Supply Chain Planning Certificate Program – Self Study

Synchronized planning is a cross functional approach to planning that engages multiple functional stakeholders working together to align their plans and strategies to create a cohesive and integrated plan that supports your organization goals and objectives.

Training new hires and upskilling employees is key to improving performance and streamlining operations. The Supply Chain Planning Certificate program introduces essential planning fundamentals and clearly explains how to integrate all planning functions within a company to help reduce disruptions and streamline operations.

ASCM certificates are ideal for a variety of supply chain professionals looking to enhance their careers:

Early careerist: Build fundamental education in key areas of the supply chain to help set you apart from your peers.

Experienced professionals: Deepen your understanding of various supply chain topics and stay current with industry trends and best practices.

Business Leaders: Directors and senior management who need to understand areas of the supply chain to make informed decisions for their department/division to execute company strategy.

The Supply Chain Planning Certificate provides you with the technical knowledge and strategies to use synchronized planning for effective end-product production. A brief overview of the key items you will learn in the course include:

• What is Synchronized Planning?
• Strategic Planning – Business Planning
• Strategic Planning – Demand Planning and S&OP
• Tactical Planning- Master Scheduling/MRP
• Operations Execution-Purchasing and Production Activity Control, APS
• Distribution and Logistics Planning

The Supply Chain Planning Certificate enables you to:

• Understand the flow of planning from business plan to execution
• Link business strategy to company plans
• Contribute to production and control activities
• Interpret and manage the master production schedule
• Interpret and manage the material requirements plan
• Determine order and reorder points
• Create a channel tree design for a distribution system
• Identify technologies to support synchronous planning

The self-paced program includes 20 hours of education and a comprehensive final exam within an interactive online platform. You will also have access to video clips, practice questions, and more to help cultivate a stronger understanding of each topic.

After passing the exam, you will earn your certificate and a digital badge that you can display on your LinkedIn profile and within your email signature. Additionally, learners can earn 20 certification maintenance points upon completion of the program.

To purchase the Supply Chain resilience Certificate, please contact us at [email protected]

ASCM non-Member Pricing GBP £555.00 (plus VAT where applicable).

ASCM Member Pricing GBP £395.00 (plus VAT where applicable).

Full payment is required prior to access being granted.