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ASCM - Technology in Supply Chain

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Duration:

Only 2 Days

Method

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Classroom / Online / Hybrid

Next date

Next date:

10.2.2025 (Monday)

Overview

This accelerated ASCM: Technology in Supply Chain Certificate course, is a new certification offered by The Association for Supply Chain Management (ASCM) who are the global leader in supply chain organizational transformation, innovation and leadership.

This certificate gives you an understanding of how to implement the latest technologies in your supply chain organization to reduce costs, boost performance and achieve a more sustainable supply chain.

You’ll learn about the newest supply chain technologies through case studies from globally recognized organizations. After completing the certification, you’ll know how to:

  • Streamline and improve operational performance using key technologies
  • Bolster reliability and advance processes by proposing new solutions
  • Minimize security threats and effectively evaluate the benefits and risks of various supply chain technologies
  • Make informed and reliable decisions directly affecting overall supply chain performance

 

At the end of this course, you’ll sit the ASCM exam, and achieve your Technology in Supply Chain Certificate certification.

Through Firebrand’s Lecture | Lab | Review methodology, you’ll get certified at twice the speed of the traditional training and get access to courseware, learn from certified instructors, and train in a distraction-free environment.

Audience

This course is ideal for:

  • Supply Chain Professionals at any level who are looking to get further details on supply chain technology trends
  • IT Professionals who are looking to get a better understanding of how the technology they work with regularly impacts the supply chain

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Four reasons why you should sit your course with Firebrand Training

  1. You'll be trained and certified faster. Learn more on this 2-day accelerated course. You'll get at least 12 hours a day of quality learning time in a distraction-free environment
  2. Your course is all-inclusive. One simple price covers all course materials, exams, accommodation and meals – so you can focus on learning
  3. Pass first time or train again for free. Your expert instructor will deliver our unique accelerated learning methods, allowing you to learn faster and be in the best possible position to pass first time. In the unlikely event that you don't, it's covered by your Certification Guarantee
  4. Study with an award-winning training provider. We've won the Learning and Performance Institute's "Training Company of the Year" three times. Firebrand is your fastest way to learn, with 134561 students saving more than one million hours since 2001

Overview

This accelerated APICS Certified in Transformation for Supply Chain (CTSC) course, will equip supply chain professionals responsible for driving transformation with a collected group of best practices, knowledge, skills and abilities to initiate and enact a digital supply chain transformation. Designed for the modern-day supply chain, CTSC will leverage components of ASCM Standards (SCOR DS, Enterprise Standards for Sustainability and DCM) as tools for assisting with supply chain transformation.

CTSC targets more in-depth knowledge and how to apply that expertise in a rapidly changing real world environment. The CTSC body of knowledge leverages components of ASCM’s globally recognized standards like the SCOR DS, Enterprise Standards for Sustainability and the Digital Capabilities Model (DCM

In just 3 days, you’ll learn Competitive Requirement, Business, Supply Chain Strategy and Operating Models. You’ll also learn how to:

  • Metrics, Control Towers, Business Intelligence, and Advanced Analytics
  • Supply Chain Network Design (Redesign)
  • Effective Process Design, Management, and Continuous Improvement
  • Supply Chain Technology, Digital Capabilities and Business Requirements
  • Critical Success Factors of Supply Chain Transformation Programs
  • Emerging Critical Success Factors of Circularity, Sustainability, Resilience (CSR) and Environmental Social Governance(ESG) Transformation Programs

At the end of this course, you’ll sit the ASCM exam, and achieve your APICS Certified in Transformation for Supply Chain (CTSC) certification. Through Firebrand’s Lecture | Lab | Review methodology, you’ll get certified at twice the speed of the traditional training and get access to courseware, learn from certified instructors, and train in a distraction-free environment.

 

Audience

This course is ideal for:

  • Those in an ‘enabling’ position such as IT, engineering, or leadership roles.

Benefits

Seven reasons why you should sit your course with Firebrand Training

  1. Two options of training. Choose between residential classroom-based, or online courses
  2. You'll be certified fast. With us, you’ll be trained in record time
  3. Our course is all-inclusive. A one-off fee covers all course materials, exams**, accommodation* and meals*. No hidden extras.
  4. Pass the first time or train again for free. This is our guarantee. We’re confident you’ll pass your course the first time. But if not, come back within a year and only pay for accommodation, exams and incidental costs
  5. You’ll learn more. A day with a traditional training provider generally runs from 9 am – 5 pm, with a nice long break for lunch. With Firebrand Training you’ll get at least 12 hours/day of quality learning time, with your instructor
  6. You’ll learn faster. Chances are, you’ll have a different learning style to those around you. We combine visual, auditory and tactile styles to deliver the material in a way that ensures you will learn faster and more easily
  7. You’ll be studying with the best. We’ve been named in the Training Industry’s “Top 20 IT Training Companies of the Year” every year since 2010. As well as winning many more awards, we’ve trained and certified over 135,000 professionals
  • * For residential training only. Doesn't apply for online courses
  • ** Some exceptions apply. Please refer to the Exam Track or speak with our experts

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Benefits

Seven reasons why you should sit your course with Firebrand Training

  1. Two options of training. Choose between residential classroom-based, or online courses
  2. You'll be certified fast. With us, you’ll be trained in record time
  3. Our course is all-inclusive. A one-off fee covers all course materials, exams**, accommodation* and meals*. No hidden extras.
  4. Pass the first time or train again for free. This is our guarantee. We’re confident you’ll pass your course the first time. But if not, come back within a year and only pay for accommodation, exams and incidental costs
  5. You’ll learn more. A day with a traditional training provider generally runs from 9 am – 5 pm, with a nice long break for lunch. With Firebrand Training you’ll get at least 12 hours/day of quality learning time, with your instructor
  6. You’ll learn faster. Chances are, you’ll have a different learning style to those around you. We combine visual, auditory and tactile styles to deliver the material in a way that ensures you will learn faster and more easily
  7. You’ll be studying with the best. We’ve been named in the Training Industry’s “Top 20 IT Training Companies of the Year” every year since 2010. As well as winning many more awards, we’ve trained and certified over 135,000 professionals
  • * For residential training only. Doesn't apply for online courses
  • ** Some exceptions apply. Please refer to the Exam Track or speak with our experts

Think you are ready for the course? Take a FREE practice test to assess your knowledge!

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Curriculum

Module 1: Blockchain

  • Define blockchain technology and discuss how it works.
  • Compare and contrast public and private blockchains
  • Discuss the benefits and drawbacks of blockchain technology.
  • Identify factors to consider when implementing blockchain technology.
  • Explain how blockchain technology is used in supply chains.

Module 2: What Is Blockchain?

  • Defining Blockchain
  • Why Is Blockchain Important?
  • Key Elements of a Blockchain
  • How Blockchain Works
  • Blockchain Consensus

Module 3: Types of Blockchains

  • Different Types of Blockchain Networks
  • Public Blockchain
  • Private Blockchain
  • Public versus Private Blockchains

Module 4: Advantages and Disadvantages of Using Blockchain

  • Benefits of Blockchain
  • Smart Contracts
  • Non-fungible Tokens (NFTs)
  • Threats to Blockchain Security

Module 5: Implementation Considerations for Blockchain

  • Factors to Consider When Implementing Blockchain Implementation Steps

Module 6: Blockchain in Supply Chain

  • How Is Blockchain Used in Supply Chain?
  • Case Study: An American Multinational Retail Corporation
  • Case Study: PharmaLedger Case Study: A Global Leader in Logistics
  • Case Study: An American Multinational Automobile Manufacturer
  • Case Study: A Swiss Multinational Food and Drink Processing Company

Module 7: Advanced Analytics and Automation

  • Define advanced analytics and automation.
  • Compare and contrast descriptive, diagnostic, predictive, prescriptive, and cognitive analytics.
  • Explain the process of data mining and challenges the process can present to a company.
  • Discuss data storage options and cloud computing security concerns.
  • Describe how artificial intelligence and machine learning are used in supply chain.
  • List some of the skills employees need to work with advanced analytics and automation.

Module 8: What Are Advanced Analytics and Automation?

  • Advanced Analytics
  • End-to-End Analytics Process
  • Automation
  • Automation—Robotics

 Module 9: Advanced Analytics Methods

  • Operations Research and Management Sciences
  • Descriptive, Diagnostic, Prescriptive, Predictive and Cognitive Analytics Dashboards

Module 10: Data Mining

  • The Importance of Data and Data Mining
  • The Data Mining Process
  • Data Mining Tools— Extract, Transform, Load (ETL)
  • Data Mining Tools—Relational Databases and SQL
  • Data Mining Tools—CRISP-DM

Module 11: Data Storage and Security

  • Data Warehouses
  • Cloud Computing
  • Data Security

Module 12: Artificial Intelligence

  • Types of Artificial Intelligence
  • Machine Learning and Deep Learning
  • Supervised and Unsupervised Learning
  • Natural Language Processing

Module 13: Selecting and Implementing New Technology

  • Steps to Selecting New Technology
  • Total Cost of Ownership
  • Implementation Best Practices
  • Employee Skills

Module 14: Internet of Things

  • Explain what the internet of things (IoT0 is, how it evolved, and how it can be used.
  • Describe the need for and benefits of track and trace technology.
  • Identify several types of technology needed for data capture, transmission, and access in IoT.
  • Discuss what is needed for IoT infrastructure, including platforms and business application integration.
  • Explain the concept of digital twins, why they are used, and their benefits and risks.
  • Identify IoT applications in manufacturing and retail.
  • Identify IoT challenges and possible actions to avoid these risks.

Module 15: What Is the Internet of Things?

  • Defining IoT
  • Evolution of IoT

Module 16: Visibility and the Need for Track and Trace

  • Supply Chain Visibility
  • What Is Track and Trace
  • Barcoding and QR Codes
  • Radio Frequency Identification (RFID)
  • Types of RFID
  • Not Just “Where Is My Package”—The Importance of IoT IoT and Data Regulation

Module 17: Technology Needed for IoT

  • The Cloud
  • Data Capture and Translations
  • Data Transmission
  • Data Access and Actionability

Module 18: IoT Infrastructure

  • What Is an IoT Platform?
  • Enablement
  • Device and Software Management
  • Data Synchronization
  • Application Programming Interfaces (APIs)
  • Data Streaming
  • Event Management
  • Accessibility to IoT Data Feeds
  • Data Intelligence and Analytics
  • Big Data Sets
  • Edge Computing

Module 19: Digital Twins

  • What Is a Digital Twin?
  • More than Just Sensor Data
  • Containerization
  • IT/OT Convergence
  • Module 20: IOT and Business Segment Applications
    Integration of IoT into Business Sections
  • Shop Floor and Field Operations Visibility
  • Predictive Maintenance
  • Remote and Outsourced Operations
  • Retail

Module 21: Challenges to Implementation

  • Financial Impact
  • Cybersecurity
  • Data Sovereignty
  • Monitoring Methodologies

Module 22: Redundancy, Firewalls, and Anti-Hacking Technology

  • Redundancy and Methods to Achieve It
  • Firewalls
  • Anti-Hacking Technology

Module 23: Demand Planning Technologies

  • Explain demand planning and the importance of demand planning technologies in the supply chain
  • Describe the essential steps in forecasting demand
  • Explain how to select the correct forecasting method to predict demand
  • Describe the future of demand planning using technology as an enabler
  • Identify several types of forecasting errors and their sources
  • Recognize the role of demand planning in inventory management

Module 24: The Importance of Demand Planning Technologies in Supply Chain

  • What is Demand Planning?
  • Demand Planning Technologies

Module 25: Essential Steps in Forecasting Demand

  • Steps in the Forecasting Process
  • Determining What to Forecast
  • Sources of Data for Forecasting
  • A Smartphone Accessory Retail Case Study

Module 26: Forecasting Methods Used in Supply Chain

  • Types of Forecasting Methods
  • Judgmental Forecasting Method
  • Statistical Forecasting Method
  • Combination Forecasting Method
  • Choosing the Right Forecasting Method

Module 27: The Future of Demand Planning

  • Elements of Demand Planning
  • Why is Demand Planning Important?
  • Methods of Demand Planning Using Technology
  • Machine Learning (ML) For Better Demand Predictions
  • Streamline Forecasting Processes with AI
  • Artificial Intelligence versus Machine learning
  • Role of IoT in Demand Planning
  • Social Media and User-Generated Online Traffic Data
  • Time Series Forecasting: Use Cases
  • Technology Company Forecasting Problem
  • Traditional Planning versus Technology Planning

Module 28: Reliability of Forecasting

  • Sources of Forecasting Errors and How to Reduce Them
  • Types of Errors

Module 29: The Role of Demand Planning in Inventory Control

  • How Demand Planning Fits within Inventory Control
  • Methods of Inventory Control
  • Strategies Used in Production Planning and Scheduling
  • Production Environments

Module 30: Additive Manufacturing (3D Printing)

  • Define Additive Manufacturing / 3D Printing.
  • Provide examples of how Additive Manufacturing can benefit the supply chain.
  • Identify the limitations of Additive Manufacturing.
  • Describe when a company should use Additive Manufacturing.
  • Summarize the advantages and disadvantages of bringing Additive Manufacturing in-house vs. outsourcing.

Module 32: What Is Additive Manufacturing?

  • Defining Additive Manufacturing
  • Traditional manufacturing – Subtractive
  • Benefits of Additive Manufacturing—Still an Emerging Technology
  • Case Study: TARDIS Light Switch Covers
  • Types of Additive Manufacturing

Module 33: What Does Additive Manufacturing Mean for Supply Chain?

  • Prototypes
  • Inventory Implications
  • Distribution Implications (Portability)
  • Customization

Module 34: State of Additive Manufacturing in Supply Chain

  • Today
  • Tomorrow

Module 35: Limitations of 3D printing today

  • Configuration with Other Technology
  • Post-processing Requirements
  • Volume Requirements
  • Complex Material Sourcing
  • Newer Technologies

Module 36: In-house versus Outsourcing Considerations

  • Costs
  • Value
  • Intellectual Property Issues
  • Procurement and Partner Integration

Module 37: Additive Manufacturing Implementation

  • Parts Specifically Designed for 3D Printing
  • Using 3-D Printing as a Backup
  • Supply Chain Uncertainty

Curriculum

Module 1: Introduction

  • Define and Classify the Types of Supply Chains
  • Learn the Supply Chain Maturity Stages
  • Explore Business Cases for Transformation

 

Module 2: Supply Chain Transformation Strategy Overview

  • Understand Organizational Supply Chain Strategies
  • Market types
  • Strategy types
  • Supply chain strategic components (examples include goals, key performance indicators (KPIs), action plans, and strategy maps)

 

Module 3: Comprehend Organizational Value Proposition

  • Suppliers
  • Service providers
  • Product and service operations
  • Intermediaries
  • Customers
  • Supply chain network

 

Module 4: Research Models, Frameworks, and Benchmarking Tools

  • Balanced scorecard
  • ASCM SCOR Digital Standard (SCOR DS) and SCORmark
  • Global Reporting Initiative (GRI)
  • ASCM Enterprise Standards for Sustainability
  • ISO standards
  • ASCM Digital Capabilities Model (DCM) for Supply Networks
  • Capabilities Maturity Model Integration (CMMI)
  • American Productivity & Quality Centre (APQC) supply chain planning benchmark

 

Module 5: Explore Cost and Service Optimization Roadmaps

  • Lean
  • Six sigma
  • Theory of constraints (TOC)
  • Total quality management (TQM)
  • Agile operations
  • Project management

 

Module 6: Understand Organizational Design

  • Organizational types and size
  • Organization structure and hierarchy
  • Talent assessment and alignment
  • Collaboration mechanisms
  • Performance management models

 

Module 6: Understand Risk Management Methodology

  • Risk context
  • Risk management framework
  • Risk identification, analysis, and evaluation
  • Risk treatment options

 

Module 7: Understand Supply Chain Security Landscape

  • Information security
  • Cybersecurity
  • Physical security
  • Counterfeits

 

Module 8: The Drivers of Supply Chain Transformation

  • Recognize the Internal and External Organizational Context
  • Tools and models for understanding context
  • Market and customer segmentation
  • Culture and capabilities
  • Technologies

 

Module 9: Discuss Benchmarking and Relative Performances

  • Customer satisfaction and retention
  • Efficiency and effectiveness
  • Supply chain costs
  • Growth

 

Module 10: Outline Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) and Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) Requirements

  • Supply Chain Transformation Leadership and Culture
  • Identify Supply Chain Transformation Leadership Skills
  • Understand Organizational Culture to Enable Transformation.

Exam Track

At the end of this accelerated course, you’ll sit the following exam at the Firebrand Training centre, covered by your Certification Guarantee:

Technology in Supply Chain Certificate exam

The exam is available to the participant on the learning platform once they have gone through the content. Unlike the Certifications (CSCP, CLTD, CPIM), individuals take the exam on the platform itself.

  • Duration: two-hour
  • Number of questions: 50-60 questions

Exam Track

At the end of this accelerated course, you’ll sit the following exam at the Firebrand Training centre, covered Certification Guarantee:

APICS Certified in Transformation for Supply Chain (CTSC) exam

  • Duration: 3 ½ hours
  • Number of questions: 150 questions
  • Passing score: 300-350

What's Included

Your accelerated course includes:

  • Accommodation *
  • Meals, unlimited snacks, beverages, tea and coffee *
  • On-site exams **
  • Exam vouchers **
  • Practice tests **
  • Certification Guarantee ***
  • Courseware
  • Up-to 12 hours of instructor-led training each day
  • 24-hour lab access
  • Digital courseware **
  • * For residential training only. Accommodation is included from the night before the course starts. This doesn't apply for online courses.
  • ** Some exceptions apply. Please refer to the Exam Track or speak with our experts
  • *** Pass first time or train again free as many times as it takes, unlimited for 1 year. Just pay for accommodation, exams, and incidental costs.

What's Included

Your accelerated course includes:

  • Accommodation *
  • Meals, unlimited snacks, beverages, tea and coffee *
  • On-site exams **
  • Exam vouchers **
  • Practice tests **
  • Certification Guarantee ***
  • Courseware
  • Up-to 12 hours of instructor-led training each day
  • 24-hour lab access
  • Digital courseware **
  • * For residential training only. Accommodation is included from the night before the course starts. This doesn't apply for online courses.
  • ** Some exceptions apply. Please refer to the Exam Track or speak with our experts
  • *** Pass first time or train again free as many times as it takes, unlimited for 1 year. Just pay for accommodation, exams, and incidental costs.

Prerequisites

There are no prerequisites for this accelerated course.

Unsure whether you meet the prerequisites? Don’t worry. Your training consultant will discuss your background with you to understand if this course is right for you.

Prerequisites

 There are no prerequisites for this accelerated course.

Unsure whether you meet the prerequisites? Don’t worry. Your training consultant will discuss your background with you to understand if this course is right for you.

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