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ASCM Self-Study

Master supply chain management terminology and concepts with the Advanced Supply Chain Management (ASCM) course. ASCM is a self-study course and consists of five modules that may be purchased individually or as a complete set. All courses are available on CD-ROM and include an introduction, executive overview, case study, and self-testing.

Who will benefit from ASCM?

• Professionals with a basic knowledge of supply chain theory who seek to optimize their organizations' supply chain performance
  
• Consultants
  
• Professionals who desire employment in the supply chain management field

The ASCM curriculum includes

Supply Chain Creates Net Value
This course provides an overview of supply chain theory, customer and organizational benefits, and a baseline structure for building a company's supply chain infrastructure. View Course objectives.

Build a Competitive Infrastructure
In this course, you will learn all the tips and techniques you need to leverage technology, communicate with others in the supply chain, and incorporate strategies to optimize competitiveness. View Course objectives.

Leverage Worldwide Logistics
This course focuses on the intricacies of linking all entities in your global supply chain for more effective procurement, production, distribution, communications, and
customer service. View Course objectives.

Synchronize Supply with Demand
In this course, you will learn about common supply and demand problems, synchronization inhibitors, and the key synchronization enabler: collaboration. View Course objectives.

Measure Performance Globally
In this course, you will learn the techniques you need to measure performance within a supply chain and initiate best-practice procedures to optimize efficiency. View Course objectives.

Order the ASCM full-curriculum CD-ROM set and save 20%. The full curriculum includes all five courses on one CD-ROM.

Advanced Supply Chain Management (ASCM) Reprints
Advanced Supply Chain Management Reprints is a collection of articles designed to support and extend the ASCM curriculum. This wide range of articles, both practical and theoretical, illuminates what supply chain management is and how it can be applied to achieve superior performance. This publication is strongly recommended as a stand-alone reference or as a supplement to your other ASCM preparation methods. Order your ASCM reprints today!

Questions about ASCM? E-mail APICS Customer Support.