Hands On Training

Procurement and Logistics Management

International Supply Chain Education Alliance

via

edX

Course Features

Duration

4 weeks

Delivery Method

Online

Available on

Limited Access

Accessibility

Mobile, Desktop, Laptop

Language

English

Subtitles

English

Level

Beginner

Effort

8 hours per week

Teaching Type

Self Paced

Course Description

This course is part of the edX Professional Certificate program Certified Supply Chain Analyst (CSCA), offered by ISCEA. This course prepares you for the ISCEA Certified Supply Chain Analyst (CSCA) Exam on edX and is a requirement for becoming ISCEA certified. To become an ISCEA Certified Supply Chain Analyst (CSCA), you must complete all three preparatory courses and successfully pass the CSCA Exam.

The Procurement and Logistics Management course is designed to provide the foundational skills to manage the flow of materials and goods throughout the supply chain. From the procurement perspective, it explores the specifics of sourcing, supplier assessment, collaboration, contract management, purchase order management, EDI, and Flow Technology. It also addresses the issues, benefits and assessments of Materials Requirement Planning - MRP.

The course provides instructional information on both manufacturing and logistics. The management of inventory and transportation will be discussed in detail; including, but not limited to, respective designs, technologies, modes, and performance. The course concludes with a focus on warehousing and distribution best practices.

This course is part of the ISCEA CSCA - Certified Supply Chain Analyst - Internationally Recognized Certificate.

Course Overview

International Faculty

Post Course Interactions

Instructor-Moderated Discussions

Skills You Will Gain

Prerequisites/Requirements

No Prerequisites Required

What You Will Learn

Inventory management for supply chain managers

Material Requirements Planning

Procurement management including purchasing and strategic sourcing in the context of supply chain management

Business processes of manufacturing roperations in the real-world

Global logistics and transportation; including risk management, freight forwarding and Incoterms

Distribution and warehouse operations

Course Content

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Module 1: Role of Inventory in the Supply Chain

Module 2: Material Requirements Planning (MRP)

Module 3: Sourcing

Module 4: Purchasing

Course Instructors

Jorge Morales

IISB - Essentials Committee Chair

A leading authority in empowering human resources to improve supply chain processes, Mr. Morales' expertise is well grounded in over two decades of practical experience as a successful business analy...

Mike Sheahan

Master Instructor

Mr. Sheahan is an expert in helping organizations craft educational programs to support their business objectives and implement lean supply chains. He has helped companies such as ABB, Caterpillar, C...