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Supply Chain Warehousing Certificate – Self Study

Summary

The Supply Chain Warehousing Certificate, developed by ASCM in partnership with Prologis, signifies the completion of a foundational education program designed to help individuals build their knowledge in warehousing and distribution.

Duration

20 hours self study

Description

The Supply Chain Warehousing Certificate, developed by ASCM in partnership with Prologis, signifies the completion of a foundational education program designed to help individuals build their knowledge in warehousing and distribution.

The program provides an overview of distribution inventory management, product storage, packaging and shipment, sustainability in logistics and so much more.

Who should attend?

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.

Benefits and Learning Objectives

Training new hires and upskilling employees is key to improving performance and streamlining operations. The Supply Chain Warehousing Certificate program, developed by ASCM in partnership with Prologis, helps your team develop a common language and knowledge base, while exploring how to:

  • Implement problem-solving processes
  • Categorize inventory and manage costs
  • Apply performance metrics
  • Follow sustainable practices
  • And so much more

Certification

The exam tests the skills learned in the Supply Chain Warehouse Certificate course. This self-paced education program features a series of courses designed to help you learn about leading practices across the warehousing and distribution industries.

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

Course Outline

Earning this certificate shows employers you have the knowledge and capability to:

  • Take part in the loading and shipping processes, and work with common shipping documents.
  • Schedule shipments and use various methods to track the shipments.
  • Follow an effective order fulfilment cycle and work to improve order accuracy and efficiency.
  • Use inventory management systems in warehouses and distribution centers to accurately report the quantity and value of the materials received, stored and shipped to customers.
  • Categorize inventory and manage the costs associated with holding inventory.
  • Manage customer returns.
  • Follow environmentally sustainable work practices on the job.
  • Implement a structured problem-solving process to deal with problems in warehouses or distribution centres.
  • Make appropriate decisions about the use of different types of transportation carriers, understanding their characteristics and the advantages and disadvantages of each.
  • Apply different performance metrics to measure the success of a facility in the warehousing and distribution industry.

Pricing

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.

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