Course Title: Certified Supply Chain Professional
Course Description:
The course is designed to help learners develop practical skills required for an intermediate Certified Supply Chain Professional in a modern business environment. The course focuses on industry-wide standards and best practices. All objectives are measurable, and learners are equipped with the knowledge and skills needed for a successful career in supply chain management.
Course Structure:
Unit 1: Introduction to Supply Chain Management
Unit 2: Demand Management
Unit 3: Advanced Forecasting Techniques
Unit 4: Inventory Management
Unit 5: Distribution and Transportation Management
Unit 6: Warehouse Management
Unit 7: Procurement and Purchasing
Unit 8: Supplier Management
Unit 9: Lean Supply Chain Management
Unit 10: Sustainability in Supply Chain Management
Unit 11: Project Management in Supply Chain
Unit 12: Capstone Project
Course Objectives:
- Understand the fundamental concepts of supply chain management
- Learn how to manage demand and forecast future sales and production needs
- Understand the fundamentals of efficient inventory management and control processes
- Develop practical skills in distribution and transportation management, including route optimization, network design, and shipment tracking
- Develop skills in warehouse management and optimization, including layout design, inventory tracking, and labor management
- Gain an understanding of procurement and purchasing, including supply market analysis, supplier evaluation, and vendor selection
- Learn how to develop and maintain strong relationships with suppliers and ensure that they meet quality, delivery, and cost requirements
- Gain practical experience in lean supply chain management, including value stream mapping, continuous improvement, and defect reduction
- Understand the importance of sustainability and ethical considerations in supply chain management and identify the potential social and environmental impacts of supply chain operations
