals. We demonstrate how a dependable strategic plan can combine with effective DSS to drive business success. This course takes you through the techniques used by various organizations to develop strategic plans that use data to identify strengths and weaknesses and turn challenges into opportunities.

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