: This program provides learners with a comprehensive foundation in modern supply chain operations, spanning procurement and supply management, logistics and distribution, supply chain integration, and budgeting. Learners examine how purchasing has evolved into strategic supply management, explore logistics systems and inventory control, and gain insight into supplier evaluation and global supply chain coordination. The program also addresses financial planning and budgeting practices that support effective supply chain decision?making in an increasingly complex and technology?driven environment.
: Though this program is a self-paced program it is supported by an educational mentor. Educational mentors are subject matter experts who have years of experience in their field as well as the necessary educational training and credentials to work as an expert. The mentor is available to answer any questions a learner may have including questions on course content, course material, certifications, and even industry questions. Mentors also monitor the progress of learners to ensure training retention and program advancement. In eLearning, motivation is a key tool to success. Because of this, mentors provide encouraging comments, feedback, and coaching to motivate learners throughout the duration of the program to support completion and success!
: Upon completion of this program, learners will be eligible to sit for the Certified Purchasing & Procurement Professional (CPPP) through APS.
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Lesson 1
Module 1: Logistics and Distribution Management
Introduces logistics information systems, inventory control, warehousing and distribution operations, performance measurement, and financial and technological influences across inbound, outbound, reverse, and third?party logistics.
Module 2: Procurement and Supply Management
Examines the shift from transactional purchasing to strategic supply management, focusing on supplier sourcing, relationship management, ethical and sustainable practices, risk management, and the impact of e?procurement and emerging technologies.
Module 3: Supply Chain Management Basics
Explores core supply chain concepts including supplier evaluation, logistics integration, inventory management, communication across supply networks, risk mitigation, and global supply chain trends.
Module 4: Understanding and Managing Budgets
Covers budgeting principles supporting supply chain operations, including master budgets, operating budgets, sales and production budgets, cost of goods sold, cash budgets, and techniques for managing budgets to support strategic and operational performance.
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