Program Overview
Supply Chain Managers support an organization's ability to develop a competitive advantage by integrating the movement of raw materials and finished products from the original source to the end user. They also manage and track the storage of these goods. Students will learn how to apply documentary collection and letter of credit processes, arrange for the transport and storage of multiple types of goods, develop a collaborative procurement process, and employ the technique of integrative bargaining in the negotiations between suppliers and clients.
Students will also learn aspects of marketing freight forwarding services while ensuring adherence to transportation regulations. This graduate certificate introduces the student to the Canadian Customs Process and exposes them to the movement of goods across an international border. Further, students practice applying the concepts of Business Finance related to cash flow, working capital management, sources of financing, and capital budgeting. The impact of business law on transaction decision making will also be addressed. The Capstone Project will provide an opportunity to demonstrate the integration and application of their learning and enable them to develop a solution based on a 'real world' Supply Chain Logistics scenario.
Graduates of The Supply Chain Management Program (SCM) may qualify for advanced standing in the pursuit of their Supply Chain Management (SMT) designation through the Supply Chain Management Association (SCMA) after working one year in the SC industry. Simultaneously, students will have the opportunity to write the Canadian International Freight Forwarders (CIFFA) exams to enable them to earn their CIFFA designation.
Admission Requirements
Ontario College Diploma, Ontario College Advanced Diploma, Degree or equivalent combination of academic studies and demonstrated competence through related work.
Courses
The curriculum below is for incoming students:
Semester 1
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
|
IBM1000
|
Operations And Supply Chain Management |
3
|
|
IBM1009
|
Legal Aspects Of Transportation |
3
|
|
IBM1010
|
Transportation Theory And Application Principles |
3
|
|
IBM1003
|
Procurement, Competitive Bidding And Contract Management |
3
|
|
IBM1004
|
Transportation Management: Domestic And International |
3
|
|
IBM1013
|
Management Strategies for Organizational Success |
3
|
|
IBM1006
|
Communications And Negotiations |
3
|
Program Vocational Learning Outcomes
Supply Chain Management (Ontario College Graduate Certificate) (78902)
The graduate has reliably demonstrated the ability to:
- Examine the connections between strategic objectives, stakeholder expectations, and supply chain design, functions, processes and roles, to guide decision-making, problem-solving and coordination of tasks.
- Determine the value added and financial implications of supply chain decisions and design on overall business profitability, efficiency and stakeholder satisfaction.
- Ensure supply chain activities and transactions are compliant with relevant legal, regulatory and contractual obligations, and industry and organization standards and policies for quality, health, safety, accountability, social and environmental responsibility.
- Use risk mitigation tools and strategies to inform supply chain management decisions.
- Contribute to the acquisition and sale of goods, services and materials in accordance with best practices and public and private sector stakeholder expectations across a variety of industries.
- Contribute to the strategic planning and scheduling of material requirements, resource allocation and inventory for efficient production and fulfillment of customer orders and returns.
- Coordinate the efficient handling and movement of goods, services, materials and related information within and between supply chains.
- Contribute to the identification and management of continuous improvements to functions and processes within and between supply chains.
- Use available technologies to enhance work performance and support supply chain functions, processes, transactions and communications.
- Monitor relevant trends, emerging technologies, and local and global economic, political and environmental issues to enhance work performance and guide management decisions.
- Use leadership and communication skills to establish and manage strategic relationships with a diversity of stakeholders and support the achievement of business goals.
- Develop and apply ongoing strategies for personal, career and professional development.