Supply Chain Assistant
35 Credit Technical DiplomaProgram Description
The Supply Chain Assistant Technical Diploma is designed for those who want a solid understanding of the entire supply chain, are interested in expanding their knowledge base, are committed to professional advancement and may be new to certain supply chain domains. This diploma will equip the learner with the concepts of supply chain and roles within manufacturing, transportation, service, and retail organizations with an emphasis on examining logistic management processes, determining appropriate purchasing and procurement strategies, identifying elements of an effective supply chain information management system, evaluating lean enterprise processes and developing solid project management skills to improve organizational efficiency. The goal of the program is to support workforce readiness and upward mobility for entry-level, operational and supervisory level supply chain employees. As an Embedded Technical Diploma, this program ladders fully into the Supply Chain Management Associate Degree program.
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Availability
Courses for this program may be available at a variety of campus locations through multiple modes of delivery if you meet the admission requirements and prerequisites.
* Campus and online availability of courses and programs may be subject to change.
Outcomes
Graduates will be able to…
- Define supply chain concepts and understand the flow of materials, information and money
- Demonstrate the ability to plan for, purchase and manage inventories and identify its impact on organizations
- Evaluate supply chain costs and the profitability that stems from effective management practices
- Apply continuous improvement strategies to all aspects of supply chain management
- Apply strategies for managing distribution and logistics processes
- Examine the importance of customer service in effectively coordinating supply chain activities
- Define capacity planning and resource utilization
Careers
Some of the potential careers graduates can pursue are:
- Materials Planner
- Purchasing Assistant
- Procurement Assistant
- Inventory Analyst
- Scheduler
Courses
The Supply Chain Assistant Technical Diploma is a 35 Credit program. The following is a typical semester breakdown of the courses within the program.
* The credit for College 101 (10-890-165) is a College Requirement for graduation. Consequently, it is not part of the program requirements, but must be passed with a “C” or better. This requirement is effective for students beginning the program in Spring 2021 and beyond.
Credit for Prior Learning Available
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Pathways are a series of connected programs that enable you to advance over time to better jobs and higher levels of education and training. By earning one degree, you could also be completing several courses of a related program in a pathway, bringing you one step closer to an advanced degree.
Completing the Supply Chain Assistant Technical Diploma Earns You:
- 57% of the total credits in the Supply Chain Management Associate Degree (35 of 61 credits)
Admissions Process
Our application process takes just a few minutes to complete, but we want to make sure you have the things you’ll need on hand to complete the application. We’re here to help if you have any questions while submitting your application.
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The application can be submitted online and takes just a few minutes to complete. The $30.00 application fee is being waived at this time.
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