36-Hour Certificate Program | Niagara University

Certificate Program

The Niagara University supply management certificate program is designed to be a comprehensive and convenient way to learn about managing key aspects of the supply chain. It is designed as a professional development resume builder for managers with no formal logistics education.

The purpose is two-fold: First, to learn practical ways to save money and improve performance in key areas of the supply chain. Second, the student will gain a broader perspective on management and drivers of the supply chain, thus enhancing career advancement.

Niagara University’s Center for Supply Chain Excellence is offering a new format for its supply management certificate program. Six one-day programs are offered on key concepts in supply chain management. You choose five of the six to complete the program and receive the Niagara Center of Supply Chain Excellence Certificate Plaque.

Each seminar day has two goals: Introduce the participants to key management concepts and then discuss leading edge practices and current issues.

Niagara Center for Supply Chain Excellence – seminar titles and topics (subject to change)

Note: Content is subject to change due to class discussion and time restrictions.

Supply Chain & Logistics Management

Brief Introduction to SCM
Logistics
State of Logistics
Understanding the Supply Chain
Strategic Nature of SCM
Supply Chain Metrics

Procurement, Purchasing, and Negotiation

Key points for Purchasing and Supply Management
Importance of Purchasing/Supply Management
Total Cost of Ownership
Contracts
Supplier Relations
Negotiations
Ethics
Future Trends

Inventory Management and Warehousing

Inventory
Holding Costs
Managing Inventory
Warehouse Operations
Concerns and Observations
Warehouse Variables
Picking and Packing
Types of Warehouses
Dimensional Weight
Changes & Impacts

Transportation & Freight Management

Overview of Transportation and “Traffic” and U.S. Freight Transportation Industry
Modes of Freight Transportation, including Truckload and LTL,
Understanding the carrier
Documentation and Claims Overview
Freight Rates and Fuel Surcharge Practices
Important regulatory Information
LTL Overview
Marketplace Dynamics
LTL Pricing
How to Leverage Freight Savings

Global Trade and Logistics

Supply Chain Best Practices
Supply Chain Terms
Indirect vs Direct Goods
Globalization
Supplier Selection
Risks and Barriers
Types of Entry
Rules, Regulations and Documents
Export and Import
Foreign Trade Regulations
Harmonized Commodity
Bonds/Brokers/Duty

One Hour Corporate Briefings

Jack Ampuja has worked with Fortune 500 firms and presented to groups large and small, locally and nationally. An experienced manager, educator and consultant, he brings this experience and knowledge to his presentations and can answer many of your questions about the latest trends in supply chain management. He is available to do one hour briefings to executive teams on a variety of supply chain topics – including “Logistics Trends,” “International Supply Chain management, “Collaborative Purchasing,” “Outsourcing,” “Strategic Inventory Management,” and “Customer Service Measurement.”