Prepare for Supply Chain Management Certification Online
During challenging times, the entire economy depends on intricate supply chains that link producers, distribution networks and consumers. Skilled and dedicated supply chain professionals see to it that goods are produced, distributed and delivered on schedule and within budgets. In this 100% online course, you will learn the concepts and skills required to become a supply chain professional. Upon successful completion, you will be prepared to take and pass the exam to become a Certified Supply Chain Professional (CSCP). This is a non-credit course series and does not earn college credit.
While there are no specific prerequisites for this course, the Exam Eligibility requirements for the CSCP exam are:
3 years of related business experience or
Bachelor’s degree or the international equivalent*, or
CPIM, CLTD or CSCP, CTL, CFPIM, CIRM, SCOR-P, C.P.M., CSM or CPSM designations
What are the duties of a certified supply chain professional?
Supply chain professionals may work anywhere along the supply "chain" that links production, distribution and delivery of commodities, goods and products. This may include purchasing and procurement, fabrication and manufacturing, transportation and warehousing or final delivery to stores and individual consumers. Supply chain managers oversee one or more aspects of these chains.
Course Objectives
- Supply Chain Management and Operations
- Purchasing and Supplier Management
- Ethical and Sustainable Sourcing
- Inventory and Demand Forecasting
- Resource Planning Systems
- Process Management and Six Sigma in the Supply Chain
- Customer Relationship Management
- Globalization
- Passing the certification test will improve hiring potential, likely increase salary, and add professional value and marketability
Curriculum
I. Introduction to Supply Chain Management
II. Purchasing Management
III. Creating and Managing Supplier Relationships
IV. Ethical and Sustainable Sourcing
V. Demand Forecasting
VI. Purchasing Management
VII. Inventory Management
VIII. Process Management – Lean and Six Sigma
IX. Domestic U.S. and Global Logistics
X. Customer Relationship Management
XI. Global Location Decisions
XII. Service Response Logistics
XIII. Supply Chain Process Integration
XIV. Performance Measurements
XV. Your Career Roadmap (optional)