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This 100% online supply chain management course will provide a holistic view of supply chain management and fully prepare you for the Certified Supply Chain Professional certification exam. You will learn how to translate the connection between the areas of planning, sourcing, manufacturing, and delivering into an integrated supply chain.

By course completion, you will have a firm understanding of mitigation strategies, operationalize risk management practices, and how to implement cost reduction measures. This combination of skills will drive the efficiency of your supply chain and give you a competitive edge in the market.
 

 

Course Details


What you will learn

•    Passing the certification test will improve hiring potential, likely increase salary, and add professional value and marketability
•    Increase in supply chain management skills and knowledge
•    Increase in customer satisfaction
•    Expanded view of the supply chain industry

How the course is taught

•    Self-paced, online course
•    6 Months to complete
•    Open enrollment, begin anytime
•    120 course hours


Introduction to Supply Chain Management

  • The Origins of Supply Chain
  • Supply Chain Management Accounting and Finance
  • Supply Chain Strategy
  • Supply Chain Planning and Execution
  • Business Strategy

Purchasing Management

  • Management Roles
  • Purchasing, Procurement
  • Supplier Negotiation
  • Outsourcing
  • Purchasing Decisions

Creating and Managing Supplier Relationships

  • Supplier Relationship Management
  • Supplier Relationship Development
  • Establishing Criteria
  • Distributors
  • Supplier Contracts

Ethical and Sustainable Sourcing

  • Sourcing
  • Sustainability
  • Benchmarks
  • Social and Environmental Impacts of Sourcing
  • Customer Impacts of Ethical and Sustainable Sourcing

Demand Forecasting

  • Demand Forecasting Concepts and Techniques
  • The Importance of Forecasting
  • Demand Planning
  • Forecasting Methods
  • Forecasting Models

Purchasing Management

  • Project Management
  • Creating and Managing Supplier Relationships
  • Resource Planning Systems

Inventory Management

  • Inventory Management
  • Financial Statements
  • Inventory and the Flow of Materials
  • Inventory Tracking Methods

Midterm

  • Process Management – Lean and Six Sigma
  • Lean Thinking
  • Kanban Systems
  • Quality Management and Quality Control
  • Six Sigma
  • Statistical Tools

Domestic U.S. and Global Logistics

  • Transportation Fundamentals
  • Internal Supply Chain Management
  • International Import Export Standards
  • Modes of Transportation
  • Corporate Social Responsibility

Customer Relationship Management

  • Customer Relationship Management
  • Customer Value
  • Designing a Successful CRM Program
  • The Supply Chain Role in Customer Satisfaction
  • Predicting Customer Behaviors

Global Location Decisions

  • Global Location Decisions
  • Direct Shipment Strategies
  • Intermediate Storage Point Strategies
  • Distribution Channels

Service Response Logistics

  • Service Industries
  • Supply Chain Services and Management
  • Methods to Improve Service Productivity
  • Service Location and Layout Strategies

Supply Chain Process Integration

  • Integration Model
  • Network Optimization
  • Overcoming Obstacles
  • New Product Integration

Performance Measurements

  • Compliance
  • Supply Chain Metrics
  • Measure, Analyze and Improve the Supply Chain
  • Risks
  • Balanced Scorecard and SCOR Model

Your Career Roadmap (optional)

  • Your Skills and Talents
  • Your Resume
  • The Cover Letter
  • Using Email and Social Media
  • Networking
  • Acing the Interview
  • Negotiating Your Salary
  • After You Land the Job

Final Exam


Hardware Requirements:

This course can be taken on either a PC or Mac.

Software Requirements:

PC: Windows 8 or later.
Mac: macOS 10.6 or later.
Browser: The latest version of Google Chrome or Mozilla Firefox are preferred. Microsoft Edge and Safari are also compatible.
Microsoft Excel (not included in enrollment)
Adobe Acrobat Reader.
Software must be installed and fully operational before the course begins.

Other:

Email capabilities and access to a personal email account.
Instructional Material Requirements:

The instructional materials required for this course are included in enrollment. The following textbooks will be shipped to you approximately 7-10 business days after enrollment:

Principles of Supply Chain Management: A Balanced Approach, by Joel D. Wisner, Keah-Choon Tan, and G. Keong Leong
Please note: You will receive a digital book if the physical book is on backorder.


Financial assistance information can be found on Rice Financial Aid's Visiting and Continuing Education Students page.
The estimated Cost of Attendance (COA) is $XX.

Registrations are considered final as of 10 working days before class starts. No refunds will be issued after these dates and credits will not be given for future classes. No refunds will be granted for participants who miss a portion of a program. Refund requests before the deadline are subject to a 10% processing fee and must be made in writing to gscs@rice.edu


What is supply chain management?

Supply chain management includes all the activities that must take place to get the right product into the right consumer's hands in the right quantity and at the right time—from raw materials extraction to consumer purchase. Supply chain management focuses on planning and forecasting, purchasing, product assembly, moving, storage, distribution, sales, and customer service.
Supply chain professionals are involved in every facet of the business process as they strive to achieve a sustainable competitive advantage by building and delivering products better, faster, and cheaper.

What does a supply chain manager do?

According to Indeed.com, a supply chain manager, or logistics manager, is responsible for ensuring a business can efficiently source raw materials, manufacture products, store inventory, and transport shipments to consumers or wholesalers. Their duties can include analyzing logistics data to refine the supply chain, negotiating business relationships, and communicating with suppliers and distributors.

Does this course prepare you for the certification?

Yes. You will be prepared to take the Certified Supply Chain Professional (CSCP) exam.

How long does it take to complete this course?

This course is self-paced and open enrollment, so you can start when you want and finish at your own pace. When you register, you'll receive six (6) months to complete the course.

Am I guaranteed a job?

This course will provide you with the skills you need to obtain an entry-level position in most cases. Potential students should always do research on the job market in their area before registering.

 

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