Certified Ekasi Supply Chain Management Professional

Certified Ekasi Supply Chain Management Professional
Business Operations Beginner

Certified Ekasi Supply Chain Management Professional

Master the fundamentals of supply chain management, including procurement, logistics, inventory management, and supplier relationships. This course provides practical skills to make supply chains more efficient and resilient.

Course Description

Master the fundamentals of supply chain management, including procurement, logistics, inventory management, and supplier relationships. This course provides practical skills to make supply chains more efficient and resilient.

Learning Outcomes

Ability to manage inventory levels effectively|Skills to optimize logistics operations|Competence in evaluating and selecting suppliers|Proficiency in using SCM software tools

Target Audience

Supply chain coordinators|Logistics personnel|Procurement officers|Operations staff

10 Modules
68 Lessons
17h 30m

End-to-end supply chain overview, the role of SCM in business competitiveness, key flows (material, information, financial), and supply chain structures.
  • 1.1 What is Supply Chain Management? (45 min)
  • 1.2 The Five Flows of Supply Chain Management (50 min)
  • 1.3 Upstream vs. Downstream Supply Chain Activities (45 min)
  • 1.4 Supply Chain Tiers and Network Structures (50 min)
  • 1.5 Push vs. Pull Supply Chain Strategies (55 min)
  • 1.6 Supply Chain Goals and Performance Metrics (55 min)
  • 1.7 The Strategic Role of Supply Chain in Business (50 min)

Strategic sourcing, supplier evaluation and selection, negotiation tactics, contracts, purchase orders, and ethical procurement practices.
  • 2.1 What is Procurement? Strategic Sourcing vs. Purchasing (50 min)
  • 2.2 Supplier Evaluation and Selection Criteria (55 min)
  • 2.3 Negotiation Tactics and Strategies for Procurement (50 min)
  • 2.4 Contracts, Purchase Orders, and Legal Fundamentals (55 min)
  • 2.5 Ethical Procurement and Supplier Diversity (48 min)
  • 2.6 Global Sourcing and International Procurement (55 min)
  • 2.7 Supplier Relationship Management (SRM) (50 min)

Inventory types (raw materials, WIP, finished goods), ABC analysis, EOQ, reorder points, safety stock calculation, and cycle counting.
  • 3.1 Types of Inventory: Raw Materials, WIP, and Finished Goods (45 min)
  • 3.2 ABC Analysis and Inventory Classification (50 min)
  • 3.3 Economic Order Quantity (EOQ) Model (55 min)
  • 3.4 Safety Stock and Reorder Point Calculations (50 min)
  • 3.5 Just-in-Time (JIT) and Lean Inventory (50 min)
  • 3.6 Inventory Turnover and Days of Inventory Outstanding (45 min)
  • 3.7 Inventory Management Systems and Technology (50 min)

Warehouse layout and operations, put-away and picking strategies, cross-docking, last-mile delivery, and 3PL management.
  • 4.1 Warehouse Types and Functions (45 min)
  • 4.2 Warehouse Layout and Slotting Optimization (50 min)
  • 4.3 Order Picking Methods and Strategies (55 min)
  • 4.4 Warehouse Management Systems (WMS) (50 min)
  • 4.5 Cross-Docking and Flow-Through Distribution (45 min)
  • 4.6 Last-Mile Delivery and Urban Logistics (50 min)
  • 4.7 Reverse Logistics and Returns Management (50 min)

Mode selection (road, rail, air, sea), freight cost management, incoterms, customs and import/export documentation basics.
  • 5.1 Modes of Transportation: Road, Rail, Air, Sea, Pipeline (50 min)
  • 5.2 Freight Cost Management and Incoterms (55 min)
  • 5.3 Carrier Selection and Performance Measurement (50 min)
  • 5.4 Routing Guides and Transportation Management Systems (50 min)
  • 5.5 Freight Audit and Payment (45 min)
  • 5.6 Sustainable Logistics and Green Transportation (50 min)
  • 5.7 Global Logistics and Customs Compliance (55 min)

Demand forecasting methods, sales and operations planning (S&OP), managing demand variability, and the bullwhip effect.
  • 6.1 Introduction to Demand Forecasting (45 min)
  • 6.2 Time Series Forecasting Methods (55 min)
  • 6.3 Causal Forecasting and Regression Analysis (50 min)
  • 6.4 Collaborative Planning, Forecasting & Replenishment (CPFR) (50 min)
  • 6.5 Sales and Operations Planning (S&OP) (55 min)
  • 6.6 Forecasting for New Products (50 min)
  • 6.7 Demand Sensing and Real-Time Forecasting (50 min)

Overview of ERP, WMS, TMS, and supply chain visibility platforms. Introduction to IoT and RFID in supply chain tracking.
  • 7.1 Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) Systems in Supply Chain (50 min)
  • 7.2 Internet of Things (IoT) in Supply Chain (50 min)
  • 7.3 Blockchain for Supply Chain Traceability (55 min)
  • 7.4 Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning in SCM (55 min)
  • 7.5 Cloud Computing and Supply Chain as a Service (50 min)
  • 7.6 Digital Twins and Supply Chain Simulation (50 min)
  • 7.7 Emerging Technologies in Supply Chain (50 min)

Risk management in supply chains, building resilient supplier networks, and integrating environmental sustainability into supply chain decisions.
  • 8.1 Supply Chain Risk Management (SCRM) (50 min)
  • 8.2 Building Supply Chain Resilience (55 min)
  • 8.3 Business Continuity and Disaster Recovery (50 min)
  • 8.4 Sustainable Supply Chain Management (SSCM) (55 min)
  • 8.5 Circular Economy and Reverse Logistics (55 min)
  • 8.6 Carbon Footprint Calculation and Reduction (55 min)
  • 8.7 ESG Reporting and Regulatory Compliance (55 min)

This module equips learners with essential research skills including research design, data collection methods (qualitative and quantitative), data analysis techniques, survey development, interviewing skills, ethical considerations in research, and how to apply research findings to improve workplace practices and decision-making.
  • 9.1 Introduction to Research Methods in Supply Chain (45 min)
  • 9.2 Research Design and Problem Formulation (50 min)
  • 9.3 Data Collection Methods for Supply Chain Research (50 min)
  • 9.4 Quantitative Data Analysis for Supply Chain (50 min)
  • 9.5 Qualitative Data Analysis for Supply Chain (50 min)
  • 9.6 Applying Research to Supply Chain Decisions (50 min)
  • 9.7 Supply Chain Case Study Research (50 min)

This module develops critical soft skills essential for workplace success: integrated thinking (connecting ideas across disciplines), logical reasoning and problem-solving, effective verbal and written communication, active listening, emotional intelligence, negotiation techniques, mediation skills, conflict resolution strategies, de-escalation techniques, building consensus, handling difficult conversations, and fostering a collaborative workplace culture.
  • Foundations of Integrated Thinking (60 min)
  • Logical Reasoning and Problem-Solving (75 min)
  • Effective Workplace Communication (65 min)
  • Emotional Intelligence and Conflict Resolution (70 min)
  • Building Consensus and Collaborative Culture (60 min)

Certification Exam

Final examination for Certified Ekasi Supply Chain Management Professional certification

Passing Score: 70%
Time Limit: 60 minutes
Attempts Allowed: 3
Camera Required: Yes

To earn your certificate, you must complete all course materials and pass the final exam with a score of 70% or higher.

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Duration 30 hours
Skill Level Beginner
Learning Method Self Study
Category Business Operations
Modules 10
Total Lessons 68
Last Updated August 2025
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