Supply Chain Management
Program Overview
Humber’s Supply Chain Management graduate certificate program provides you with a solid grounding in both business and global supply chain issues. Major changes in processes and technology have led to a high demand for workers with modern supply chain skills.
You will learn to research and analyze the marketplace; develop demand forecasts; evaluate suppliers’ capabilities to deliver; utilize technology such as Systems, Applications, and Products in Data Processing (SAP); develop aggregate and master production plans/schedules; and analyze business processes.
You will also learn industry-standard theories, methods and techniques (Six Sigma, Total Quality Management, Just-in-Time, Lean) and how they apply to supply chain management strategies and problem solving.
Humber is a SAP University Alliances member school, ensuring you learn this key supply chain management software.
Courses
Delivery: At Humber, courses are delivered in the following formats: online, in-person, hybrid (an online, in-person combination) or flexible (offered in-person and online at the same time).
The chart below outlines the delivery options available for each course in this program, by campus. For some academic terms, there may be more than one delivery option available. You’ll be able to select your preferred options when building your course schedule during open enrolment.
Preferences for course delivery will be considered on a first come, first served basis.
International students: the impact of studying from outside of Canada and Post-Graduation Work Permit (PGWP) eligibility differs significantly based on when you start your program. Please review the PGWP eligibility before choosing your program and course delivery.
| Course code and Name | Delivery Type by Location | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Course Code | Course Name | North | Lakeshore | IGS | Online |
| Semester 1 | |||||
| SCM 5000 | Distribution 1 | Synchronous In-Person |
N/A | Synchronous In-Person |
N/A |
| SCM 5001 | Supply and Demand 1 | In-Person Synchronous |
N/A | In-Person Synchronous |
N/A |
| SCM 5002 | Business Processes 1 | Synchronous In-Person |
N/A | Synchronous In-Person |
N/A |
| SCM 5003 | Logistics Technology | In-Person Synchronous |
N/A | In-Person Synchronous |
N/A |
| SCM 5004 | PurchasingSupplier Management | In-Person Synchronous |
N/A | In-Person Synchronous |
N/A |
| SCM 5005 | Business Communications | In-Person Synchronous Asynchronous |
N/A | In-Person Synchronous Asynchronous |
N/A |
| Semester 2 | |||||
| SCM 5500 | Distribution 2 | In-Person | N/A | In-Person | N/A |
| SCM 5501 | Supply and Demand 2 | In-Person | N/A | In-Person | N/A |
| SCM 5502 | Business Processes 2 | In-Person | N/A | In-Person | N/A |
| SCM 5503 | International Logistics | In-Person | N/A | In-Person | N/A |
| SCM 5504 | SCM Competitive Advantage | In-Person | N/A | In-Person | N/A |
| SCM 5505 | Supply Chain Integrative Project | In-Person | N/A | In-Person | N/A |
Upon successful completion of the program, a graduate will:
- Examine the connections between strategic objectives, stakeholder expectations, and supply chain design, functions, processes and roles, to guide decision-making, problem-solving and coordination of tasks.
- Determine the value added and financial implications of supply chain decisions and design on overall business profitability, efficiency and stakeholder satisfaction.
- Ensure supply chain activities and transactions are compliant with relevant legal, regulatory and contractual obligations, and industry and organization standards and policies for quality, health, safety, accountability, social and environmental responsibility.
- Use risk mitigation tools and strategies to inform supply chain management decisions.
- Contribute to the acquisition and sale of goods, services and materials in accordance with best practices and public and private sector stakeholder expectations across a variety of industries.
- Contribute to the strategic planning and scheduling of material requirements, resource allocation and inventory for efficient production and fulfillment of customer orders and returns.
- Coordinate the efficient handling and movement of goods, services, materials and related information within and between supply chains.
- Contribute to the identification and management of continuous improvements to functions and processes within and between supply chains.
- Use available technologies to enhance work performance and support supply chain functions, processes, transactions and communications.
- Monitor relevant trends, emerging technologies, and local and global economic, political and environmental issues to enhance work performance and guide management decisions.
- Use leadership and communication skills to establish and manage strategic relationships with a diversity of stakeholders and support the achievement of business goals.
- Develop and apply ongoing strategies for personal, career and professional development.
Humber Advantages
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Student Experience
Students in this program use Microsoft applications Excel and MapPoint. We also do on-site visits to many industries to see best practices in supply chain management.
Supply Chain Management Students Make a Fresh Impression
A group of Humber Supply Chain Management students impressed judges and made it into the top six of The Fresh Connection Supply Chain Case Competition.
Your Career
Supply chain expertise helps companies manage goods and services locally and around the globe.
The supply chain sector is expanding rapidly in Canada, and an educated workforce is recognized as vital to every successful company’s strategy.
Potential career opportunities in this sector include operations planner; purchasing agent; supply chain analyst; business process analyst; and warehouse, transportation and logistics co-ordinator positions in major Canadian companies. Graduates are well-positioned for a progressive career in management.
Whether it’s sourcing materials, manufacturing goods, or the warehousing and distribution of products, more than three quarters of a million Canadians already work in supply chain roles for private companies, governments, charities and other organizations. According to the Careers in Supply Chain website, more than 27,000 supply chain positions in Canada sit unfilled, and another 66,000 openings are anticipated each year for the next five years.
Employers of recent Supply Chain Management graduates include Canadian Tire Corporation, UPS, Xerox, Suncor, Johnson & Johnson, Walmart, Loblaw, Sobeys, Shoppers Drug Mart, Nestlé, SCI, TJX, Sleep Country Canada and a multitude of other smaller organizations.
Program Availability
| Start Date | LOCATION | STATUS |
|---|---|---|
| January 2024 | North | Open |
| Start Date | LOCATION | STATUS |
|---|---|---|
| September 2024 | North | Opening Soon |
| January 2025 | North | Opening Soon |
| Start Date | LOCATION | STATUS |
|---|---|---|
| January 2024 | IGS | Open |
| January 2024 | North | Closed |
| May 2024 | IGS | Open |
| Start Date | LOCATION | STATUS |
|---|---|---|
| September 2024 | IGS | Opening Soon |
| September 2024 | North | Opening Soon |
| January 2025 | North | Opening Soon |
| January 2025 | IGS | Opening Soon |
| May 2025 | IGS | Opening Soon |
International students can now apply to this program at Humber’s new International Graduate School (IGS).
Supply Chain Management Program
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