Â鶹ÊÓƵ's Supply Chain Management Academy is designed to address the increasing complexity of global supply chains, focusing on strategies for enhancing logistics and operational efficiency.  


Key deliverables include:

  • Hands-on training in demand forecasting, procurement best practices, lean operations, and supplier relationship management.  
  • Participants will leave the academy with the ability to optimize inventory management systems, reduce waste, and streamline the flow of goods from production to consumption, ensuring they are prepared to lead supply chain initiatives in a variety of industries.
  • Participants will receive instruction for this supply chain academy by leading supply chain industry experts who have spent their professional careers in supply chain management, procurement, and other areas of business management.


Alvernia’s Supply Chain Management Academy is a partnership with the ASCM (Association of Supply Chain Management), the leading association of supply chain management in the United States. Participants will leave with a certificate focused on CPIM (the APICS Certified in Production and Inventory Management program), and upon completion of the Supply Chain Academy will be eligible for 3 credits toward an MBA with Alvernia.

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Schedule

Modules


The CPIM Learning System and Preparation Courses are spread across 8 Modules.

  • Module 1: Supply Chains and Strategy
  • Module 2: Sales and Operations Planning
  • Module 3: Demand
  • Module 4: Supply
  • Module 5: Detailed Schedules
  • Module 6: Inventory
  • Module 7: Distribution
  • Module 8: Quality, Technology and Continuous Improvement
Cancellation policy


No returns will be issued but credit can be extended to another offering of the same class at a later date.

 

Expert Leadership And Guidance

Join a course with an experienced instructor. Our certification preparation courses utilize the APICS CPIM Learning System, giving you access to the most comprehensive, effective, and up-to-date exam preparation tools available.


Benefits of an instructor-led course:

  • Learn from an experienced instructor who provides expertise, insights, and one-on-one guidance
  • Network, share experiences, and discuss topics with a diverse group of professionals
  • Stay on track to earn your certification with a structured learning experience 


In addition to the guidance you’ll receive in the classroom, you will also receive the APICS CPIM Learning System. The Learning System provides access to both printed and digital materials. The online platform also includes learning activities, a personalized study experience, microlearning, and convenient access to reading materials. APICS Instructors have helped professionals all around the globe prepare successfully for their CPIM exams. The concepts and best practices you learn will help you elevate your job performance, drive improvement in the efficiency of planning and operations, and make a positive impact on your organization's overall bottom line.


Audience

Supply chains, and the professionals who run them, play a critical role in keeping goods moving and economies running. With the explosive growth of e-commerce, plus the use of new technologies such as AI and blockchain, the demand for supply chain professionals continues to surge. A supply-chain career assures a wide variety of work, high salaries, stability and job satisfaction. Whether you’re just starting out or making a career change, there is a good chance that the skills you already have are transferable to working in supply chain management!
 

Pursuing the CPIM designation does not require work experience or educational prerequisites. The program is suitable for those in the incumbent workforce, those who are unemployed or underemployed, and those who need upskilling to change or advance in their career.

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