Logistics Training

This course focuses on universally accepted inventory planning and control processes and systems used by Stockroom and Inventory Management professionals: The concepts presented in this course are applicable to managing inventory in all Manufacturing, Service, and Distribution companies. All terms and concepts taught in this course are based on the APICS Body of knowledge and taught by ASCM Recognized Instructors.

Audience

This course is ideal for both new and experienced employees whose job deals with planning and controlling inventory including Stockroom personnel, Shipping and Receiving employees, Material Handlers, Inventory Planners, Cycle counters and other inventory control associates who want to hone their job skills and gain practical knowledge in the field of Stockroom and Inventory Management.

Prerequisites

There are no prerequisites for th is course. However, it is strongly recommended that students have a basic knowledge or some experience in Stockroom or Inventory activities.

Topics and Course Content

Introduction to Inventory Management (FIM-2)

• Inventory Management
• Inventory Flows
• Financial Aspects of Inventory Management

Purpose & Function of Inventory (FIM-3)

• Five functions of inventory
• Elements of inventory cost, Inventory valuation

Inventory Replenishment Management (FIM-4)

• Inventory replenishment methods and objectives
• Order point, safety stock, and EOQ

Inventory Measurement & Control (FIM-5)

• ABC Inventory Control
• Inventory Accuracy Tool Kit
• Measuring Inventory Performance

Lean Inventory (FIM-7)

• Lean concepts and practice
• Lean techniques

Introduction to Purchasing and Procurement (FIM-8)

• Purchasing to Procuremen
• The Purchasing Cycle 

Learning Goals and Results

Students will learn basic terms, concepts, systems, and best practices used by Inventory Management and Stockroom professionals that can immediately be used in performing theircurrentjob and/or used to prepare for their next job opportunity. The terminology and concepts learned in this course will also aid students in preparing for the APICS Production & Inventory Management (CPIM), Certification exams.

Time Investment

This class is a total of 24 hours of remote classroom instruction taken in 2-hour sessions twice a week over the course of 6 consecutive weeks.

Please contact Extended Learning for current pricing.

Please Note: Course content and time investment can also be customized to an individual company's needs.

This course focuses on fundamental concepts related to Warehousing and Distribution Management. It addresses the sourcing, stocking, and distribution of products direct to customers or through complex supply chain distribution channels. Major topics covered in this course are Inventory Planning and Control, Warehouse Management, Logistics, and Transportation, and Distribution Planning.

Audience

This course is ideal for both new and experienced warehouse employees (Stock Clerks, Shipping and Receiving Clerks, Material Handlers, Inventory Planners Transportation Specialists, and other warehouse associates who want to hone their job skills and gain practical knowledge in the field of Warehouse & Distribution Management.

Prerequisites

There are no prerequisites for this course. However, it is strongly recommended that students have a basic knowledge or some experience in warehouse operations.

Topics and Course Content

Inventory Management (PDL-4)

• Basic functions and types of inventory
• Strategic inventory management
• Inventory replenishment and safety stock

Warehouse Management Concepts (PDL-7)

• Warehouse Management functions
• Warehouse strategies, 3PL's
• Warehouse roles and activities

Distribution and Logistics (PDL-2)

• Supply and Distribution Channel structure
• Distribution function roles and activities
• Logistics strategy

Distribution Planning (PDL-5)

• Push vs pull systems
• Distribution Requirements Planning DRP

Packaging and Material Handling (PDL-8)

• Warehouse design and layouts
• Materials Handling and storage systems

Transportation Management (PDL-9)

• Fundamentals of transportation management
• Logistics and outsourcing models

Learning Goals and Results

Students will learn the basic terms, concepts, and best practices used by Warehouse and Distribution Management professionals that can immediately be applied in performing their current job and/or used to prepare for a next level job opportunity. The terminology and concepts learned in this course will also aid students in preparing for APICS Certification exams for Planning & Inventory Management(CPIM), Supply Chain Management (CSCP) or Logistics, Transportation & Distribution (CL TD).

Time Investment

This class is a total of 24 hours of remote classroom instruction taken in 2-hour sessions twice a week over the course of 6 consecutive weeks.

Please contact Extended Learning for current pricing.

Please Note: Course content and time investment can also be customized to an individual company's needs.

A Certificate course covering procurement at all levels of the organization.

Overview

The Supply Chain Procurement Certificate program is a foundational education program designed to help both entry-level and experienced supply chain professionals expand their procurement knowledge and skills. The program provides an overview of procurement fundamentals, sourcing strategies, supplier relationship management, negotiations, evaluation metrics, and more.

Audience

This course will be of interest to anyone in your organization who is in any way, involved with the procurement function, directly or indirectly. This includes purchasing, quality engineering, materials management, marketing and finance employees who wish to further their formal knowledge in procurement and obtain a signed certificate and digital badge from the Association of Supply Chain Management (ASCM). It is also intended for anyone who is considering a new career in procurement or someone who has experience in the field and is looking to expand their career options and stand out in a competitive job market.

It may also be of interest to anyone who wishes take the first step in furthering their Supply Chain Management knowledge and professional development by attaining an ACSM CPIM, CSCP and/or CLTD certification. ASCM certifications are generally recognized as the gold standard in Supply Chain Management education.

Professional development is highly valued by employers. Employees with just one certification, certificate or credential earn 17% more than those without. [2022 ASCM Supply Chain Salary and Career Report] 

Prerequisites

There are no formal prerequisites to this course, but some experience with purchasing or procurement at any level in the organization will be beneficial.

Topics and Course Content

• Fundamentals of Purchasing and Procurement
• Sourcing Strategies
• Purchase Order Management and Performance Measurement
• Contract Management and Negotiations
• Sustainability and Ethical Sourcing
• Procurement Evaluation Metrics and Intelligent Supply Chains

Learning Goals and Results

After completing the program, the participant will have the knowledge to:

• Develop a strategic sourcing strategy
• Establish effective procurement policies
• Effectively score supplier capabilities and select optimal suppliers
• Engage in more effective contract management negotiations
• Trace the purchase order flow from requirements identification to purchase order close-out
• Review supplier and internal procurement organization performance using data and metrics
• Engage in sustainable and ethical sourcing

Time Investment

This class is 20 hours of classroom time taken in 2-hour sessions, twice weekly, over the course of 5 consecutive weeks.

Please Note: Course content and time investment can also be customized to an individual company’s needs.

ASCM Benefits

Included in the price of the materials is a year’s membership, a $119 value, in both ASCM (the Association of Supply Chain Management) and in the San Fernando Valley Chapter. 

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A Certificate course covering planning at all levels of the organization.

Overview

Synchronization is critical to fast, accurate production and delivery. By engaging all parts of the business, professionals can align planning processes and enable their supply chain organizations to experience significantly fewer disruptions. ASCM’s Supply Chain Planning Certificate program introduces these essential planning fundamentals and clearly explains how to integrate all planning functions within a company.

Audience

This course will be of interest to those who wish to further their careers by obtaining a signed certificate and digital badge from the Association of Supply Chain Management (ASCM), including those that are considering Planning careers or have a few years’ experience and are looking to expand their career options in Supply Chain Management or wish to stand out in a competitive job market.

It will also be of interest to those that wish to gain education from ASCM, which is generally accepted as the gold standard in Supply Chain education, training, and development, or as a first step by those who wish to achieve ASCM certifications such as a CPIM or a CSCP.

Professional development is highly valued by employers. Employees with just one certification, certificate or credential earn 17% more than those without. [2022 ASCM Supply Chain Salary and Career Report]

Prerequisites

There are no formal prerequisites to this course, but some experience with planning at any level in the organization will be beneficial.

Topics and Course Content

• Synchronized Planning
• Strategic Planning–Business Planning
• Strategic Planning–Demand Planning and S&OP
• Tactical Planning–Master Scheduling/MRP
• Operations Execution–Purchasing and Production Activity Control, APS
• Distribution and Logistics Planning

Learning Goals and Results

After completing the program, the participant will have the knowledge to:

• Trace the flow of planning from business plan to execution
• Link business strategy to company plans
• Interpret and manage the master production schedule
• Interpret and manage the material requirements plan
• Help advance sales and operations planning meetings
• Identify technologies to support synchronous planning
• Create a channel tree design for a distribution system
• Determine order and reorder points
• Contribute to production and control activities

Time Investment

This class is 20 hours of classroom time taken in 2-hour sessions, twice weekly, over the course of 5 consecutive weeks.

Please Note: Course content and time investment can also be customized to an individual company’s needs.

ASCM Benefits

Included in the price of the materials is a year’s membership, a $119 value, in both ASCM (the Association of Supply Chain Management) and in the San Fernando Valley Chapter. 

View the full list of benefits.

A Certificate course covering warehousing and distribution.

Overview

The Supply Chain Warehousing Certificate, developed by ASCM in partnership with Prologis, signifies the completion of a foundational education program designed to help individuals build their knowledge in warehousing and distribution. The program provides an overview of distribution inventory management, product storage, packaging and shipment, sustainability in logistics and more.

Audience

This course will be of interest to those who wish to further their careers by obtaining a signed certificate and digital badge from the Association of Supply Chain Management (ASCM), including those that are considering Warehousing careers or have a few years’ experience and are looking to expand their career options in Supply Chain Management or wish to stand out in a competitive job market.

It will also be of interest to those that wish to gain education from ASCM, which is generally accepted as the gold standard in Supply Chain education, training, and development, or as a first step by those who wish to achieve ASCM certifications such as a CPIM, CSCP, or CLTD. Professional development is highly valued by employers. Employees with just one certification, certificate or credential earn 17% more than those without. [2022 ASCM Supply Chain Salary and Career Report]

Prerequisites

There are no formal prerequisites to this course, but some experience with warehousing and distribution will be beneficial.

Topics and Course Content

• Warehousing and Logistics overview.
• Jobs in the Warehouse and Distribution environment.
• Operating in a safe workplace environment.
• Creating a secure workplace environment.
• Inventory and Warehouse management.
• Role of Transportation in the supply chain.
• Environmental sustainability in the Warehousing and Distribution environment.
• Problem solving

Learning Goals and Results

Earning this certificate shows employers you have the knowledge and capability to:

• Take part in the loading and shipping processes, and work with common shipping documents.
• Schedule shipments and use various methods to track the shipments.
• Follow an effective order fulfillment cycle and work to improve order accuracy and efficiency.
• Use inventory management systems in warehouses and distribution centers to accurately report the quantity and value of the materials received, stored, and shipped to customers.
• Categorize inventory and manage the costs associated with holding inventory.
• Manage customer returns.
• Follow environmentally sustainable work practices on the job.
• Implement a structured problem-solving process to deal with problems in warehouses or distribution centers.
• Make appropriate decisions about the use of different types of transportation carriers, understanding their characteristics and the advantages and disadvantages of each.
• Apply different performance metrics to measure the success of a facility in the warehousing and distribution industry.

Time Investment

This class is 20 hours of classroom time taken in 2-hour sessions, twice weekly, over the course of 5 consecutive weeks.

Please Note: Course content and time investment can also be customized to an individual company’s needs.

ASCM Benefits

Included in the price of the materials is a year’s membership, a $119 value, in both ASCM (the Association of Supply Chain Management) and in the San Fernando Valley Chapter. 

View the full list of benefits.

A Certificate course that provides you with comprehensive knowledge of the concepts, tools, and trends related to supplier relationship management

Overview

ASCM's Supplier Relationship Management Certificate provides you with the knowledge and skills needed to create long-term and low-risk relationships with valuable suppliers. The self-paced online program includes 20 hours of education and a comprehensive final exam. After passing the exam, you’ll earn a certificate and digital badge.

Audience

This course will be of interest to those who wish to further their careers by obtaining a signed certificate and digital badge from the Association of Supply Chain Management (ASCM), including those that are considering Procurement careers or have a few years’ experience and are looking to expand their career options in Supply Chain Management or wish to stand out in a competitive job market.

It will also be of interest to those that wish to gain education from ASCM, which is generally accepted as the gold standard in Supply Chain education, training, and development, or as a pathway by those who wish to achieve ASCM certifications such as a CPIM or CSCP. Professional development is highly valued by employers. Employees with just one certification, certificate or credential earn 17% more than those without. [2022 ASCM Supply Chain Salary and Career Report]

Prerequisites

There are no formal prerequisites for this course, but some experience with purchasing and procurement would be beneficial.

Topics and Course Content

• Introduction to Supplier Relationship Management
• Supplier Selection and Evaluation
• Supplier Development
• Supplier Performance Management
• Supplier Risk Management
• Supplier Relationship Management Best Practices

Learning Goals and Results

Earning this certificate shows employers you have the knowledge and capability to:

• Discover the different types of supplier relationships, contracts and agreements, challenges associated with supplier relationship management.
• Understand the importance behind strategic supplier selections and how to use criteria ranking methodology to identify supplier capabilities.
• Examine the various roles and responsibilities for supplier relationship management, types of financial assistance, and how supplier collaboration can lead to innovation for your organization.
• Understand the industry standards and best practices for monitoring, evaluating, reporting, and communicating performance expectations and how to assess and evaluate supplier performance to ensure expectations are being met.
• Learn how to identify and assess the risks associated with different suppliers and the strategies and practices for monitoring, managing, and mitigating supplier risks.
• Determine how to manage supplier relationships through clear communication, collaboration, and performance monitoring and discover how to leverage technology to streamline SRM processes.

Time Investment

This class is 20 hours of classroom time taken in 2-hour sessions, twice weekly, over the course of 5 consecutive weeks.

Please Note: Course content and time investment can also be customized to an individual company’s needs.

ASCM Benefits

Included in the price of the materials is a year’s membership, a $119 value, in both ASCM (the Association of Supply Chain Management) and in the San Fernando Valley Chapter. 

View the full list of benefits.

This course provides participants with a comprehensive body of knowledge, best practices and standards for those in the logistics, transportation and distribution industries. The APICS CLTD class prepares individuals for the CLTD Exam. Only 1 exam is required to become certified in CLTD.

This class meets the needs of both professionals and employers around the world by reducing the impact of industry skills gaps as well as assisting employers in developing the personnel needed to meet customer demand and impact bottom-line results.

This course provides local and global logistics fundamentals, planning and strategy within the supply chain. transportation modes, packaging, handling and carrier selection are included. Distribution strategies are covered as are facilities location, layout and risk management.

The course offers a classroom-based, instructor-led educational opportunity for people new to logistics, transportation or distribution or those with experience to gain additional insight and expand their knowledge base. Participants gain practical, essential skills that lead to greater effectiveness and productivity in the workplace. 

AUDIENCE

This course is designed for logistics, transportation and distribution professionals and practitioners who seek to gain practical knowledge and job skills for immediate application in the workplace. It will prepare learners for additional professional development and certification. This course is especially useful for Logistics managers/engineers, Supply chain logistics managers, Traffic managers, Transportation/fleet managers ͕ Warehouse operations/distribution managers, Reverse logistics managers and their employees in these areas.

RECOMMENDED PREREQUISITES

• No prerequisites for this course.

TOPICS AND COURSE CONTENT

Course is divided into 9 modules and includes access to the on-line Learning System, Quizzes, Case studies and Exam preparation materials. Topics covered are:

1. Logistics and Supply Chain Overview covers logistics fundamentals, strategy within the supply chain, and logistics planning
2. Capacity Planning and Demand Management covers understanding how requirements are generated and managed for Distribution facilities.
3. Order Management covers how to react to effectively handle the orders that come to you.
4. Inventory Management covers inventory replenishment, storage, and handling techniques
5. Warehouse Management includes warehousing strategy, LEAN logistics, warehouse management and packaging.
6. Transportation covers fundamentals of transportation including modes, routing, carrier selection, and documentation.
7. Global Logistics Considerations include Infrastructure, regulatory framework, customers, payment options, currency and tax.
8. Logistics network design includes Facilities location, layout and risk management
9. Reverse Logistics & Sustainability covers topics of current interest in handling returns and current sustainability topics.

LEARNING GOALS AND RESULTS

This course is integrated with best practices in the day-to-day functions of logistics professionals that drive the improvement in distribution and transportation necessary to maximize an organization’s efficiency and impact the bottom-line. On completion of the course students will be able to:

• Confidently be recognized as a logistics expert
• Bring new ideas to your workplace and expand your outlook on the logistics fields
• Remain current with global logistics trends and developments.

TIME INVESTMENT

This is a 48 hour class, taught weekly in twelve 4-hour sessions. Homework will include reading the chapters prior to class, completing assigned exercises and quizzes and participating in class discussions about real-world topics related to the course.

ASCM Membership Benefits

Included in the price of the materials is a year’s membership, a $219 value, in both ASCM

(the Association of Supply Chain Management) and in the San Fernando Valley Chapter.

View the full list of benefits.