Supply Chain Management Certificate
Our Supply Chain Management Certificate program offers a comprehensive curriculum designed to equip participants with the skills and knowledge needed to excel in the dynamic field of supply chain operations.
By enrolling in this program, candidates can expect to gain:
Operations Management Expertise and Value Chain Understanding: Gain an in-depth understanding of operations management concepts, principles, and practices. Explore the process of transforming inputs into outputs within both internal and external markets. Delve into critical topics such as operations strategy, process design, capacity planning, facilities location and design, production scheduling, quality assurance, and project management.
Effective Demand Planning and Fulfillment Strategies: Develop the skills to plan, control, and manage operations and supply chains effectively. Dive into demand planning and fulfillment processes that enable organizations to meet customer needs efficiently. Explore forecasting, inventory management, supply planning, and integration strategies crucial for aligning supply with demand.
Mastery of Inventory Management Principles: Acquire a solid foundation in inventory control and management operations. Understand the pivotal role of inventory within the broader supply chain. Explore models, methodologies, and solution approaches for inventory management. Delve into inventory cost components, inventory types, levels planning, accuracy maintenance, metrics, allocation rules, risk aversion, revenue management, and more.
Enrolling in the Supply Chain Management Certificate program equips candidates with comprehensive expertise in operations management, demand planning, fulfillment, and inventory management. This knowledge empowers participants to navigate the complexities of supply chains, optimize operations, enhance customer satisfaction, and drive organizational success.
MODULE 1: OPERATIONS MANAGEMENT AND VALUE CHAINS
This module is an introduction to the concepts, principles, problems, and practices of operations management. Operations management refers to the process by which an organization converts inputs (e.g., labor, material, knowledge, equipment) into outputs (goods and services) for both its external and internal markets. Topics will include operations strategy, process design, capacity planning, facilities location and design, forecasting, production scheduling, inventory control, quality assurance, and project management.
MODULE 2: DEMAND PLANNING AND FULFILLMENT
This module is designed to introduce students to the important issues managers face in planning, controlling, and managing operations and supply chains. Demand planning and fulfillment facilitates the effective supply of the products or services that an organization provides to its customers. Topics will include planning-related topics like forecasting, inventory management, supply planning, and planning integration, as well as operations and supply chain strategy.
MODULE 3: INVENTORY MANAGEMENT
This module will cover the basics of inventory control and management operations and the role of inventory management within an organization’s overall supply chain. The goal of this module is to help students build a solid understanding of the models, methodologies, and solution approaches in supply chain inventory management. Topics will include inventory cost components, types and uses of inventory, planning inventory levels, maintaining inventory accuracy, metrics and roles associated with inventory management, allocation rules and component commonality, risk aversion, revenue management, incentive issues (coordination and competition), procurement, and outsourcing.