Supply Chain and Operations Careers: Certification Tips and Tricks (2019)

Course details

There are dozens of certifications for supply chain professionals. So which one is best for you? This course offers an agnostic approach to leading certifications in the supply chain, logistics, procurement, and operations job roles. Daniel Stanton walks through each credential, from APICS to ISM and from CSCMP to SCMA, covering the prerequisites, benefits, and objectives of each program. The final three chapters cover the topics common to all supply chain certifications—supply chain functions, processes, and jargon—allowing you to refresh your knowledge quickly. Using these tips and tricks, you can identify the best certification path for your career and be better prepared to pass the qualifying exam.

Learning objectives
Determine the credentials needed for a supply chain professional organization certification.
Explain the purpose of supply chain engineering.
Interpret the benefits manufacturing processes provide.
Describe the tools used for measuring supply chain sustainability.
Solve problems that can arise when managing inventory.
Determine unexpected costs of shipping from overseas.

Concepts

0. Introduction

01 - Supply chain certifications
02 - What you should know

1. Supply Chain Certifications

03 - APICS and ASCM credentials
04 - CSCMP credentials
05 - ISM credentials
06 - CILT credentials
07 - CIPS credentials
08 - SOLE credentials
09 - SCMA credentials
10 - DDI credentials
11 - MITx credentials
12 - University certificates
13 - IBF credentials
14 - Six Sigma credentials
15 - Other common credentials
16 - Which certifications are best for you

2. Supply Chain Functions

17 - Supply chain overview
18 - Supply chain planning and engineering
19 - Basics of sourcing and procurement
20 - Basics of manufacturing
21 - Basics of distribution and logistics
22 - Basics of sales, marketing, and customer service
23 - Basics of sustainability
24 - Basics of material handling equipment
25 - Basics of supply chain information systems

3. Supply Chain Processes

26 - Procure to pay
27 - Order to delivery
28 - Introduction to inventory management
29 - Introduction to the bullwhip effect
30 - Introduction to modeling
31 - New product introduction (NPI)
32 - Introduction to continuous process improvement
33 - Sample supply chain case study

4. Supply Chain Jargon Basics

34 - Shipping overview
35 - Basic ocean shipping terminology
36 - Basic air shipping terminology
37 - Basic trucking terminology
38 - The trucking business
39 - Basic rail shipping terminology
40 - Shipping rules
41 - Global trade management
42 - Basic warehousing terminology
43 - Basic procurement terminology
44 - Basic manufacturing terminology
45 - Basic forecasting terminology

Conclusion

46 - Prepare for your supply chain certification