Supply Chain Management Essentials

Supply Chain Management Essentials is an on-demand course authored and presented by industry expert Brian Gibson of Auburn University.

Supply Chain Management Essentials (SCME) is an innovative course that covers the fundamentals of supply chain managing, and provides insight into supply chain planning, processes, and global operations via discussion, animation, and industry video clips.

Key Features

  • Relevant Course Content: Content covers the spectrum of SCM strategies and industry best practices in concise lessons containing essential concepts, current issues, and industry applications of critical supply chain topics.

Module 1 - SUPPLY CHAIN MANAGEMENT Planning

Episode 1 Supply Chain Concepts
Episode 2 Network Design
Episode 3 Long Range Planning
Episode 4 Short Range Planning

Module 2 - SUPPLY CHAIN MANAGEMENT Execution

Episode 5 Supply Processes
Episode 6 Manufacturing Processes
Episode 7 Logistics Processes
Episode 8 Post-Sales Processes

Module 3 - Global SUPPLY CHAIN MANAGEMENT

Episode 9 Sourcing Globally
Episode 10 Preparing Orders
Episode 11 Managing Delivery
Episode 12 Supply Chain Sustainability

  • Comprehensive Learning Materials: Each episode contains a video, presentation materials, recommended reading list, brief case study and review questions to assess understanding of key concepts.
  • Convenient Access
    • Key concepts are presented in an engaging and flexible format.
    • On-demand and convenient to access.
    • Each 40-minute episode is segmented into multiple parts. Pause, skip, rewind and repeat functions allow you to customize your learning experience and review the materials as often as needed.
    • Proof of Completion. Downloadable certificate of completion awarded when a score of 70% or higher is achieved on the assessment.
  • Expert Instruction and Design: Professor Brian Gibson leverages 30 years of experience in Supply Chain Management, consulting, and education in the creation of Supply Chain Management Essentials. Content design and enhancement is provided by the Auburn University Media Production Group. The team received the Supply Chain Teaching Innovations Award at the 2009 CSCMP Supply Chain Management Educators Conference in recognition of the course’s originality and impact.
  • Cost-Effective Delivery: Eliminating the travel expense and the need to take extended time away from your key responsibilities, Supply Chain Management Essentials provides a very efficient alternative to off-site courses. You will have access to a high-quality supply chain fundamentals course at a fraction of the cost of other educational programs.
  • Successful Results: Supply Chain Management Essentials has been used by over 1,500 MBA and undergraduate students at two universities to gain a solid understanding of Supply Chain Management principles. In course evaluations, users cite Supply Chain Management Essentials for its detailed content, positive impact on learning, creative use of graphics, relevant video clips, and ease of use.

Individuals who would benefit from completing Supply Chain Management Essentials Courses

  • Professionals new to the supply chain industry seeking to gain insight to critical elements of Supply Chain Management.
  • Professionals experienced in some aspects of Supply Chain Management and wanting to broaden their knowledge across the spectrum of supply chain processes.
  • Candidates preparing for the SCPro™ Level One certification exam.
  • SCPro™ certificant recipients seeking eligible education activities to complete and report toward SCPro™ certification renewal requirements.

CPE for SCPro™ Certification renewal. 1 hour per video completed. The downloadable certificate of completion issued is your evidence for completing this education a part of the SCPro™ certification renewal requirement.

For questions about Supply Chain Management Essentials, other CSCMP education or SCPro™ certification, send an email to [email protected].

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Corporate/Enterprise Training

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