The Supply Chain Management postgraduate program isaccredited by Canadian Supply Chain Sector Council andSupply Chain & Logistics Association Canada.
Current Size: 100%
Supply Chain Management |
School of Applied Technology |
Program AvailabilityNorth Fall 2012: Open Winter 2013: Open |
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Type:
Ontario Graduate Certificate Postgraduate
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Campus:
North
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Program Code:
10151 |
Length: Two semesters, beginning in September and January |
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CONTACT INFORMATION: Heather Mackay, program co-ordinator | 416.675.6622 ext. 4246 | heather.mackay@humber.ca
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Supply Chain Management courses provide you with a solid grounding in both business and global supply chain issues. Students learn such skills as researching and analyzing the marketplace; developing demand forecasts; evaluating suppliers’ capabilities to deliver; developing aggregate production plans and detailed master production schedules; and analyzing business processes. Students also learn industry-standard theories, methods, and techniques (Six Sigma, Total Quality Management, Just-in-Time, Lean, Theory of Constraints) and how they apply to supply chain management strategies and problem solving.
The Supply Chain Management program is part of The College of e – a partnership between Humber and Microsoft.
Supply chain costs are key to competitiveness in all sectors. In consumer product goods, for instance, supply chain costs represent 32 per cent of the total manufacturing costs in Canada. Rapid developments in supply chain technology and practices are creating great demand for workers with up-to-date skills and knowledge in such diverse industries as consumer packaged goods, pharmaceutical products, service businesses, manufacturing, high-tech, automotive, retail, and transportation. Work as an analyst, manager, or specialist in such departments as: purchasing/ procurement, warehousing, transportation, production/quality, logistics, international trade, and planning. Graduates often find themselves in middle-management positions within five to seven years of graduation.
Employers of recent Supply Chain Management graduates include Canadian Tire Corporation, UPS, Ford, IBM, HP, Xerox, Suncor, Johnson & Johnson, Walmart, Loblaw, Sobeys, Shoppers Drug Mart, Nestlé, SCI and Sleep Country Canada.
This program is accredited by Supply Chain and Logistics Canada (SCL) and the Canadian Supply Chain Sector Council (CSCSC).
Humber is a proud member of the SAP University Alliance. This program is supported by TSI Group, and SCL.
Note: For more information visit Selection Procedures.
Meeting the minimum requirements does not guarantee admission to the program.
Qualified graduates of this program may be eligible to apply their academic credits toward further study at many postsecondary institutions. For detailed information, visit our website at humber.ca/transferguide.
The 2012/2013 fee for two semesters is
– domestic $5,516.56
– international $12,800.
Amounts listed are the total of tuition, lab and material fees, student service and auxiliary fees for the first two semesters of the 2012/2013 academic year.
Fees are subject to change.
For more information visit Fees and Financial Assistance.
Humber grads, from the Supply Chain Management Graduate certificate program, have won the Ontario regional Award for the 2010 SCI Group Inc. Student Paper Award. The award is presented annually to the students who submit the best original paper on logistics / supply chain management. The award was for a paper entitled Demand Forecasting for Seasonal Product.
Humber grads, from the Supply Chain Management Graduate certificate program, have won the Ontario regional Award for the 2010 SCI Group Inc. Student Paper Award. The award is presented annually to the students who submit the best original paper on logistics / supply chain management. The award was for a paper entitled Demand Forecasting for Seasonal Product.
Semester 1 | ||
| Course Code | Course | Credits |
| SCM. 500 | Logistics Technology 1Logistics Technology 1Course Code: SCM. 500 Credits: 3 Students will develop proficiency in the use of the computer thorough exposure to Microsoft Windows, Microsoft Office 2010 and the use of the Internet. In MS Office 2010 the focus will be on the correct application of Excel including Solver, PowerPoint, Visio and Project. The course is designed to help the student learn to use specific software to analyze problems, in particular those related to logistics. | 3 |
| SCM. 502 | Marketing and SalesMarketing and SalesCourse Code: SCM. 502 Credits: 0 This course describes the roles of marketing, sales, and customer service in delivering goods and services that meet or exceed customer expectations. Its emphasis will be on services as these are often the outputs of organizations engaged in supply chain management. However, the fundamental principles apply equally in both goods and services marketing. Customers can be both external members of supply chains, as well as internal members of an organization. An overview of customer relationship management (CRM) shows how information technology can be used to enhance customer loyalty and improve productivity. Pricing of services and the financial impacts on an organization are addressed as well.
The course is structured around a gaps model of service quality focusing on needs, expectations, perceptions, customer-defined standards and use of data to achieve customer satisfaction. | 0 |
| SCM. 503 | Transportation and Warehousing 1Transportation and Warehousing 1Course Code: SCM. 503 Credits: 3 This course is an introduction to the physical distribution aspects of supply chain management. The course will examine the different modes of transportation: truck, rail, ocean, air, pipeline and intermodal and the advantages and disadvantages of each. It provides an overview of warehousing operations including the main activities performed: receiving, storage, order filling and shipping. Effective methods of evaluating and selecting different transportation/warehousing options will be covered. Material handling technology, packaging, racking, safety, quality, labour efficiency, and layout and design of warehouses are explored. The course also examines emerging technologies such as radio-frequency identification (RFID), electronic product code (EPC), and voice directed activities. | 3 |
| SCM. 504 | Supply/Demand Management 1Supply/Demand Management 1Course Code: SCM. 504 Credits: 4 Students will be exposed to the overall concept of logistics and supply chain management, which is the integrated process of planning, implementing and controlling the efficient flow of materials, information and cash, from the raw material state (point of origin) to point of consumption of the finished goods by the end consumer. This course will focus on the processes of forecasting, demand management, inventory management, capacity management, production planning, quality management, and collaborative processes. More advanced topics in demand/supply management are covered in the second semester course SCM 515. | 4 |
| SCM. 505 | FinanceFinanceCourse Code: SCM. 505 Credits: 2 This course will provide an overview of all aspects of finance. It will include a general background on economics, accounting, taxation, currency, exchange rates and the financial management of a company. Activity-based costing and budget setting and management will be covered. Students will become familiar with many basic concepts of gross sales versus net sales, cost of goods, gross margin, expenses, net profit, ROI and mark-ups. The inter-relationship of all the functions in a company will be stressed, in particular how they interface with the role of finance. | 2 |
| SCM. 506 | Business Processes 1Business Processes 1Course Code: SCM. 506 Credits: 0 This course provides students with the opportunity to develop a basic understanding of the business processes that are integral to core supply chain management activities. The primary focus will be on understanding the integration of transaction-level processes that support the order-to-cash, procure-to-pay, and the production processes.
Business processes define the steps involved in completing various business functions, such as order taking, purchasing, materials management, financial accounting and planning. It is the understanding of these processes that is critical to understanding how the supply chain functions in real world situations.
Hands-on experience using SAP (commercially available Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) software) will help the students enhance their understanding of how computer systems are used to support the business processes in a real-world environment. Demonstrations using SAP, as well as other commercially available software will also be used throughout the course. | 0 |
| SCM. 511 | Purchasing/Supplier ManagementPurchasing/Supplier ManagementCourse Code: SCM. 511 Credits: 3 It is estimated that, on average, 50 per cent of a company's revenue is spent by the purchasing function. As a result purchasing activities have a high impact on overall profitability. The quality, cost, and value of purchased goods and services directly influence a company?s overall success as measured by customer satisfaction, brand loyalty, competitiveness, and profitability.
This course examines all aspects of developing and maintaining effective purchasing relationships to address long-term beneficial supplier management. | 3 |
| SCM. 516 | Business CommunicationsBusiness CommunicationsCourse Code: SCM. 516 Credits: 2 Effective communication is at the core of success in a supply chain function. This course deals with specific communication situations involved in presenting yourself and your ideas, as well as in working in teams. Students will complete written assignments and deliver presentations in class. This course addresses cultural diversity in the workplace, including ethics and values. It also addresses technology options for communication. | 2 |
Semester 2 | Course Code | Course | Credits |
| SCM. 507 | Logistics Technology 2Logistics Technology 2Course Code: SCM. 507 Credits: 3 This course is a continuation of Logistics Technology 1, which involved exposure to Microsoft Office products. Students will continue to work with Microsoft Office products, in particular Access, Project, Visio and MapPoint. The course is designed to help the student not only learn how to use the software, but how to apply it to analyze problems related to logistics and supply chain management. | 3 |
| SCM. 508 | International LogisticsInternational LogisticsCourse Code: SCM. 508 Credits: 3 International logistics is influenced by the complexities of international trade, which encompass differences in cultures, physical environment, labour supply, politics and international organizations. This course will review the international business environment, and then apply traditional logistics activities, to the international context. Students will learn about trade restrictions, and agreements, such as NAFTA and the WTO. An overview of essential import and export procedures, documentation, and measures protecting US/ Canada border security will also be covered. The course will discuss the role of Canada Customs both for achieving compliance with regulations as well as for facilitating a seamless flow of goods. | 3 |
| SCM. 510 | Transportation and Warehousing 2Transportation and Warehousing 2Course Code: SCM. 510 Credits: 3 This course builds on the basic logistics principles and practices covered in SCM. 503 Transportation and Warehousing 1 by applying these concepts to situations found in the logistics industry. Topics covered include distribution channels, logistics networks, facility design and location, reverse logistics, risk management, sustainability and methods for achieving green supply chains. The focus will be on the use of various tools and techniques to solve real-life logistics problems and to understand the benefits and limitations of these techniques. This course will require students to develop a level of creative thinking in order to solve problems and understand the role of logistics in the larger business environment.
The course is structured around a combination of current lecture material and practical case studies. It will emphasize the interaction between the various parts of the supply chain. Where appropriate, the use of computer models will be applied to the problem solving exercises. | 3 |
| SCM. 512 | SCM – Competitive AdvantageSCM – Competitive AdvantageCourse Code: SCM. 512 Credits: 3 This course builds on the basic logistics principles and practices covered in SCM. 503 Transportation and Warehousing 1 by applying these concepts to situations found in the logistics industry. Topics covered include distribution channels, logistics networks, facility design and location, reverse logistics, risk management, sustainability and methods for achieving green supply chains. The focus will be on the use of various tools and techniques to solve real-life logistics problems and to understand the benefits and limitations of these techniques. This course will require students to develop a level of creative thinking in order to solve problems and understand the role of logistics in the larger business environment.
The course is structured around a combination of current lecture material and practical case studies. It will emphasize the interaction between the various parts of the supply chain. Where appropriate, the use of computer models will be applied to the problem solving exercises. | 3 |
| SCM. 513 | Supply Chain Integrative ProjectSupply Chain Integrative ProjectCourse Code: SCM. 513 Credits: 2 This course will allow students to apply their knowledge and skills acquired from all other courses in the supply chain management program, as well as independent primary research, site visits and interviews, on a topic chosen by the student. The topic will be relevant to the process of supply chain management in Canadian business today, focusing on its improvement and applicability in a real industry situation. | 2 |
| SCM. 514 | Business Processes 2Business Processes 2Course Code: SCM. 514 Credits: 3 This course is a continuation of SCM. 506 Business Processes 1. Students will continue to work on business processes, business process re-engineering (BPR), and process modelling. They will be exposed to ERP software, as well as Decision Support software. The business processes within the supply chain will be examined. SAP will be used to demonstrate how efficient and effective business processes are designed. The students will be exposed to key supply chain modules within SAP R/3, so as to understand the process and functionality of each module and how all the modules tie together to complete all the processes within the organization. The students will also learn how to model and document processes for the purposes of re-engineering. | 3 |
| SCM. 515 | Supply/Demand 2Supply/Demand 2Course Code: SCM. 515 Credits: 2 This course deals with advanced topics in demand and supply management. Techniques studied are ones used by companies to achieve superior performance and competitive advantage. Specific topics include just-in-time (JIT), lean manufacturing, strategic inventory placement, bullwhip effect, theory of constraints (TOC), optimization of aggregate plans, advanced planning and scheduling, supply chain performance monitoring, collaborative processes, and cycle--time reduction. Trends in the technology of supply chain management (SCM) will also be studied. | 2 |
| SCM. 517 | Business LeadershipBusiness LeadershipCourse Code: SCM. 517 Credits: 2 The course will support learners in developing their leadership skills. The main areas of focus will be: (1) Presentation skills; (2) Negotiation skills; (3) Teamwork skills; and (4) Dealing with ethic and cultural differences. These will be addressed through a combination of case studies, exercises and discussions. | 2 |
This program is run in a twilight delivery model – with most courses starting at noon and ending by 9 p.m., three or four days per week.
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