The Supply Chain Planning Certificate launches in August!

Synchronization is critical to fast, accurate production and delivery. By engaging all parts of the business, professionals can align planning processes and enable their supply chain organizations to experience significantly fewer disruptions. ASCM’s Supply Chain Planning Certificate program introduces these essential planning fundamentals and clearly explains how to integrate all planning functions within a company.

After completing the program, you’ll have the knowledge to:

Trace the flow of planning from business plan to execution
Link business strategy to company plans
Interpret and manage the master production schedule
Interpret and manage the material requirements plan
Help advance supply and operations planning meetings
Identify technologies to support synchronous planning
Create a channel tree design for a distribution system
Determine order and reorder points
Contribute to production activity control activities

Top three reasons to earn a certificate:

Career advancement

Stand out in a competitive job market with a digital badge proving competence in a critical supply chain function.

Flexibility

Make this self-paced certificate work for your schedule and enjoy lifetime access to course materials.

Credibility

Gain education from ASCM, the gold standard in supply chain education, training, and development.

How it works

The self-paced, online program includes 20 hours of education and a comprehensive final exam. Within the online platform, you’ll have access to flashcards, video clips, practice questions and more to help cultivate a stronger understanding of each topic.

After passing the exam, receive a certificate and digital badge that you can display on your LinkedIn profile and within your email signature. Additionally, earn 20 certification maintenance points upon program completion.

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Please note: ASCM members have lifetime access to their badges; nonmembers can access badges for one year. All learners have lifetime access to their certificates.

How the Supply Chain Planning Certificate works