SUPPLY CHAIN MANAGEMENT PROFESSIONAL (SCMP) DESIGNATION

The SCMP Designation will not only provide applied learning to immediately impact your performance at work, it will also signal to your employer the commitment to excellence, ethics and professionalism you stand for. Distinguish yourself in your field. SCMPs are recognized as strategic supply chain management professionals who help companies achieve a competitive edge. Learn innovative leadership and distinct competencies.


PROGRAM AT A GLANCE

Technical Courses

(13 Lessons Per Course)
  • SMT - Procurement
  • SMT - Logistics
  • SMT - Transportation
  • SMT - Operations Management

Soft Skills Development Seminars

(2–4 Days Per Workshop)
  • SMT - Communication & Relational Skills
  • SMT - Negotiation Skills
  • SMT - Competitive Bidding and Contract Management

Business Management Knowledge Seminars

(2 Days Per Seminar)
  • SMT - Accounting and Finance
  • SMT - Marketing
  • SMT - Business Planning

Course Descriptions

TECHNICAL COURSES

Introduction to Procurement

From recognizing a need to issuing a purchase order, participants will learn the essentials of determining quantity, specifications and price that are the cornerstone of procurement. This course covers a variety of procurement scenarios: repetitive purchases of production materials, procuring one-time low-cost items, large capital goods acquisition and securing commodities under long-term supply contracts. The opportunities and challenges of international procurement versus domestic will be discussed. Participants will gain a broad understanding of the role of procurement and the various ways it can be organized.

Introduction to Logistics

The interconnections between procurement, operations and transportation will be explored in this course. Participants will discuss how to balance the pressures for large order sizes to achieve low unit costs with the competing pressures to keep order sizes low to minimize warehouse space and inventory obsolescence. The options of few centralized warehouses versus multiple distributed warehouses will be addressed. Among the topics covered are forecasting, uncertainty, safety stocks and customer service requirements. Computer systems such as DRP, WMS and TMS will also be presented.

Introduction to Transportation

Participants will learn the advantages and limitations of the four modes of transportation: road, rail, air and water, as well as intermodal transportation. Topics covered include the role of freight forwarders, brokers and integrated transportation companies. This course will introduce participants to transportation documentation and allow them to experience basic load planning. Participants will gain an overview of contracts, insurance, customs clearance and letters of credit. The fundamentals of Incoterms 2000 and their impact on buyer/seller
responsibility for transportation will also be examined.

Introduction to Operations Management

This course will familiarize participants with operations in manufacturing, distribution and services organizations. They will learn the basics of location selection and layout. Among topics covered are capacity planning and scheduling, as well as the key concepts of JIT/Lean, OPT/TOC and MRP. Participants will discuss the challenges of balancing capacity with demand and be introduced to forecasting techniques, demand planning and inventory ordering. Quality systems and continuous improvement methodologies, including Deming, Juran, ISO 9000 and Six Sigma, will also be addressed.


SOFT SKILL SEMINARS

Introduction to Business Communications

Principles and guidelines for effective communications in a business environment are the focus of this seminar. Topics covered include the impact of emotion on communication, using appropriate language, how to improve listening skills and the role of non-verbal behaviour. Participants will examine how to give and receive feedback, as well as how to respond to conflict. The seminar will address developing strong presentation skills and how to communicate in meetings. An overview of written communication, including e-mail etiquette, will also be provided.

Introduction to Negotiations

This seminar begins with an exploration of the nature and causes of conflict, and the barriers to resolving conflict. Various conflict resolution approaches are then introduced. Participants will get to know their own negotiation style as the five negotiation styles are presented. Among the other topics covered in this seminar are assumptions and myths of negotiating, elements of win-win negotiations, how to prepare for the big event and dealing with difficult people. Participants will leave with an action plan to successfully conduct their next negotiation.

Introduction to Contract Law and Administration

While contracts are legal documents, contract administration is also about relationships. Participants will learn the basics of effective contract management from both perspectives. Contract basics such as types of contracts, characteristics of good contracts and the contract management lifecycle are topics covered. Participants will gain a familiarity with managing service level agreements and mitigating risk. The importance of relationship management and key factors for success are discussed. Communications, trust and dispute resolution are among the issues participants will explore.


BUSINESS MANAGEMENT SEMINARS

Introduction to Accounting and Finance

This seminar provides a comprehensive overview of how finance impacts supply management. Basic terminology used in finance and accounting are defined.
Participants will learn how to read financial statements and understand how decisions are taken. They will be introduced to using key ratios to interpret financial information. The principles of accounting and budgeting will be presented. Participants will gain an understanding of how supply management practitioners make a business case for an investment and evaluate investment opportunities.

Introduction to Marketing

Participants will learn the role and purpose of marketing with a special emphasis on how marketing affects supply management. The differences between marketing and sales, marketing products and services, as well as B2B and B2C marketing will be addressed. Market research, understanding your competition, market segmentation and market selection are key topics covered. Among the other subjects discussed are the marketing mix: the “4 Ps” of product, pricing, place and promotion. Strategies for market leaders and market followers will also be outlined.

Introduction to Business Planning

Every department has a critical role to play in delivering on an organization’s strategy. This seminar provides an overview of strategic planning in an organization and the basic elements of a strategic analysis (SWOT). The Porter 5-forces model for analyzing the competitive environment will be introduced. Topics covered include critical success factors, strategic maps and company positioning, and strategic models (low-cost, differentiation, niche). Participants will discuss how to develop a strategic plan in a supply management role and the linkages between the strategic plan and a budget.

 

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