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Supply Chain Certifications 

• CSSC: CERTIFIED STORES AND STOCK CONTROLLER

Why would you even THINK about a certification on stores and controlling stock?  Because of the amount and value of all the inventory that exists.  Proper management of stock and the warehouse can give you a great advantage when competing in todays environment of the customer saying, “I want it now.”  Take our class NOW, pass the exam, and take your place on the cutting edge of managing your warehouse and be seen as the knowledge leader by your company in stores and stock control. 

In addition, you will demonstrate your ability to implement the knowledge gained from the certification via your play of The Fresh Connection where you will improve and save a manufacturing company by making decisions that align with and support the supply chain strategy.  Upon completion you will receive a write up of your play in the simulation that you can carry with you as demonstration of your ability to apply your certification learning. 

• CPIA: CERTIFIED PRODUCTION AND INVENTORY ANALYST

Just because you know how to bend metal or mix ingredients, does it mean you understand scheduling production and just because you understand production scheduling, doesn’t mean you fully understand manufacturing.  Success comes from a blend of the two so a person can see how the whole manufacturing and supply chain dynamics weave together and interact.  Only in CPIA do we have them coming together.  CPIA covers not only an Introduction to Manufacturing, but covers Operations Management, Materials Management, but manufacturing itself, manufacturing processes, and as well, manufacturing support processes.  And it does it in a way that feels like you’re right there.  It is the only course I’ve seen that puts this combination together.  It’s made for the person who wants to learn and lead a manufacturing group. 

In addition, you will demonstrate your ability to implement the knowledge gained from the certification via your play of The Fresh Connection where you will improve and save a manufacturing company by making decisions that align with and support the supply chain strategy.  Upon completion you will receive a write up of your play in the simulation that you can carry with you as demonstration of your ability to apply your certification learning 

• CHSCA: CERTIFIED HEALTHCARE SUPPLY CHAIN ANALYST ISCEA

Employers prefer to hire people who are certified and healthcare is changing rapidly and dramatically. To enter healthcare supply chain, you need to demonstrate you understand the fundamental differences that exist in healthcare supply chain.  Our course will do that.  Take our CHSCA courses and we promise to walk the path with you to success.  Both during the classes and between class and exam time. 

• CSCP: CERTIFIED SUPPLY CHAIN PROFESSIONAL ASCM

Supply Chains are changing rapidly today because of disruptions and will tomorrow as well because of digitization.  If you do not have the foundational supply chain knowledge down cold by getting your certification, you’re going to get left behind.  My recommendation is for you to take my CSCP classes where we combine supply chain and leadership learning, to help you obtain your certification.  Upon completion, you will not only have a solid foundation of supply chain, but be knowledgeable on current trends and developments as well as ready to embrace tomorrows needs.  Start now and become the future of supply chain’s leaders. 

• CPIM: CERTIFIED PRODUCTION INVENTORY MANAGEMENT – ASCM

Get ahead, secure your future, and be the go-to person in Operations.  I encourage you to sign up for my APICS CPIM classes and let’s walk the path together to success.  We meet weekly for classes and I will be there for you between the end of classes and you’re taking the exams.  Start right away because we are in times of radical change and companies need professionals who are on top of their game to lead them forward. 

• CLTD: CERTIFIED LOGISTICS TRANSPORTATION DISTRIBUTION – ASCM

Sofia is seeing that logistics, distribution, and last mile of delivery is all the rage and wants to get involved professionally in these areas.  I would suggest to Sofia then that she take on the CLTD certification as it covers all these areas plus warehousing, transportation, and more.  This knowledge will make her not only valuable to her company, but set herself up to be current with trends and developments within the profession.  Take our CLTD courses and we promise to walk the path with you to success.  Both during the classes and between class and exam time.  Stand out from others and start securing your future now.

SUPPLY CHAIN MANAGEMENT 

Sometimes you just need to learn without getting a certification.  That is what our programs offer.  Learn a topic in depth, how to apply it at work, be a success, and build a supply chain that makes a difference and gives you a competitive advantage. 

CIRCULAR ECONOMY 

A circular economy and a circular supply chain are an alternative to our current linear economy where we take resources, produce, consume and generate waste. In circularity, a supply chain is designed to eliminate waste, and enable the recovery and reuse of all materials at the highest value possible at all times.  Companies around the world are beginning to see growth opportunities in the circular economy, consumers are beginning to demand it, and a leading supply chain consultancy firm has placed the stake in the ground and said, “you better be into operating via circularity within the next 10 years, or you won’t be in the game any longer.

FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT 

• SUPPLYCHAIN FINANCE POWERED BY THE COOL CONNECTION 

As a supply chain professional, have you ever given thought to “what’s the best way to pay for my supply chain?”  There is a growing body of knowledge in the area of Trade and Supply Chain Financing that whether your supply chain is domestic or international, you have to be able to align corporate strategy with your supply chain strategy, and perform effectively in an environment of uncertainty and volatility which can cause issues with cash flow and funding constraints. 

• FINANCE FOR NON-FINANCIAL EMPLOYEES

We’ve all heard that statement before.  It’s not because the person who generated the numbers is trying to deceive you, but probably because we just were never taught the financial aspects of running a business.  In fact, running a business from a financial perspective is something we all are capable of and currently do.  If you manage your checkbook, make a payment on a car or house, or pay your own bills, you can understand a business financially. This course is about teaching you the fundamental aspects of managing a business financially. The decisions we make, the documents we use, and the information we need to gather and use 

STRATEGIC THINKING 

• SUPPLY CHAIN STRATEGY AND ALIGNMENT POWERED BY THE FRESH CONNECTION (TFC)

Hiccups, mistakes, changes to schedules, and unintended events are a common occurrence in manufacturing.  To some extent you can even argue they’re inevitable.  Knowing how to address these issues correctly is key to long term success in manufacturing.There are three key elements to addressing changes in manufacturing.  One is having an Operations Strategy, the second is knowing and making decisions that are in alignment with the strategy, and the third is being able to identify the trade offs that are an inherent part of manufacturing and determining how to manage them.Things that go wrong in manufacturing are typically not the fault of an individual but the result of poor system and decision design.  After all, it was Deming who said, 95% of the time the problem is the process not the people. We will learn and solve all of the above using the interactive Supply Chain Simulation called “The Fresh Connection” 

• CRITICAL THINKING

Today’s environment is filled with constant change and constant adaptation.  No sooner does one way of doing business become routine then competitors find better ways of meeting the customer’s needs or customers ask for something different.  So how does one make sure they are making sound decisions and thoughtful evaluations in these times of change?  By making sure they internalize and follow a fundamental process of evaluation.  When this process becomes innate to the user, they’ll find they can make decisions locally that support their organizationally globally. 

LEADERSHIP GROWTH 

• BASICS OF LEADERSHIP

The fundamentals of leadership are the following: setting expectations, holding people accountable, giving people responsibility, and motivating others.  For any leader to be successful, he or she must master these baseline skills.  They are the baseline activities that support effective daily work.  We will learn and solve all of the above using the interactive Supply Chain Simulation called “The Fresh Connection” 

• LEADERSHIP COMMUNICATION

Organizations focus on technical skills as all-important to succeeding in the workplace. Strong interpersonal skills are equally essential in building individual contributors into exceptional leaders who have a greater impact in their roles. 

• LEADERSHIP ACCOUNTABILITY AND RESPONSIBILITY

At organizations, projects begin, tasks assigned, efforts are made, deadlines set, and then missed.  Deliverables get promised but not delivered.  Agreements are misunderstood or never made.  It’s typically not people wanting to do a bad job.  It’s usually because we fail to communicate in a clear or specific manner about tasks assigned or accepted. 

• LEADERSHIP DELEGATION

While most leaders understand the need to delegate, they are often hesitant to invest the time and effort up front. They need to be catalysts who transfer responsibility and authority to achieve key results and enhance the capabilities of their teams.

SIMULATION 

• THE FRESH CONNECTION

THE ULTIMATE VALUE CHAIN EXPERIENCE A CROSS-FUNCTIONAL BUSINESS SIMULATION 

The fresh connection immerses its participants in turning around a manufacturer of fruit juices. Faced with declining performance, the management team must get the company back on track as soon as possible. It is a high-pressure environment in which effective supply chain management is the key to success. 

• THE COOL CONNECTION

BRIDGING PHYSICAL AND FINANCIAL SUPPLY CHAINS 

• THE BLUE CONNECTION

TRANSFORMING FROM LINEAR TO A CIRCULAR VALUE CHAIN!

Supply Chain Fix-it Center 

• WHY FIX-IT.

Sometimes you just need a quick answer to something and get pointed in the right direction. That’s what we do. We’ll point you in the right direction and if we don’t know we’ll do the poking around for you or find the person who can help you 

• CONTINUAL LEARNING KEEPS YOU IN THE GAME. IT KEEPS YOU THINKING AND CHALLENGING YOURSELF TO GROW

Over the arc of your career, you’ll be asked to do many different things.  Needs will change as markets, businesses, and technology changes.  You owe it to yourself to stay abreast of what’s going on if you are going to have a shot at making your career successful.  No guarantees except that if you do nothing, you’ll be left behind 

• SUPPLY CHAIN MASTERY TAKE THE CHALLENGE

Did you ever play games growing up where it was the kids against the parents in a good-natured competition?  That’s what our competitions are all about.  Meeting friends and colleagues, learning together, hanging out together, and building memories of a fun event.  Our competitions are not a static piece of paper where you stand up and present.