Logistics, Supply Chain and Purchasing Management

This course explains the evolution from the transactional purchasing or procurement function into the strategic process of supply management. It introduces key concepts and ideas that can be used to successfully source and manage suppliers and to deal with issues that may arise across the supply chain. The course is divided into modules that explain supply management basics; describe strategic, ethical, and sustainable sourcing; and discuss supply chain leadership and integration. Course participants will explore supply management from several viewpoints; align sourcing, communication, and management strategies; and incorporate ethical and sustainable practices into the supply chain. Trends and changes to the profession due to the Internet and emerging technologies are also discussed.

This course explores the fundamental concepts and ideas of logistics and distribution management. It delves into the various logistics information management systems, analyzes their financial aspects and technological influences, and explains how to manage and measure their performance. This course is divided into modules that explain logistics management, inventory management, and warehousing and distribution. Throughout these modules, course participants will review and distinguish between inbound logistics, outbound logistics, reverse logistics, and third-party logistics; explore the tools and techniques for tracking and valuing inventory, including ABC analysis; and learn the functions of packaging and methods for transporting goods through simple and complex distribution channels.

As a supply chain grows in complexity, and companies increasingly source products and services from a more diverse and global set of suppliers, the job of managing the processes that ensure the steady and reliable flow of components and inputs has never been more difficult. This course introduces the core concepts and components of supply chain management, including supplier evaluation, logistics, inventory management, and other supply chain practices.

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Module 1: Logistics and Distribution Management
This module explores the fundamental concepts and ideas of logistics and distribution management. It delves into the various logistics information management systems, analyzes their financial aspects and technological influences, and explains how to manage and measure their performance. This module is divided into lessons that explain logistics management, inventory management, and warehousing and distribution. Throughout these lessons, participants will review and distinguish between inbound logistics, outbound logistics, reverse logistics, and third-party logistics; explore the tools and techniques for tracking and valuing inventory, including ABC analysis; and learn the functions of packaging and methods for transporting goods through simple and complex distribution channels.
• Understand and analyze the various logistic information management systems
• Explain how to manage and measure logistics performance
• Define inventory and understand how to track and value inventory
• Demonstrate how to classify inventory using ABC analysis
• Explain the layout and operations of a warehouse or distribution center
• Understand the functions of packaging, the various modes of transportation, and both simple and complex distribution channels

Module 2: Procurement and Supply Management
This module explains the evolution from the transactional purchasing or procurement function into the strategic process of supply management. It introduces key concepts and ideas that can be used to successfully source and manage suppliers and to deal with issues that may arise across the supply chain. The module is divided into lessons that explain supply management basics; describe strategic, ethical, and sustainable sourcing; and discuss supply chain leadership and integration. Participants will explore supply management from several viewpoints; align sourcing, communication, and management strategies; and incorporate ethical and sustainable practices into the supply chain. Trends and changes to the profession due to the Internet and emerging technologies are also discussed.
• Discuss the importance of internal and external relationships in managing suppliers and developing a sourcing strategy
• Articulate ways to enhance communication across the supply chain
• Manage and continuously improve supplier performance
• Determine the effects of e-procurement on supply management
• Identify and manage supply risk, measure performance, and overcome organizational barriers to supply
• Understand the need for leadership and diversity within the supply chain

Module 3: Supply Chain Management Basics
As a supply chain grows in complexity, and companies increasingly source products and services from a more diverse and global set of suppliers, the job of managing the processes that ensure the steady and reliable flow of components and inputs has never been more difficult. This module introduces the core concepts and components of supply chain management, including supplier evaluation, logistics, inventory management, and other supply chain practices.
• Define supply chain management and understand its strategic role in organizations that source goods
• Explain the goals of effective supply chain management and procurement
• Analyze how organizations in a supply chain communicate and manage relationships
• Explain the supplier appraisal process and understand its role in supply chain management
• Formulate strategies for mitigating supply chain risk, and discuss the events that can create disruption in the supply chain
• Assess the major trends and issues shaping supply chain management today

Module 4: Understanding and Managing Budgets
A budget is a detail of expenses and incomes for a set period of time. This module covers budgets and how they are used in organizational settings including the uses and functions of master budgets, operating budgets, sales, production, and cost of goods sold budgets, and cash budgets. You will also learn about the budgeting process, and how organizations are using different budgeting techniques to overcome operating challenges.
• Recognize the uses and functions of budgeting
• Recognize the key activities, considerations, and benefits of strategic organizational planning
• Recognize the purpose and make-up of a master budget
• Identify the components and calculations used to create a master budget and recognize uses for this information
• Identify the components and purpose of an operating budget
• Recognize how sales, production, and cost of goods sold budgets are created and perform related calculations
• Recognize the purpose of cash budgets and how they are prepared
• Identify ways the budget process can be managed for optimal results and recognize the benefits and limitations of the management-by-objective system

All required reference materials are provided with this program. Technical requirements:

Internet Connection
• Broadband or High-Speed (DSL, Cable, Wireless)
Hardware Requirements
• Processor - 2GHz Processor or Higher
• Memory - 1 GB RAM Minimum Recommended

Software Requirements
• Operating Systems - Windows 7, 8 or 10; Mac OS x 10 or higher
• Microsoft Office 2007, 2010 or 2013 or a Word Processing application to save and open Microsoft Office formats (.doc, .docx, .xls, .xlsx, .ppt, .pptx)
• Internet Browsers - Google Chrome is highly recommended
• Cookies MUST be enabled
• Pop-ups MUST be allowed (Pop-up Blocker disabled)
• Adobe PDF Reader

To be certified as a Certified Purchasing & Procurement Professional (CPPP), students should take up a 4 hour exam at the designated examination centers. The exam would consist of 80 multiple choice questions.

Certification Modules:
Module 1: Introduction to Purchasing and Supply Management
1: Purchasing and Supply Management
2: Purchasing Decisions and Business Strategy
3: The Legal Aspects of Purchasing

Module 2: Materials Management
1: Materials Management
2: Inventory Management
3: Just-In-Time (Lean) Purchasing
4: Purchasing Procedures, E-Purchasing, and Systems Contracting

Module 3: Fundamentals of Purchasing and Supply Management
1: Supplier Selection and Evaluation
2: Global Sourcing
3: Purchasing, Supply Partnerships, and Supply Chain Power
4: Total Quality Management (TQM) and Purchasing

Module 4: Price/Cost Analysis and Negotiation Strategies
1: Price Determination
2: Bargaining and Negotiations

Module 5: Special Purchasing Application
1: Purchasing Transportation Services
2: Equipment Acquisition and Disposal
3: Healthcare Purchasing and Supply Management
4: Procuring Professional Services

Each state may have additional licensing requirements, be sure to research your states requirements for employment by visiting your states occupation board.

This course provides students with qualified support professionals to guide them through their learning experience. The student support team is available to answer any questions a learner may have including questions on course content, course material, certifications, and registration or enrollment questions. Support advisers also monitor the progress of learners to ensure training retention and program advancement.