Recognition of Prior Learning Self-Assessment Form GO BACK HOME Thank you for completing the form. If your application is approved, your corresponding institute will be in touch with next steps. LEARNING MODULES INTERACTIVE WORKSHOPS Module 1 Supply Chain Management Analyze, discuss, and present case reports. Apply mapping tools to describe and analyze supply chains. Apply analytical models to clarify SCM strategy and link supply chain performance to return on assets (ROA) and return on investment (ROI). Understand the strategic importance of supply chain management in the global context. Discuss the corporate financial contribution of supply chain management. Make inter-organizational information systems recommendations. Audit supply chains in terms of social responsibility. PREV NEXT Module 2 Procurement and Supply Management Analyze, discuss and present case reports. Understand the elements of procurement strategy. Implement a supplier certification project and a supplier development plan. Develop and apply tactics that support procurement strategy including those related to processes, organization, supplier selection and relationships, decision making and technology. Analyze or direct others in the analysis of make or buy decisions, price, cost, quality, inventory and total cost of ownership. Apply or direct others in the application of tools to evaluate suppliers and produce statements of work. PREV NEXT Module 3 Logistics & Transportation Understand the impact of organizational structure on integrated logistics management. Create and run a supply chain simulation model, working within a team. Analyze location alternatives and make a recommendation. Use a simulation model to plan for expanding operations and create a report on simulation challenges and results. Appreciate inventory cost trade-offs (e.g., carrying costs vs. ordering costs). Understand the interaction between transportation and inventory decisions and compute the ETQ. Apply the square root law to estimate impact of centralization and decentralization of facilities on inventory levels. Utilize and build your presentation skills. Make a recommendation regarding carrier reduction at your organization. Create a transportation management system (TMS) RFP for your organization. Assess the applicability of cross-docking for your organization. Create a warehouse management system (WMS) RFP for your organization. Assess the applicability of logistics outsourcing for your organization. Develop a framework for 3PL provider selection for your organization. Understand sources of returns and reasons for returns Develop an RFP for outsourcing your reverse logistics function. PREV NEXT Module 4 Operations and Process Management Analyze, discuss and present case reports. Understand the nature of operations management in making tactical and strategic decisions for the organization. Identify and discuss operations transformation processes and relate them to operational conditions such as stage in the product life cycle. Explain the relationships between process flow, capacity, bottlenecks, variability, lead time and inventory. Apply appropriate tools to solve product and service quality problems and process improvement problems. Explain the basic elements of a lean production system (e.g., the Toyota Production System), value-added activity and elimination of waste in the system. Explain the project planning process, develop the work breakdown structure and network (and associated critical path) for a project and use this to solve project-related problems. Discuss issues concerning the process of new product development, including the management of the prototyping and innovation process. Apply operations strategy, in the context of operational capabilities, philosophies of operations, performance frontiers, competitive position, capacity strategies, and operations improvement strategies. Evaluate operations management at your organization. PREV NEXT Module 5 Knowledge Management Apply the basic concepts of knowledge management through a series of group and individual assignments. Describe the advantages and disadvantages of knowledge management systems and the obstacles to implementing knowledge management systems. Develop a knowledge management strategy for your organization. Identify the importance of strategic alignment and benefits realization for any project. Identify your own role and that of other key stakeholders, in the initiation, design, development or sourcing, operation and evolution of information and knowledge management systems. Describe key considerations such as security, privacy, audit, project management and organizational change management. PREV NEXT Module 6 Global Sourcing Understand major issues of the global sourcing environment, such as barriers and facilitators with reference to low-cost-country sourcing. Conduct a total cost of ownership (TCO) comparison including pre-transaction, transaction and post- transaction costs, of sourcing an item domestically vs. from a low-cost country. Identify and discuss some critical business and social issues of sourcing from low-cost countries, including child labor and countertrade. Identify important issues in the USMCA sourcing environment, such as drivers and challenges to sourcing from Mexico and the United States. Discuss the role and function of intermediaries in global sourcing and compare the costs and benefits of indirect vs. direct dealing in global sourcing. Recommend when to use various means of payment available to importers/buyers. Discuss the impact of currency exchange on global sourcing risk. Discuss intellectual property and threats to it including piracy and counterfeit goods and understand other security issues (hijacking, bottlenecks, and terrorism). PREV NEXT Module 7 Supply Chain Management for the Public Sector Describe unique characteristics of public sector procurement. Identify the stakeholders of public sector supply chains. Understand the unique public (vs. private) sector perspective on supply chain management. Discuss the advantages and disadvantages of collaborative procurement. Explain the rationale for competitive bidding in public procurement. Describe alternatives to competitive bidding (e.g., negotiation and sole sourcing) and identify conditions under which these alternatives could or should be used. Identify the potential benefits and legal issues in public sector on-line tenders. Describe the unique aspects of ethics in the public sector. Identify lessons for the public sector from the ethics commission reports and scandals. Assume the role of “whistleblower” and consider alternative courses of action. Identify unique challenges and opportunities associated with procurement and supply chain management by the federal government. Identify unique challenges and opportunities associated with procurement and supply chain management by provincial and municipal governments. Understand unique aspects of procurement and supply chain management in the health care and education sectors. In an advisory role to a public sector health care authority, make a recommendation on joining a third-party purchasing cooperative. Describe how sustainability should be a part of the value proposition. PREV NEXT Module 8 Supply Chain Management for Services, Capital Goods and Major Projects Describe the unique characteristics of services and compare to manufactured goods. Define growth in the services sector and the need for performance optimization. Understand the strategic importance of demand, capacity and yield management. Describe collaborative practices and how they impact customer/supplier relationship. Describe collaborative planning, forecasting and replenishment. Describe the differences and similarities in the capital equipment acquisition process relative to normal operating goods. Perform basic capital equipment investment analysis. Understand the process of project management for large projects and the impact on supply chain. Describe issues related to asset disposal and asset recovery. Understand sustainability and develop a green supply chain strategy. PREV NEXT Interactive Workshop 1 Leadership and Professionalism Apply the five basic practices of leadership. Identify ways to adapt your behavior to individuals to build effective relationships. Critique an organization’s vision and mission statement. Select appropriate applications for each of the four leadership styles. Differentiate between the continuity and discontinuity perspectives. Differentiate between the continuity and discontinuity perspectives. Develop ways to build a cohesive team. Describe the critical steps and roles in the change management process. Determine the appropriate approach to handling conflict. Create and present a leader profile. PREV NEXT Interactive Workshop 2 Negotiation Skills Understand and develop the primary negotiation skills. Develop your BATNA and estimate your reservation point in preparation for negotiation. Apply tools for negotiation preparation—including self-assessment and assessment of the other party. Identify obstacles to integrative negotiation in the buyer-supplier (supply chain) context. Explain the complexity of multiparty negotiations and apply strategies for effective negotiation in the multi-party context. Understand the importance of trust and relationships in negotiation. Recognize and apply sources of power in negotiation. Practice ethical negotiation practices and recognize unethical practices. PREV NEXT Interactive Workshop 3 Communications and Relational Skills Understand the importance of effective and strategic communication. Assess the communication strengths and weaknesses within your current working environment. Evaluate the strengths and weaknesses of different media of communication both written (e.g., e-mail) and verbal (including formal presentations, meetings, one-on-one, etc.). Develop skills to effectively create and use communication opportunities within and outside the organization. Receive and process constructive feedback on current communication skills and provide such feedback to others. Develop supply chain relationship-building skills. PREV NEXT Interactive Workshop 4 Competitive Bidding and Contract Management Understand competitive bidding activities and best practices. Prepare compliant RFI, RFQ, RFP, and know when to use each. Discuss the foundations and implications of Canadian competitive bidding law. Describe the implications of Canadian inter-provincial and international trade agreements for competitive bidding activities in the public sector. Describe the implications of the United Nations Convention on Contracts for the International Sale of Goods (CISG) on supply chain management in Canada. Understand how contracts are formed and how to form contracts in a manner that avoids introducing uncertainty into their formation and later operation. Understand the component parts of processes for contract administration and management. Develop contract terms to protect against environmental uncertainty. PREV NEXT Interactive Workshop 5 Risk Management Develop risk management preparedness strategies. Differentiate between the four strategies of dealing with risk, including acceptance, avoidance, mitigation and know when to apply each. Critique your organization’s preparedness for risk management. Select appropriate applications for identifying, quantifying, and mitigating risk. Describe critical steps and roles in the risk management process. PREV NEXT Interactive Workshop 6 Ethical Behavior and Social Responsibility Define “business ethics” and describe different perspectives on ethics. Critique an organizational code of ethics and/or statement of ethics. Explain the relationship between business ethics, ethical decision making, corporate social responsibility and sustainability. Identify the various stakeholders with their level of interests in ethical issues in the context of their organizations. Identify the various stakeholders with their level of interests in ethical issues in the context of their organizations. Discuss the rationale and potential benefits of sustainable supply chains. Identify opportunities for your organization to create a greener supply chain. Calculate your organization’s carbon footprints. Evaluate the potential benefits of ISO Certification for your organization and supply chain. Know Canadian and provincial laws covering discrimination and harassment. Evaluate your organization’s policy on discrimination and harassment. Understand the role of ethics in decision making. Create a social responsibility policy for your organization. PREV NEXT Enter your contact information First Name Last Name Company Title Email Phone MembershipNo Exemptions LANGUAGE AND REGION Choose your language English French Choose your region abAlberta bcBritish Columbia mbManitoba nbNew Brunswick nlNewfoundland and Labrador ntNorthwest Territories nsNova Scotia nuNunavut onOntario qcQuebec pePrince Edward Island skSaskatchewan ytYukon natInternational UPDATE SELECTION
