Most efforts to improve supply-chain performance should therefore involve changes to the ways that employees and teams share information, consider problems and opportunities, reach decisions, and carry out actions they agree on. This certificate programme is an operations-oriented programme that covers the basics of supply chain and logistics management and is designed to bring a participant through a series of logistics and supply chain operating environment within an organisation.

For all the effort that companies devote to improving the performance of their supply chains, relatively few have unlocked the full potential of digital technologies. Seizing that opportunity, however, has proved surprisingly difficult for many companies. A common error is to overlook operational changes that would let a company take full advantage of digital technologies.

With the advent of the digital age, expectations for procurement are no longer confined to the contribution to the bottom line. Backed by real-time access to market data and trends, procurement can offer valuable information for top-line strategic decisions. In addition, procurement - informed by detailed information, analytical tools, and collaboration technologies - will need to focus on traditional procurement activities to become more sophisticated in category management, supplier relationship management, and strategic sourcing.

This module seeks to develop a foundational understanding of logistics and supply chain management in Asia and its impact on the global logistics and supply chain industry. Participants will learn tools and techniques that can be applied across different business models and vertical sectors.

This means thinking about the outlook of the company, amid the pressures and trends that influence its competitive situation as well as the changing expectations of its customers. A supply-chain digital transformation is about establishing a vision for how digital applications can improve service, cost, agility, and inventory levels and consistently implementing process and organisational changes that use these technologies to drive operational excellence.

This module seeks to develop a good overall understanding of the key themes that are emerging in the supply chain domain, such as sustainable supply chains, managing supply chain risk and building resilience, supply chain innovations and digitalisation.

This module is designed for individuals seeking to develop an operating knowledge of transportation operations management relating to manufacturing and supply chain. Participants will acquire concepts and operational specifics of commercial intermodal transportation pertaining to freight movement. They will also learn about intermodal services, terminals, equipment and information systems and the interactions between individual modes and intermediaries.

This module will deep dive into the Supply Chain Operations Reference (SCOR) framework and the body of knowledge on implementation in this digital era. Based on a solid repository of improvement programme metrics and processes, SCOR has evolved to become an important performance management tool for companies seeking to elevate their supply chain performance.

This module seeks to develop a strong foundational understanding of the regulatory challenges to logistics and supply chain management in Asia. The training is relevant to companies and individuals including those involved in the management of regional and cross border supply chain operations in Asia and any individuals seeking to expand their understanding of the regulatory challenges in this industry. The knowledge gained from this course can be applied across different business models and vertical sectors.

This module is designed to provide participants with a foundational understanding of logistics operations management, specifically focusing on warehousing and distribution. The course is relevant to all levels of individuals, as an introductory training to logistics and distribution operations management.