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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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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.
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CSCA02.1 Role of Inventory in the Supply Chain
CSCA02.1.1 Inventory fundamentals
• Impact of inventory in profitability
• Inventory types and uses
CSCA02.1.2 Inventory management
• Inventory cost-benefit analysis
• Inventory performance measures
• ABC analysis
• Inventory records
CSCA02.1.3 Calculating the right amount of inventory
• Economic order quantity (EOQ)
• EOQ example
• Safety stock
• Safety stock example
CSCA02.2 Material Requirements Planning (MRP)
CSCA02.2.1 MRP fundamentals
• MRP Basic Model
• MRP Inputs and Outputs
CSCA02.2.2 Planning independent and dependent demand
• Master Production Schedule (MPS)
• Item attributes
• Bill of Material (BOM)
CSCA02.2.3 Gross and Net Requirements
• Gross Requirements
• Net Requirements
CSCA02.2.4 MRP management
• MRP management issues
• Rough-Cut Capacity Planning
• MRP challenges
CSCA02.3 Sourcing
CSCA02.3.1 The Role of Sourcing in a Supply Chain
• Sourcing processes and decisions
• Supplier Scoring and Assessment
• Supplier Selection
CSCA02.3.2 Supply Chain Contracts
• Contracts and supply chain performance
• Contracts for product availability & supply chain profits
• Contracts to coordinate supply chain costs
• Contracts to induce performance improvement
CSCA02.3.3 Sourcing Planning and Analysis
• Design collaboration
• Procurement process assesment
CSCA02.4 Purchasing
CSCA02.4.1 Purchasing fundamentals
• Purchase Order
CSCA02.4.2 Purchasing Technology
• Electronic Data Interchange (EDI)
• Auto ID technologies
CSCA02.4.3 Purchasing collaboration
• Vendor managed inventory
CSCA02.5 Manufacturing
CSCA02.5.1 Manufacturing fundamentals
• Manufacturing orders
• Product Process Matrix
• Manufacturing operations
CSCA02.5.2 Manufacturing layouts and strategies
• Process focused layout
• Product focused layout
• Fixed-position focused layout
• Manufacturing Strategies
CSCA02.5.3 Manufacturing Technologies
• Manufacturing Technologies Examples
CSCA02.6 Transportation
CSCA02.6.1 Transportation fundamentals
• The role of transportation in the supply chain
• Transportation stakeholders
CSCA02.6.2 Transportation modes
• Trucks
• Rail
• Air
• Package carriers
• Water
• Pipeline
• Internet
• Intermodal
CSCA02.6.3 Choosing a transportation network
• Design options for a transportation network
• Choice of transportation mode
• Inventory aggregation impact on transportation cost
• Transportation cost and customer responsiveness
• Tailored transportation
• Routing and scheduling in transportation
CSCA02.6.4 Transportation risk and outsourcing
• Risk management in transportation
• Freight forwarding
• Incoterms
CSCA02.7 Warehousing and Distribution
CSCA02.7.1 Warehousing Activities
• Reception and storage
• Preparation for shipment
• Shipment dispatch
CSCA02.7.2 Warehousing and Storage Facility Layouts
• Materials handling
• Storing methods
CSCA02.7.3 Adding value and increasing flow in storage Facilities
• Customizing
• Cross-Docking
• Distribution Centers Technology
This course is part of the ISCEA CSCA - Certified Supply Chain Analyst - Internationally Recognized Certificate.
"My expectations were met. The content is updated and provides a good perspective on the Supply Chain" - Diana Diaz Porras, Colombina
"It is practical course. I was able to improve both my skills and knowledge. I recommend it!" - Rosa Oritz, General Motors
"I recommend it for both those who need to learn the basics, and those working with these concepts on a daily basis" - Carolina Sánchez Barrantes, Freudenberg Medical
"This certification has provided me with in-depth knowledge about the fundamental issues in supply chain management. It enables better decision making that translate in efficient operations and business transactions" - Muhammad Imran Munawer
"This credential will help you master the concepts and techniques that are required to become a key player in your organization" - Arsal Jawaid
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