What is the Supply Chain Technology Certificate?
Stand out in a competitive job market with the new ASCM Supply Chain Technology Certificate. This certificate gives you an understanding of how to implement the latest technologies in your supply chain organization to reduce costs, boost performance and achieve a more sustainable supply chain.
You’ll learn about the newest supply chain technologies through case studies from globally recognized organizations. After completing the program, you’ll know how to:
- Streamline and improve operational performance using key technologies
- Bolster reliability and advance processes by proposing new solutions
- Minimize security threats and effectively evaluate the benefits and risks of various supply chain technologies
- Make informed and reliable decisions directly affecting overall supply chain performance
What's in the Course?
You’ll learn how blockchain can allow for more transparent supply chains, improve product traceability, and enable smart contracts within the industry to maintain a digital record of workflows and processes.
Learn how predictive analytics uses machine learning algorithms and data mining to predict future events and how prescriptive analytics takes it one step further by providing specific recommendations based on available data. Understand how artificial intelligence and robotics can be implemented in supply chain to automate routine tasks.
Internet of Things
Learn about the infrastructure of the Internet of things, what it means for supply chain, and how digital twins can help companies make data-driven decisions. Explore how connected logistics and smart production can streamline operations, cut costs and shorten delivery times.
Cybersecurity
Discover the latest governance in cybersecurity, anti-hacking technology and access controls to manage, assess, mitigate and monitor your network.
Demand Planning Technologies
This section will cover the reliability of supply chain forecasting technology, the integration of enabling technology, and the role of data and pattern recognition for inventory management and production.
Learn about additive manufacturing in supply chain, appropriate use cases and in-house vs. outsourcing considerations.
How it works
The self-paced program includes 20 hours of education and a comprehensive final exam within an interactive online platform. You will also have access to flashcards, video clips, practice questions and more to help cultivate a stronger understanding of each topic.
After passing the exam, you will earn your certificate and a digital badge that you can display on your LinkedIn profile and within your email signature.
Please note: ASCM members have lifetime access to their badges; non-members can access badges for one year. All learners have lifetime access to their certificates.
Looking for instructor-supported or group training?
Corporate and group training is available! Contact us at [email protected] for more information
ASCM is an unbiased partner, connecting companies around the world with industry experts, frameworks and global standards to transform supply chains.