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Diploma Program

Supply Chain Management

Diploma

48 weeks

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This program can be offered at the campus(es) below. Please contact the campus of your choosing for program availability and delivery methods.

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Qualify for Professional Supply Chain Management Positions

The Supply Chain Management program prepares you for success in managing the flow of goods and services from suppliers to consumers and requires a variety of skills, including supply and demand estimation, operations planning, financial forecasting, negotiation, and information technology.

  • INTEGRATED SUPPLY CHAIN MANAGEMENT
  • INFORMATION SYSTEMS 
  • NEGOTIATION SKILLS
  • PROCUREMENT
  • CONTRACT MANAGEMENT
  • DEMAND PLANNING 
  • INVENTORY MANAGEMENT AND CONTROL
  • CUSTOMS
  • TRANSPORTATION AND FREIGHT FORWARDING
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Registered College

CDI College is registered as a career college under the Ontario Career Colleges Act, 2005.

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Program Courses

Student Success Strategies

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The purpose of this course is to optimize learning through equipping students with effective study techniques. This course also provides an introduction to personality styles that will be encountered in the workplace and allows students to practise appropriate and productive interaction between the various styles. Emphasis is placed on the types of communication that work best with each style in order to achieve a good working relationship and to manage and resolve conflicts that arise. Students are also introduced to strategies for setting personal goals, managing time, and managing the stress that results from study or work and builds on positive group dynamics and setting expectations for student success

Professional Skills

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This course is designed to equip students with interpersonal skills identified by employers as essential for success in the professional world. Using a variety of instructional methods including case studies, group exercises, and discussion, students learn and practice key communication skills.

Fundamentals of Computers

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This course presents an introductory look at Windows 10 and its interface, tools and features. You will learn about the fundamentals of navigating and personalizing the interface, organizing files and folders, using electronic mail, protecting a computer and searching for information. This course relies heavily on practical hands-on activities that allow you to learn the concepts by practicing them on a regular basis.

Microsoft Word

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This course introduces the students to word processing with Microsoft Word 2016. Relying very heavily on a hands-on practical training approach, students learn by doing through skills-based simulations, training and assessments. The course starts with an overview of Microsoft Office 2016 where you will learn about the common features of the Office applications and file management fundamentals. The course then focuses on the core features of Microsoft Word where students learn proper document formatting, organization and editing using the tools and features of the ribbon. The course will then continue with more advanced topics such as working with tables, lists, objects, templates footnotes and endnotes and mail merges. Finally, the course will explore the collaboration features of Word 2013 that allow users to share and collaborate on documents through the use of track changes, sharing and reviewing and the use of SkyDrive.

Microsoft Excel

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This course introduces the students to spreadsheets with Microsoft Excel 2016. Relying very heavily on a hands-on practical training approach, students learn by doing through skills based simulations, training and assessments. The course starts with an overview of spreadsheets and how to use the common features and functions of Microsoft Excel. The course then focuses on the core features of Microsoft Excel where students learn how to enter and format data and use the various functions and formulas to manage and manipulate the data. The course will then continue with more advanced topics such as performing quantitative analysis with logical, lookup and various mathematical and financial functions. Depicting data visually is an important feature of Excel. Students will learn how to work with charts in Excel to produce a variety of different charts based on data housed in a spreadsheet. Finally students will learn to handle large volumes of data with Datasets and tables.

Microsoft Outlook

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Students work with basic and more advanced features of Microsoft Outlook to manage messages for efficient communication, maintain personal and business contacts, and organize appointments and tasks.

Business Essentials

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This module explores a variety of topics in business organization, operations and management. The history of business in Canada and major forms of business ownership are discussed. Students learn about planning and organizing the structure a business enterprise, managing and maintaining its operations. The concepts of quality and productivity are introduced. The use of the latest information systems and communication technology in conducting business is also covered.

Effective Business Writing

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The workplace of the twenty-first century demands excellent communications skills. The focus of this course is on learning writing techniques that ensure effective business communication: Achieve an effective style by using precise verbs, concrete nouns, and vivid adjective; Write memorandums and e-mail messages that deliver information and make requests; Write letters and memorandums that request information concisely and promote goodwill; Apply skillful writing techniques in refusing requests; Compose carefully planned sales letters; Write letters of appreciation, congratulation, sympathy, recommendation, and introduction; Write effective formal and informal reports ;Write a formal report including data, using tables, charts, and graphs.

Information Systems

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This course provides an introduction to the types of Information Systems used by Supply Chain professionals in the course of daily business. The course examines the types of systems used for planning and execution functions in Supply Chain, including Enterprise Resource Planning Systems, and Best-In-Breed Logistics Systems for Transportation, Warehouse and Customer Relationship Management.

Negotiation Skills

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Negotiations and Supplier Management are an integral part of conducting business globally. It is essential to understand the negotiation process, how to become an effective negotiator and the roles within a negotiation. Course will cover styles of negotiations, sources of power, use of emotion and logic.

Project Management

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This course will provide an overview of what constitutes a project, some of the more useful tools, and a methodology for success. The focus will be on visioning, building a high performance team, communication and change management requirements.

Operations Management

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This course teaches the understanding of manufacturing and service operations with a focus beyond manufacturing for capacity management, planning and scheduling, and use of MRP.

Procurement

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This course will introduce Purchasing as a business discipline with a focus on the Total Cost of Ownership for products and services, and Supplier Relationship Management. Topics include the Purchasing Cycle, Centralized vs. Decentralized purchasing, the preparation of documents for RFI and RFP processes, as well as the various costs involved in purchase decisions (acquisition, ownership, obsolescence, etc.). Students will develop an understanding of supply management and commodity strategy, supplier qualification, selection and management, and strategic cost management.

Contract Management

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This course will provide students with a fundamental understanding of the nature of contracts. Profitability of a joint business venture is based upon strategic partnerships with key suppliers to shorten lead times and reduce bottlenecks within the supply chain. Focus will be on what constitutes a contract, types of supplier relationships, and why partnerships fail.

Demand Planning

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This course will provide a broad introduction to the basics of demand planning, forecasting and inventory management and will prepare the student for a better understanding of the flow of information and materials in a Supply Chain.

Inventory Management & Control

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This course will provide a broad introduction to the basics of materials management, manufacturing planning and control systems, inventory control, physical distribution and information flow among operational functions within the supply chain. It builds understanding of the tactical approach to inventory control that flows from the strategic approach in demand planning and inventory management.

Customs

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This course offers an overview of administering the import and export of goods in Canada. Basic practices for successfully understanding key legislation and regulatory compliance, plus preparing various trade documents are covered.

Packaging and Materials Handling Equipment

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This course provides an introduction to the purposes and types of packaging and equipment used to protect and convey goods through the Supply Chain. The course examines the basic uses, legal requirements, benefits and drawbacks of different options available to help students make better decisions to maximize asset protection and mobility while minimizing cost.

Logistics Management

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This course provides an introduction to warehousing and distribution management. Inventory is the heart of Logistics and Distribution planning can create additional value for customers, or excessive costs. The course examines the functions and purposes of warehousing and how to ensure it meets the requirements of the Supply Chain.

Transportation and Freight Forwarding

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This course provides an overview of the value, methods and trade-offs of the transportation function within a supply chain. It then focuses on understanding the role of the freight forwarder, transportation geography, and how terms of trade are used between buyer and seller in a contract of sales of goods with a focus on international trade. This will include international payments, commercial documentation, cargo security and dangerous goods, plus insurance.

Integrated Supply Chain Management

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This course provides an overview of a Supply Chain from raw materials to consumer purchase. The course examines the roles of members in the Supply Chain and ways to improve efficiency as well as how to identify and mitigate risk in the SC. The course also helps students understand how Supply Chain management has matured from a business cost centre to a strategic initiative.

Career and Employment Strategies

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In addition to learning career-oriented skills, students learn how to get a job in their chosen profession. Our Employment Services department will assist the graduate in resume writing, as well as preparing for job interviews. Our staff is sensitive to current job market trends and the needs of employers in each local market. Our graduates receive guidance and training to use career tools that help job seekers build a better resume and cover letter, manage an online portfolio, hone interviewing skills, and develop a personal brand online. Students will have the use of a computer lab which has unlimited Internet access, as well as job search resources. Facilitators will also be made available to advise on job finding resources, interview skills and techniques and to carry out mock interviews. This course also looks at the planning, preparation, execution, and follow-up stages of an interview: How people find jobs; Employer expectations; Presenting an enthusiastic attitude; Focusing on the right job and the hidden job market; Transferrable skills; Thank you letters; Effective telemarketing; Handling objections, self-confidence, and self-esteem; Individual counselling and coaching.

Field Placement/Practicum

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This 16-week module will prepare Supply Chain Management students for their transition to the workforce. The Field Placement/Practicum will be completed in a supply chain environment. Students will be working under the supervision of experience personnel. During this process the host company will provide the college with a description of duties the student will perform on the job. At the end of the placement, the company will provide an evaluation on the student and the student will provide the college with an evaluation on the placement.

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Admission

Benefits of this program

Employment Opportunities

  • Standard Admissions
    • Grade 12 or equivalent

 

  • Mature Admissions
    • Mature student status (18 years of age or older)
    • Passing score on the entrance examination
  • Graduate faster with an accelerated program
  • Meet the requirements and standards set by the Supply Chain Management Association
  • Learn from Industry-experienced instructors that focus on the most relevant information to your program
  • Get unmatched support from our Career Services team in finding jobs and creating resumes
  • Learn Inventory Management and Control
  • Enter one of Canada's fastest-growing industries
  • Demand Forecasting Lead
  • Dispatch/Driver Clerck
  • Distribution Logistics Analyst
  • Inventory Control Analyst
  • Inventory Clerck
  • Pricing Coordinator
  • Purchasing Agent
  • Shipping and Receiving Clerck
  • Sourcing and Procurement Specialist
  • Supply and Demand Analyst
  • Supply Chain Coordinator
  • Supply Chain Logistics Planner
  • Transportation Specialist
  • Warehouse Operations Specialist
  • Shipping and Receiving Specialist
  • Transportation Supervisor
  • Distribution Logistics Analyst
  • Dispatch / Driver Specialist
  • Standard Admissions
    • Grade 12 or equivalent

 

  • Mature Admissions
    • Mature student status (18 years of age or older)
    • Passing score on the entrance examination
  • Graduate faster with an accelerated program
  • Meet the requirements and standards set by the Supply Chain Management Association
  • Learn from Industry-experienced instructors that focus on the most relevant information to your program
  • Get unmatched support from our Career Services team in finding jobs and creating resumes
  • Learn Inventory Management and Control
  • Enter one of Canada's fastest-growing industries
  • Demand Forecasting Lead
  • Dispatch/Driver Clerck
  • Distribution Logistics Analyst
  • Inventory Control Analyst
  • Inventory Clerck
  • Pricing Coordinator
  • Purchasing Agent
  • Shipping and Receiving Clerck
  • Sourcing and Procurement Specialist
  • Supply and Demand Analyst
  • Supply Chain Coordinator
  • Supply Chain Logistics Planner
  • Transportation Specialist
  • Warehouse Operations Specialist
  • Shipping and Receiving Specialist
  • Transportation Supervisor
  • Distribution Logistics Analyst
  • Dispatch / Driver Specialist
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What People Say About Our Program

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I am thrilled to share how CDI College positively impacted my personal and professional development. Enrolling in the Supply Chain Management program was a pivotal decision that has brought transformative changes in my life. CDI College equipped me with the necessary knowledge for my job.

Wallace M.

Supply Chain Management Graduate

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I'm glad that I enrolled in and completed my diploma program in Supply chain management and logistics with CDI College with flying colours. This has fully launched me into my career path. The courses, the tutors, and the mode of communication were impactful.

Christian E.

Supply Chain Management Graduate

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