Learn the fundamental concepts of planning, sourcing, and procurement with applied sustainable techniques. The course will begin with content on how to integrate sustainability and circularity into planning and sourcing. The course demonstrates the importance of efficiency and long-term planning to ensure the minimization of waste and the maximization of productive Supply Chain flow.
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Preparatory material - can be applied to ISCEA CSSCP - Certified Sustainable Supply Chain Professional - Internationally Recognized Certificate, hosted exclusively on ISCEA Platform.
SCCP02 is designed to further your understanding of advanced Supply Chain concepts and practices. As a current or future professional in either the Supply Chain or Sustainability sector, the course will build upon your background on both Sustainability and Supply Chain. However, this course will dive into both business and material planning that is required to foster a Sustainable Supply Chain. The course demonstrates the importance of Sustainable Sourcing as a precursor to core Supply Chain processes such as Manufacturing, Warehousing, and Distribution. The course includes detailed education and examples of the role of inventory in Sustainable Supply Chains and innovations that can be implemented to transform traditional linear Supply Chain models to Circular Supply Chain where possible.
This course is part of the Sustainable Supply Chain Professional Certification Exam Prep Professional Certificate.
What you'll learn
- The role of inventory in determining Sustainability and efficiency of Supply Chain function
- How to strategically use business planning and material planning to promote an efficient, yet circular flow
- Understand the importance maintaining competitive advantage in the market
- Implementation of sustainable sourcing and procurement policies within the Supply Chain as a necessary step to achieve sustainability goals and meet environmental performance goals set by International Standards (i.e. United Nations Sustainable Development Goals)
- Maintain supplier relationships using sustainable, green purchasing
- Reduce contribution to environmental issues through implemented sustainable procurement, contract management, and project management
- Utilize sustainable raw materials and renewable energy within Supply Chain strategy
