Supply Chain and Operations Careers: Certification Tips and Tricks

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 - Overview of supply chain certifications
02 - What you should know
03 - Types of credentials

1. Supply Chain Certifications

04 - Overview of CSCMP credentials
05 - Overview of APICS and ASCM credentials
06 - Overview of ISM credentials
07 - Overview of CILT credentials
08 - Overview of CIPS credentials
09 - Overview of SOLE credentials
10 - Overview of supply chain Canada credential
11 - Overview of DDI credentials
12 - Overview of MITx credentials
13 - Overview of university certificates
14 - Overview of IBF credentials
15 - Overview of Six Sigma credentials
16 - Other common credentials
17 - What certifications are best for you

2. Supply Chain Functions

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

3. Supply Chain Processes

27 - Explanation of procure to pay
28 - Explanation of order to delivery
29 - Introduction to inventory management
30 - Introduction to the bullwhip effect
31 - Introduction to modeling
32 - New product introduction (NPI)
33 - Introduction to continuous process improvement
34 - Project management
35 - Risk and resilience
36 - Sample supply chain case study

4. Supply Chain Jargon Basics

37 - Shipping overview
38 - Basic ocean shipping terminology
39 - Basic air shipping terminology
40 - Basic trucking terminology
41 - Overview of the trucking business
42 - Basic rail shipping terminology
43 - Overview of shipping rules
44 - Overview of global trade management
45 - Basic warehousing terminology
46 - Basic procurement terminology
47 - Basic manufacturing terminology
48 - Basic forecasting terminology

Conclusion

49 - Preparing for your supply chain certification