Supply Chain Management Program

Program Overview

Niagara College's Supply Chain Management program is a 1-year Graduate Certificate designed to equip individuals with a comprehensive understanding of supply chains, logistics, and business processes. Graduates are prepared for careers in supply chain management, including roles such as Supply Chain Analyst, Logistics Coordinator, and Warehouse Operations Manager. The program emphasizes real-world application, professional accreditations, and advanced standing towards the CSCMP designation.

Program Outline

Degree Overview:

This program is a 1-year Graduate Certificate offered at the Niagara-on-the-Lake campus. It is designed for individuals seeking a dynamic and rewarding career in the management of global supply chains.

• Professional Accreditations: Graduates can pursue professional accreditations through associations like The Canadian Institute for Traffic and Transportation (CITT) and the Association for Supply Chain Management (ASCM).
• Real-World Application: Students partner with organizations to apply their knowledge and address real-world problems.
• Applied Research: The program incorporates applied research, culminating in a capstone course in the final term.
• Software-Based Simulations: Students develop competencies in team-based, real-time, competitive business scenarios through software simulations.
• SAP University Alliance: The program is a member of the SAP University Alliance, a global business provider of integrated enterprise resource planning software.
• Advanced Standing: Graduates receive advanced standing towards the Certified Supply Chain Management Professional (CSCMP) designation.

Outline:

Term One (2024 Fall):

• MGMT9710 - Business Management and Organizational Behaviour (3 credits): This course examines the fundamentals of business management and organizational behavior, providing a foundation for understanding business operations and human interactions within organizations.
• SCMT9100 - Supply Chain Management (4 credits): This course introduces the core concepts of supply chain management, exploring its strategic importance, key functions, and various components.
• SCMT9110 - Supply Chain Systems and Metrics (4 credits): This course delves into the systems and metrics used to measure and manage supply chain performance, including inventory management, transportation, and warehousing.
• SCMT9130 - Lean Six Sigma Project Management (4 credits): This course introduces Lean Six Sigma methodologies for process improvement and optimization within supply chains.
• SCMT9140 - Integrated Operations Planning (3 credits): This course explores the integration of planning processes across different functional areas of the supply chain, including production, procurement, and distribution.

Term Two (2025 Winter):

• BICG9502 - Global Logistics Management (3 credits): This course examines the complexities of global logistics, including international transportation, customs regulations, and global supply chain networks.
• ENVR9190 - Organizational Sustainability (3 credits): This course explores the principles of sustainability and their application within organizations, focusing on environmental, social, and economic considerations.
• SCMT9250 - Purchasing and Supply Management (3 credits): This course covers the strategic aspects of purchasing and supply management, including supplier selection, negotiation, and contract management.
• SCMT9260 - Supply Chain Leadership and Negotiation Skills (3 credits): This course develops leadership and negotiation skills essential for effective supply chain management, including communication, conflict resolution, and strategic decision-making.
• SCMT9270 - Transportation Systems, Distribution and Logistics Management (3 credits): This course focuses on the management of transportation systems, distribution networks, and logistics operations, including warehousing, inventory control, and transportation planning.
• Financial Implications: Students will understand the value-added and financial implications of supply chain decisions and design on overall business profitability, efficiency, and stakeholder satisfaction.
• Compliance and Standards: Students will ensure supply chain activities and transactions comply with legal, regulatory, and contractual obligations, as well as industry and organizational standards and policies for quality, health, safety, accountability, social, and environmental responsibility.
• Risk Mitigation: Students will use risk mitigation tools and strategies to inform SCM decisions.
• Goods and Services Acquisition: Students will contribute to the acquisition and sale of goods, services, and materials in accordance with best practices and public and private sector stakeholder expectations across various industries.
• Material Requirements Planning: Students will contribute to the strategic planning and scheduling of material requirements, resource allocation, and inventory for efficient production and fulfillment of customer orders and returns.
• Goods Handling and Movement: Students will coordinate the efficient handling and movement of goods, services, materials, and related information within and between supply chains.
• Continuous Improvement: Students will contribute to the identification and management of continuous improvements to functions and processes within and between supply chains.
• Technology Enhancement: Students will use available technologies to enhance work performance and support supply chain functions, processes, transactions, and communications.
• Trend Monitoring: Students will monitor trends, technologies, and local and global economic, political, and environmental issues to enhance work performance and guide management decisions.
• Leadership and Communication: Students will use leadership and communication skills to establish and manage strategic relationships with a diversity of stakeholders and support the achievement of business goals.

Careers:

Graduates of this program are well-prepared for a variety of roles in the supply chain management field, including:

• Customer Fulfillment Manager
• Distribution Planner
• Inventory Manager
• Logistics Coordinator
• Production Planner
• Quality Control Manager
• Supply Chain Analyst
• Supply Chain Supervisor/Manager
• Warehouse Operations Manager

Other:

• Transportation: Students are responsible for their own transportation to complete program requirements, which may not be readily accessible by public transportation.
• Computer/Technology Requirements: Students need a Microsoft Windows 10 based desktop or laptop system meeting specific requirements, including 256GB SSD storage, 8GB memory, an integrated or peripheral video camera, microphone, and speaker system.
Reliable internet connectivity with broadband capabilities is recommended.
• Land Acknowledgement: Niagara College acknowledges the land on which it is located as the traditional territory of the Haudenosaunee and Anishinaabe peoples.