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ISCEA: Procurement and Logistics Management
Learn fundamental concepts regarding the flow of goods and materials throughout the supply chain. Starting from procurement and continuing with logistics; including the management of inventory, transportation and facilities in the distribution network - part of the ISCEA CSCA - Certified Supply Chain Analyst - Internationally Recognized Certificate.
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4 weeks at 2-8 hours per week
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Online - Self Paced
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About ISCEA: Procurement and Logistics Management
This course is part of the edX Professional Certificate program Certified Supply Chain Analyst (CSCA), offered by ISCEA. This course prepares you for the ISCEA Certified Supply Chain Analyst (CSCA) Exam on edX and is a requirement for becoming ISCEA certified. To become an ISCEA Certified Supply Chain Analyst (CSCA), you must complete all three preparatory courses and successfully pass the CSCA Exam.
The Procurement and Logistics Management course is designed to provide the foundational skills to manage the flow of materials and goods throughout the supply chain. From the procurement perspective, it explores the specifics of sourcing, supplier assessment, collaboration, contract management, purchase order management, EDI, and Flow Technology. It also addresses the issues, benefits and assessments of Materials Requirement Planning - MRP.
The course provides instructional information on both manufacturing and logistics. The management of inventory and transportation will be discussed in detail; including, but not limited to, respective designs, technologies, modes, and performance. The course concludes with a focus on warehousing and distribution best practices.
This course is part of the ISCEA CSCA - Certified Supply Chain Analyst - Internationally Recognized Certificate.
What You Will Learn?
- Inventory management for supply chain managers.
- Material Requirements Planning.
- Procurement management including purchasing and strategic sourcing in the context of supply chain management.
- Business processes of manufacturing roperations in the real-world.
- Global logistics and transportation; including risk management, freight forwarding and Incoterms.
- Distribution and warehouse operations.