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Advanced Certificate in Digital Supply Chain Module 4: Introduction to Strategic Sourcing

  • Analytics & Tech
  • Innovation & Business Improvement
  • Supply Chain Management
Next Intake: 15 Sep 2025 (Mon)
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  • SkillsFuture
  • Full Certificates
  • This module is part of Advanced Certificate in Digital Supply Chain

This module is conducted in-person.

Next course starts on
15 Sep 2025 (Mon) See Full Schedule
Fee
SGD3,270* (as low as SGD381 after maximum funding) Learn More
Duration

3 Full Days (Weekdays)

Level
Basic

Who Should Attend

  • Business Development, Operations and Solutions executives in the logistics or sales and customer service of a logistics organisation.
  • PMEs with relevant work experiences wishing to enhance their knowledge and skills.


PREREQUISITES

  • Participants must possess at least 4 GCE 'O' level passes or equivalent
  • Participants with relevant working experiences may be considered for entry on a case to case basis if they do not have the necessary qualification

Overview

The integration of digital sourcing and supply chain processes is paramount for modern businesses seeking agility, efficiency, and competitiveness. Digital sourcing harnesses technology to optimise supplier selection, negotiation, and contract management, ensuring strategic alignment and risk mitigation. In tandem, a digital supply chain enables real-time visibility, data-driven decision-making, and streamlined operations. Together, they enhance overall supply chain resilience, responsiveness to market dynamics, and the ability to meet customer expectations.

Learning Objectives

At the end of the 3-day module, participants will be able to:
• Understand factors that affect the decision to outsource a supply chain function
• Examine how digital technologies are transforming traditional strategic sourcing processes
• Describe the impact of incentives on the behaviour of third-parties
• Describe the role of e-procurement platforms and automation tools in streamlining strategic sourcing activities

Assessment

As part of the requirement for SkillsFuture Singapore, there will be an assessment conducted at the end of the course. The mode of assessment, which is up to the trainer’s discretion, may be an online quiz, a presentation or based on classroom exercises.

Participants are required to attain a minimum of 75% attendance and pass the associated assessment in order to receive a digital Certificate of Completion issued by Singapore Management University.

Calculate Programme Fee

Click here for more infomation about SkillsFuture Credits (Not applicable for Company-sponsored participants)
For PSEA - Available only for Singapore Citizen below 31 (Not applicable for Company-sponsored participants)

Total Program Fee: SGD0.00

Fee Table

COMPANY-SPONSORED

PARTICIPANT PROFILE

SELF-SPONSORED

SME

NON-SME

Singapore Citizen < 40 years old

Permanent Resident

LTVP+

$981

(After SSG Funding 70%)

$381

(After SSG Funding 70%
+ ETSS Funding 20%)

$981

(After SSG Funding 70%)

Singapore Citizen ≥ 40 years old

$381

(After SSG Funding 70%
+ MCES Funding 20%)

$381

(After SSG Funding 70%
+ ETSS Funding 20%)

$381

(After SSG Funding 70%
+ MCES Funding 20%)

International Participant

$3,270

(No Funding)

$3,270

(No Funding)

$3,270

(No Funding)

All prices include 9% GST

Please note that the programme fees are subject to change without prior notice.

SkillsFuture Level-Up Programme for Mid-Career Individuals
A SkillsFuture Credit (Mid-Career) top-up of $4,000 will be provided to Singaporeans aged 40 years and above to further offset out-of-pocket course fees for this programme.

Post Secondary Education Account (PSEA)
PSEA can be utilised for subsidised programmes eligible for SkillsFuture Credit support. Click here to find out more.

Self Sponsored

SkillsFuture Credit

Singapore Citizens aged 25 and above may use their SkillsFuture Credits to pay for the course fees. The credits may be used on top of existing course fee funding.

This is only applicable to self-sponsored participants. Application to utilise SkillsFuture Credits can be submitted when making payment for the course via the SMU Academy TMS Portal, and can only be made within 60 days of course start date.

Please click here for more information on the SkillsFuture Credit. For help in submitting an SFC claim, you may wish to refer to our step-by-step guide on claiming SkillsFuture Credits (Individual).

Workfare Skills Support Scheme

From 1 July 2023, the Workfare Skills Support (WSS) scheme has been enhanced. Please click here for more details.

Company Sponsored

Enhanced Training Support for SMEs (ETSS)

  • Organisation must be registered or incorporated in Singapore
  • Employment size of not more than 200 or with annual sales turnover of not more than $100 million
  • Trainees must be hired in accordance with the Employment Act and fully sponsored by their employers for the course
  • Trainees must be Singapore Citizens or Singapore Permanent Residents
  • Trainees must not be a full-time national serviceman
  • Trainees are eligible for ETSS funding only if their company's SME status is approved prior to the course commencement date. To verify your SME's status, please click here. 

Please click here for more information on ETSS.

Absentee Payroll

Companies who sponsor their employees for the course may apply for Absentee Payroll here. For more information, please refer to:

AP Guide (Non-SME Companies)
Declaration Guide (SME Companies)

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Trainers

Ni Sheng Jie
Managing Director
BOSC Consulting Asia
Ni Sheng Jie
Managing Director
BOSC Consulting Asia

Sheng Jie is a seasoned supply chain practitioner with over 20 years of experience in air freight, contract logistics and last-mile distribution in Asia Pacific.

His expertise includes supply chain quality systems, continuous improvement programs, vendor management and speciality cargo solutions such as dangerous goods and temperature-sensitive air cargo. 

He has built track records in supporting global companies in their distribution network in Asia.

In his previous role as the Head of Healthcare at CEVA Logistics Asia Pacific (2019 to 2023), he supported global healthcare companies in optimizing their distribution through various operating innovations. This includes regional distribution centres, cross-stocking and multi-model freight solutions. He led various supply chain global and regional tenders and secured business wins in both air and ocean freight and warehousing and distribution centres. 

His other executive experience includes Managing Director of Product and Solutions at FedEx (2015-2019), Regional Industry Director, Healthcare, TNT Express (2001 to 2015). 

He is passionate about continuous improvement. He is a trainer and auditor of the IATA CEIV program. He advises third-party logistics companies in building their quality system and improving vendor management and operation performance. 

Mr Ni is an Asia Development Bank (ADB) Scholar in 1993 and holds a degree of Master of Business Management from the Asian Institute of Management, in the Philippines. He is a Charter Member of the Chartered Institute of Logistics & Transport, Singapore (CILT). 

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