Education at ASCM Toronto
Whether you are starting out as an operations assistant, or you are a senior manufacturing expert with years of mechanical systems or vendor management experience, there is always an opportunity to improve your understanding of any topic related to supply chain and operations management. APICS certification courses cover the fundamentals, workshops offer further insight into specific areas (our workshop series is based on what our membership wants to learn, so if there’s a topic you’re interested in, let us know) and our corporate training programs cover core topics (customized programs available).
APICS courses are taught by experienced industry professionals who have completed additional coursework to become certified to teach APICS coursework. We at ASCM Toronto works with a group of fantastic instructors who are dedicated to helping students understand the material from a theoretical and practical point of view. We want to ensure that the material taught in our courses can have a major impact on your career and your organization’s objectives.
About Corporate Training:
ASCM Toronto has continued to launch our Corporate Training Program to meet the growing need of local organizations wanting to provide continuing onsite education for their staff. Headed by industry experts in our Education Portfolio, APICS Corporate Training Program covers material outlined in the complete APICS library.
Organizations are able to choose either program, whichever is most relevant to their organization, or both, and request additional material to further meet their needs. Corporate Training is a fantastic way to expand your professional scope, whether your background is in supply chain and operations, or something totally different and you happen to work in manufacturing. So far, the response has been incredibly positive, learn more about how to get your organization involved.
ASCM is the leading professional association for supply chain and operations management and the premier provider of research, education and certification programs that elevate supply chain excellence, innovation and resilience. To learn more about APICS Certification Corporation training, email Greg Mulroney at [email protected]
About CPIM
APICS CPIM Certification, Certified in Planning and Inventory Management, is internationally recognized. Terminology, core concepts and strategies provided by this certification has become common knowledge amongst industry professionals involved in production and inventory management.
Resilience and agility are what make supply chains thrive. By earning the APICS Certified in Planning and Inventory Management (CPIM) designation, you’ll develop competencies to successfully work across all functions of the supply chain. In addition, you’ll have the knowledge to effectively manage risks and disruptions, as well as leverage technology to streamline processes.
CPIM content covers the following topics:
- Supply Chains and Strategy
- Sales and Operations Planning
- Demand
- Supply
- Detailed Schedules
- Inventory
- Distribution
- Quality, Technology and Continuous Improvement
About CSCP
APICS CSCP Certification, Certified Supply Chain Professional, focuses on providing a detailed understanding of the entire supply chain. With this knowledge, you will be able to effectively plan how to boost productivity, encourage better collaboration and improve your organization’s bottom line. CSCP helps you become a better problem solver, you will be able to positively influence the your supply chain.
Now more than ever before, supply chain is essential for businesses to run, consumers to get the goods they need and society to function. APICS Certified Supply Chain Certification (CSCP) is the playbook you need to understand and deliver this critical process.
The comprehensive program covers everything you need to know across the global supply chain, from suppliers to customers and back again. Earning your CSCP designation shows that you have the skills to prepare for and overcome disruption, manage risk, and evaluate and implement modern supply chain technologies.
CSCP content covers the following topics:
- Supply Chains, Demand Management and Forecasting
- Global Supply Chain Networks
- Sourcing Products and Services
- Internal Operations and Inventory
- Forward and Reverse Logistics
- Supply Chain Relationships
- Supply Chain Risk
- Optimization, Sustainability and Technology
About CLTD
The CLTD program sets the standard for logistics certification. As a CLTD designee, you will stand out from your peers, and demonstrate a commitment to advancing both your career and your company’s operations. Created by APICS with a team of subject matter experts, the CLTD designation covers a comprehensive body of knowledge that sets the global standard for best practices in logistics, transportation and distribution. This program will appeal to those leading 3PL or in a logistics leadership function.
Logistics is top-of-mind for EVERY company delivering products to customers. By earning the Certified in Logistics, Transportation and Distribution (CLTD) designation, you’ll learn best practices along with the latest strategies and trends so you can lead in the logistics, transportation and distribution sectors.
CLTD content covers the following topics:
- Logistics overview and strategy
- Logistics network design
- Sustainability and reverse logistics
- Capacity planning and demand management
- Order management
- Inventory management
- Warehouse fulfillment and distribution center management
- Global logistics and transportation
About CTSC
APICS CTSC Certification, Certified in Transformation for Supply Chain demonstrates your expertise in supply chain strategy, proves your ability to lead a major transformation project and sets you apart from the competition. Supply chains have faced significant disruptions in recent years. Now more than ever before, supply chain professionals need to become transformational leaders with skills in systems thinking, digital fluency and analytical methods for all types of supply chains.
The program leverages components of globally recognized industry standards, including the ASCM SCOR Digital Standard (DS), Enterprise Standards for Sustainability and the Digital Capabilities Model (DCM) to:
- Identify risks and opportunities, and select the appropriate frameworks, models and approaches to effect transformation
- Apply systems thinking to develop, analyze and validate concept alternatives for transformation
- Manage skills, roles, responsibilities and infrastructure needed for successful supply chain transformation
- Identify tools and technologies to enable effective supply chain transformation
- Identify and implement strategies for reinforcing and replicating improvements
The CTSC program is for supply chain professionals currently assisting, supporting, initiating or executing a supply chain transformation within their organization or would like to gain the necessary skills to participate in a transformation project.
ASCM is an unbiased partner, connecting companies around the world with industry experts, frameworks and global standards to transform supply chains.