APICS Supply Chain Technology Certificate

Course Description

This is a certificate course covering the use of technology in the supply chain. Technologies like AI, advanced analytics, cybersecurity, and additive manufacturing allow for more transparent supply chains, help predict future events, provide specific recommendations based on available data, automate routine tasks, streamline operations, cut costs and shorten delivery times. Staying up-to-date with technology and acquiring skills to align with your company’s transformation goals is crucial for supply chain professionals in every job function.

Audience

This course will be of interest to those who wish to further their careers by obtaining a signed certificate and digital badge from the Association of Supply Chain Management (ASCM), including those that are working with technology in their Supply Chain careers or are looking to expand their career options in Supply Chain Management or wish to stand out in a competitive job market. It will also be of interest to those who wish to gain education from ASCM, which is generally accepted as the “Gold Standard” in Supply Chain education, training, and development, or as a first step by those who wish to achieve ASCM certifications such as a CPIM, CSCP, or CLTD.

Professional development is highly valued by employers. Employees with just one certification, certificate, or credential earn 17% more than those without. [2022 ASCM Supply Chain Salary and Career Report]

Prerequisites

None, but some experience in supply chain will be beneficial.

Topics and Course Content

This course will cover topics such as:

• Advanced Analytics and Automation
• Demand Planning Technologies
• Cybersecurity
• Blockchain
• Internet of Things
• Additive Manufacturing (3D Printing)

Learning Goals and Results

At the conclusion of the course, the participants will be able to:

• Know how predictive analytics uses machine learning algorithms and data mining to predict future events and how prescriptive analytics takes it one step further by providing specific recommendations based on available data
• Understand how artificial intelligence and robotics can be implemented in supply chains to automate routine tasks
• Identify the reliability of supply chain forecasting technology, the integration of enabling technology, and the role of data and pattern recognition for inventory management and production
• Know the latest governance in cybersecurity, anti-hacking technology and access controls to manage, assess, mitigate and monitor your network
• Know how blockchain can allow for more transparent supply chains, improve product traceability, and enable smart contracts within the industry to maintain a digital record of workflows and processes
• Understand the infrastructure of the Internet of things– what it means for supply chain, and how digital twins can help companies make data-driven decisions
• Understand how connected logistics and smart production can streamline operations, cut costs, and shorten delivery times
• Learn about additive manufacturing in supply chain, appropriate use cases, and in-house vs. outsourcing considerations

Time Investment

This class is 20 hours of instruction in two 2-hour sessions over the course of 5 weeks.

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