Program Overview
Our three-course Logistics and Operations Management Certificate program will familiarize students with the Supply Chain Operations Reference (SCOR®) model—a standard tool to plan, source, make, deliver, return, and enable business activities—through classroom instruction and hands-on, real-world applications. Participants will gain a holistic introduction to supply chain and understand the concepts that interrelate manufacturers, markets, suppliers, warehouses, retailers, and customers—all while creating net value and avoiding risk.
Program Scope and Sequence
The Logistics and Operations Management program consists of three required 21-hour courses offered in succession. Upon completion, a certificate will be awarded.
Participants who do not want to take the entire sequence are welcome to take the course(s) that interest them pending prerequisite knowledge.
Who Should Attend
The certificate program is designed for current or aspiring supply chain professionals looking to familiarize themselves with supply chain standards and terminology, fine-tune their negotiation strategies, and learn new skills to increase their value and potential. Anyone who manages or works with outside suppliers or vendors also will benefit.
Program Objectives
Upon completion of the program, students will:
- Know the key concepts and terminology
- Be able to define and apply the SCOR® model
- Outline processes and tools to manage warehousing, distribution, and transportation
- Describe the alignment of supply chain practices and priorities to overall goals and objectives
- Deliver a value proposition that aligns with corporate mission and values
- Determine a total cost of ownership
- Understand purchasing, distribution, inventory management, and vendor management
- Know how to impact non-inventory engagements
- Develop and execute a sound negotiation strategy
Course Descriptions
Fundamentals of Supply Chain Management
This course provides students with an introduction to the processes and the tools required to manage an efficient supply chain and develop reliable supply. It was developed and designed to both provide a baseline for beginners and enhance the skills of seasoned supply chain or procurement professionals. Through the lens of the Supply Chain Operations Reference (SCOR®) model, participants will become familiar with ways to implement process improvement to the major functions within and across the supply chain.
Cost: $640 ($50 discount if registered by August 15)
Dates: Tuesdays, August 22–October 3, 2023
Time: 6:00–9:00 p.m. (via Zoom)
Lean Supply Chain Modeling
This course provides students with an introduction to the Lean Six Sigma processes and the tools required to manage an efficient supply chain. Again looking through the lens of the Supply Chain Operations Reference (SCOR®) model, participants will become even more familiar with tools, techniques, and approaches to define, measure, analyze, and implement process improvements for major functions within the supply chain.
Cost: $640
Dates: Tuesdays, October 17–December 12, 2023 (no class October 31 or November 21)
Time: 6:00–9:00 p.m. (via Zoom)
Operations Research in Supply Chain Management
This course provides students with an introduction to the analytical methodology of problem-solving and decision-making required for effective supply chain management. This course strengthens the understanding of foundational concepts and the contextual knowledge to drive improvements through the lens of forecasting and inventory management. The applications of this course deal with a wide range of problems, ranging from long-term strategic problems related to demand management to very short-term operational problems, such as planning for Just-In-Time logistics.
Cost: $640
Dates: Tuesdays, January 9–February 20, 2024
Time: 6:00–9:00 p.m. (via Zoom)
Information Sessions
Join us online on October 9 from 12:00–1:00 p.m. for a live information session.
Email Ryan Parker at [email protected] for details or to register for an information session