Supply Chain Canada BC (formerly SCMABC) and Douglas College are offering introductory courses and seminars that develop supply management knowledge at a tactical and operational level. This program is targeted at junior and intermediate practitioners.
Participants can access either a single course or seminar, or can complete the entire package of courses and seminars. For more information contact Supply Chain Canada BC (604-540-4494).
Supply Management Training - Courses, Seminars and Workshops
SMT - Procurement
From recognizing a need to issuing a purchase order, participants will learn the essentials of determining quantity, specifications and price that are the cornerstone of procurement. This course covers a variety of procurement scenarios: repetitive purchases of production materials, procuring one-time low-cost items, large capital goods acquisition and securing commodities under long-term supply contracts. The opportunities and challenges of international procurement versus domestic will be discussed. Participants will gain a broad understanding of the role of procurement and the various ways it can be organized.
This course is offered in-person.
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"Purchasing and Supply Chain Management" NOTE: The student is responsible for the purchase of the required textbooks prior to the first day of class. |
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SMT - Operations Management
This course will familiarize participants with operations in manufacturing, distribution and services organizations. They will learn the basics of location selection and layout. Among topics covered are capacity planning and scheduling, as well as the key concepts of JIT/Lean, OPT/TOC and MRP. Participants will discuss the challenges of balancing capacity with demand and be introduced to forecasting techniques, demand planning and inventory ordering. Quality systems and continuous improvement methodologies, including Deming, Juran, ISO 9000 and Six Sigma will also be addressed.
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"Operations and Supply Chain Management, 2nd Edition" by Collier / Evans. ISBN # 9780357131695 Textbook required for this course is available from the Douglas College Bookstore (NW Campus). For Bookstore hours please call 604-527-5015 or visit the Bookstore. NOTE: The student is responsible for the purchase of the required textbooks prior to the first day of class. |
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SMT - Logistics
The interconnections between procurement, operations and transportation will be explored in this course. Participants will discuss how to balance the pressures for large order sizes to achieve low unit costs with the competing pressures to keep order sizes low to minimize warehouse space and inventory obsolescence. The options of few centralized warehouses versus multiple distributed warehouses will be addressed. Among the topics covered are forecasting, uncertainty, safety stocks and customer service requirements. Computer systems such as DRP, WMS and TMS will also be presented.
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"Principles of Supply Chain Management" NOTE: The student is responsible for the purchase of the required textbooks prior to the first day of class. |
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SMT - Transportation
Participants will learn the advantages and limitations of the four modes of transportation: road, rail, air and water, as well as intermodal transportation. Topics covered include the role of freight forwarders, brokers and integrated transportation companies. This course will introduce participants to transportation documentation and allow them to experience basic load planning. Participants will gain an overview of contracts, insurance, customs clearance and letters of credit. The fundamentals of Incoterms 2000 and their impact on buyer/seller responsibility for transportation will also be examined.
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"Transportation, A Global Supply Chain Perspective" NOTE: This textbook is available in an on-line version and a hard copy text. The hard copy text will be available in the Douglas College Bookstore. You will be advised of the login access once Supply Chain Canada confirms your registration. |
| Phone to register: | (604) 527-5472 |
SMT - Accounting and Finance
This seminar provides a comprehensive overview of how finance impacts supply management. Basic terminology used in finance and accounting are defined. Participants learn how to read financial statements and understand how decisions are taken. They will be introduced to using key ratios to interpret financial information. The principles of accounting and budgeting will be presented. Participants will gain an understanding of how supply management practitioners would make a business case for an investment and evaluate investment opportunities.
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NOTE: PRE-READING IS REQUIRED. Registered students will be provided with on-line access to candidate materials through Supply Chain Canada's Portal. |
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SMT - Marketing
Participants will learn the role and purpose of marketing with a special emphasis on how marketing affects supply management. The differences between marketing and sales, marketing products and services, as well as B2B and B2C marketing will be addressed. Market research, understanding your competition, market segmentation and market selection are key topics covered. Among the other subjects discussed are the marketing mix: the "4Ps" of product, pricing, place and promotion. Strategies for market leaders and market followers will also be outlined.
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SMT - Business Planning
Every department has a critical role to play in delivering on an organization's strategy. This seminar provides an overview of strategic planning in an organization and the basic elements of a strategic analysis (SWOT). The Porter 5-forces model for analyzing the competitive environment will be introduced. Topics covered include critical success factors, strategic maps and company positioning, and strategic models (low-cost, differentiation, niche). Participants will discuss how to develop a strategic plan in a supply management role and the linkages between the strategic plan and a budget.
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Communication and Relational Skills
Principles and guidelines for effective communications in a business environment are the focus of this seminar. Topics covered include the impact of emotion on communication, using appropriate language, how to improve listening skills and the role of non-verbal behaviour. Participants will examine how to give and receive feedback, as well as how to respond to conflict. The seminar will also address developing strong presentation skills and how to communicate in meetings. An overview of written communication, including e-mail etiquette is also presented.
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Negotiation Skills
Negotiation skills are an essential competency for any manager, and especially those responsible for supply chain management. This Workshop provides you with a roadmap for leading or participating in successful negotiations. You will focus on the entire negotiation process, and learn the activities and techniques to be used from the preparation stage to the actual face-to-face negotiations. It covers understanding the other negotiator, responding to power imbalances, as well as looking beyond the deal to building longer-term relationships. Interactive activities, including negotiation simulations and role-playing exercises, feature prominently and allow opportunities to fine-tune your own negotiating skills.
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Competitive Bidding, Contract Preparation and Contract Management
While contracts are legal documents, contract administration is also about relationships. Participants will learn the basics of effective contract management from both perspectives. Contract basics such as types of contracts, characteristics of good contracts and the contract management lifecycle are topics covered. Participants will gain a familiarity with managing service level agreements and mitigating risk. The importance of relationship management and key factors for success are discussed. Communications, trust and dispute resolution are among the issues participants will explore.
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Please note
These introductory courses seminars and work shops are separate from the Supply Chain Management Professional Designation Program, and only soft skill workshops can be applied towards SCMP accreditation. To learn more about SCMP accreditation, visit supplychaincanada.com
Electronic Course/Seminar Materials
We are pleased to announce the Supply Chain Canada BC and Douglas College are moving to providing student participant materials in electronic form for Supply Management Training. Providing you with electronic access allows us to make student material accessibility more convenient for students, as well as going green reduces paper waste.
Students will be able to download and print participant materials in accordance to their needs. The student materials for the SMT, with the exception of textbooks when required, will be made available to you through the electronic delivery system. Registered students will be provided with on-line access to candidate materials through Supply Chain Canada BC's Portal.
Advanced Registration
Advanced registration is required so students can receive their on-line access within 48 hours of the commencement of any course or seminar. Course registration deadlines are posted below.
PLEASE NOTE: Supply Management Training courses and seminars are offered at Douglas College in partnership with the Supply Chain Canada BC. Registration information is related to and needed by the College and the Institute to administer non-credit programs, seminars and courses.
Registering for any Supply Management Training course or seminar authorizes Douglas College to provide your complete contact information to the Supply Chain Canada BC. The information will be used to register you in the appropriate non-credit program, monitor your academic progress and send you information about College or Institute programs. If you have any questions or requests about the collection and use of this information please contact Douglas College Continuing Professional Education at 604-527-5607 or email Supply Chain Canada BC: supplychaincanada.com/contact