What is the Supply Chain Technology Certificate?

With the ASCM Supply Chain Technology Certificate program, you’ll gain a working knowledge of emerging technologies and how they may affect your supply chain. After completing the program, you'll be better equipped to:

• Propose innovative solutions to common supply chain challenges

• Evaluate the benefits and risks of various supply chain technologies

• Make informed and reliable decisions directly affecting overall supply chain performance

Understanding emerging supply chain technologies is essential.

Technologies like AI, advanced analytics, cybersecurity and additive manufacturing allow for more transparent supply chains, help predict future events, provide specific recommendations based on available data, automate routine tasks, streamline operations, cut costs and shorten delivery times.

Staying up-to-date with technology and acquiring skills to align with your company's transformation goals is crucial for supply chain professionals in every job function.

What’s in the course

Advanced Analytics and Automation
Learn how predictive analytics uses machine learning algorithms and data mining to predict future events and how prescriptive analytics takes it one step further by providing specific recommendations based on available data. Understand how artificial intelligence and robotics can be implemented in supply chain to automate routine tasks.

Demand Planning Technologies
This section will cover the reliability of supply chain forecasting technology, the integration of enabling technology, and the role of data and pattern recognition for inventory management and production.

Cybersecurity
Discover the latest governance in cybersecurity, anti-hacking technology and access controls to manage, assess, mitigate and monitor your network.

Blockchain
You’ll learn how blockchain can allow for more transparent supply chains, improve product traceability, and enable smart contracts within the industry to maintain a digital record of workflows and processes.

Internet of Things
Learn about the infrastructure of the Internet of things, what it means for supply chain, and how digital twins can help companies make data-driven decisions. Explore how connected logistics and smart production can streamline operations, cut costs and shorten delivery times.

Additive Manufacturing (3D Printing)
Learn about additive manufacturing in supply chain, appropriate use cases and in-house vs. outsourcing considerations.