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Introduction to Supply Chain Management Certificate (Plan 22BP)

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Award Type

Certificate

Catalog Description

This certificate will provide students with the knowledge and skills for employment within the supply chain area. Supply Chain Management focuses on the flow of materials end-to-end beginning with procurement and ending with delivery to the customer. The coursework is designed for careers focused on procurement, inventory management, warehousing, distribution, logistics and transportation. This certificate will provide a better understanding of how each of the areas affects the other and how to best achieve efficiency and profitability for the organization. Courses for this certificate are offered online, hybrid or in the classroom. The Introduction to Supply Chain Management certificate can be completed in two semesters and combined with general education requirements and additional program specific courses to earn an A.A.S. degree in Supply Chain Management. Grainger has generously supported the development of this program.

Once the program has been completed, students should be able to:

Demonstrate a functional understanding of the Supply chain management area

Articulate the key concepts involved in procurement, inventory management, warehousing, distribution, logistics and transportation

Total Hours for Completion

15

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