Master Certificate in Supply Chain Management

Develop the multi-disciplinary awareness and practical techniques you need to excel in the complex and highly competitive world of supply chain management. Through information-packed lectures and hands-on simulations, this unique online program gives you the high-level perspective necessary to make decisions that benefit not only your department, but the organization as a whole. And by acquiring the skills and knowledge to contribute to your company’s success, you ensure your own professional success, as well.

Comprised of three eight-week online courses, the Master Certificate in Supply Chain Management program will help you achieve peak performance. You’ll acquire new skills you can begin applying immediately on the job, along with a new credential that will help you advance further and faster in your career. Courses include:

Functional Perspective of Supply Chain Management
Tactical Implementation of Supply Chain Management
Strategic Best Practices of Supply Chain Management

Advanced Specialized Certificates

Once you’ve acquired the essential "big-picture" overview of your supply chain through USF’s master certificate program, hone your expertise in three powerful business philosophies that can transform your business:

Green Supply Chain Management
Lean Supply Chain Management
Corporate and Environmental Sustainability

Course Outlines

Functional Perspective of Supply Chain Management
Instructors: Matt Cole, BS, MS; Ron Crabtree, BA, CPIM, CSCP, MLSSBB; Joseph Kirchner, BS, MBA, CPIM; Rebecca Mulford Smith, BS, MBA; C. Lynn Northrup, BBA, CPA, CPIM

Whether you’re just entering the field of supply chain management, preparing to transition into a new role or hoping to move into a senior-level position, your perspective is critical to your success. Learn to see the world from a supply chain manager’s view — and make key business decisions based on that perspective — in Functional Perspective of Supply Chain Management, the first course in the master certificate program.

During this course, you’ll learn how to:

• Identify the key components of a supply chain, as well as the impact each one has on the entire chain
• Incorporate core principles of modern supply chain management into your decision-making process
• Use proven tools and techniques to drive process improvements
• Optimize overall supply chain performance

Tactical Implementation of Supply Chain Management
Instructors: Wayne Brantley, BS, MS Ed, PMP, CRP, CPLP; Matt Cole, BS, MS; Ron Crabtree, BA, CPIM, CIRM, CSCP, MLSSBB; Joseph Kirchner, BS, MBA, CPIM; Gary Marcus, BS, JD, LLM

Delving into detailed tactics and tools, Tactical Implementation of Supply Chain Management teaches professionals how to apply, fine-tune and successfully implement the concepts introduced in Functional Perspective of Supply Chain Management. By the end of this course, participants will be fully versed in the procurement and operations aspects of supply chain management and well equipped to set up and run a supply chain in any industry.

During this course, you’ll learn how to:

• Implement proven strategies for cost management, outsourcing and supplier selection
• Master key forecasting techniques and evaluate their respective tradeoffs
• Integrate eco-friendly planning practices into your supply chain processes
• Negotiate and prepare supplier contracts
• Enhance supply chain performance with Lean Six Sigma tactics

Strategic Best Practices of Supply Chain Management
Instructors: Matt Cole, BS, MS; Ron Crabtree, BA, CPIM, CIRM, CSCP, MLSSBB; Marilyn Gettinger, BS, MBA, CPM; Joseph Kirchner, BS, MBA, CPIM; Rebecca Mulford Smith, BS, MBA

Don’t just manage your supply chain — master it. In Strategic Best Practices of Supply Chain Management, the third and final course of the master certificate program, you’ll study best-in-class business practices and key trends impacting the supply chain of the future. Detailed case studies impart insider tips on how to drive continuous improvement, while hands-on simulations illustrate the impact of your decisions throughout the product lifecycle. By the end of this program, you’ll possess the skills and knowledge to optimize your supply chain and help your organization achieve unprecedented synergy, efficiency and cost savings.

During this course, you’ll learn how to:

• Identify key trends that will influence and drive the supply chain of the future
• Evaluate the information management systems used in various types of supply chains
• Determine the impact of supply chain structure/design trends, globalization and technology within any industry
• Master the strategies and tools employed by world-class supply chains

Green Supply Chain Management
Instructors: Matt Cole, BS, MS; Marilyn Gettinger, BS, MBA, CPM; Mary Ellen Mika, BS, MA, LEED AP, CPM; Neil O’Connell, BA; Adam Smargon, BS, MS

Consumer awareness and pending legislation have pushed environmental issues into the spotlight, making it imperative for organizations to have a plan of action for “going green.” Green Supply Chain Management reveals the implications of today’s most pressing environmental issues and demonstrates how green practices can actually save money, increase efficiency and reduce delivery time. Led by top supply chain, sustainability and environmental experts, this eight-week advanced specialized certificate course prepares students to successfully implement a green supply chain in any industry.

During this course, you’ll learn how to:

• Analyze the extended green supply chain scope and process
• Identify climate-change and regulatory issues impacting supply chains
• Develop essential competencies in sustainability and supply chain management
• Master work processes, best practices and techniques for improving extended supply chains
• Implement assessment, automation and process tools to reduce costs and delivery time

Lean Supply Chain Management
Instructors: Ron Crabtree, BA, CPIM, CIRM, CSCP, MLSSBB; Jill Gafner, BS; Jeff Sipes, BS, MS, LSC; Doug Zopfi, BS, MBA

Lean Supply Chain Management will show you how organizations in every industry are achieving substantial cost savings, lead-time reductions and quality enhancements with proven Lean practices – and how you can apply these same tools and techniques to develop your own world-class Lean supply chain. USF’s eight-week advanced specialized certificate course is led by a team of expert Lean and supply chain practitioners. Their valuable tips, case studies and best practices provide a comprehensive understanding of Lean supply chain management, while their focus on practical applications empowers you to lead changes that will have an immediate positive impact on your supply chain.

During this course, you’ll learn how to:

• Identify the core components of a Lean supply chain
• Master the key tools required to manage a Lean supply chain
• Oversee change management within the supply chain organization
• Lead successful continuous improvement initiatives
• Reduce costs, increase efficiency and decrease lead times

Corporate and Environmental Sustainability
Instructors: Susan Burrell, BA, JD; Jim Hall, BBA; Alice LeBlanc, BA, MS; Mickey Lee, BA, MBA; Gwen Sheinfeld, BA, MS

Given the economic, social and environmental implications of each and every business decision, sustainability has emerged as a key focus for legislators, consumers and corporations alike. Corporate and Environmental Sustainability explores the far-reaching impact of companies’ actions in terms of people, planet and profit. Developed by leading sustainability experts, this advanced specialized certificate course reveals how to integrate sustainability in every aspect of your business – from strategy and planning to product design and marketing. In just eight weeks, you’ll master the critical concepts, tools and techniques required to put your organization on the path to sustainability – and greater success!

During this course, you’ll learn how to:

• Apply sustainability principles, frameworks and tools for business
• Develop a strategic plan for sustainability
• Improve energy efficiency using the latest techniques, tools and technology
• Leverage sustainability for favorable financing and insurance rates
• Align corporate social responsibility with sustainability goals
• Achieve greater innovation and bottom-line results

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