Supply Chain Systems

Location – Online

Cost - $2,000

Register Online

Course Outline
This course will teach students about supply chain management systems from ERP to Lean Manufacturing. Students will also learn all of the various aspects of manufacturing planning and control which should prepare them for the last four APICS exams (Master Planning of Resources, Detailed Scheduling and Planning, Execution and Control of Operations and Strategic Management of Resources).


Major Learning Objectives

  • Understand Supply Chain Management Systems – why they are important
  • Learn the language and methods of Supply Chain Management with an emphasis on knowledge needed to become CPIM certified
  • Learn how ERP systems work
  • Use SAP
  • Be able to understand the impact a decision in one supply chain area has on other supply chain components


Who Should Attend
  • Presidents
  • Vice presidents of operations
  • General Managers
  • Materials managers
  • Purchasing managers
  • Warehouse managers and supervisors
  • Commodity managers and buyers


Course Outcomes
Upon completion of this course, attendees will have a basic understanding of systems and should be able to implement some of these practices within their facility.

Course Time Period/Course Material
This is a 10 week course and students work at their pace (material on blackboard available for 6 months). Class material will be provided to all students.

Executive Certificate in Supply Chain Management
Supply Chain Management Certificate Program – Take any 5 classes on-line and receive a Supply Chain Management Certificate from The Whitman School of Management, Syracuse University.



Questions/Comments:

Please Contact -

Pat Penfield

Director of Supply Chain Executive
Management Programs
(315)443-3428
pcpenfie@syr.edu