Certificate in Supply Chain Innovation
About This Course
The Diploma (Conversion) in Supply Chain Sustainability & Innovation will replace the existing Diploma (Conversion) in Supply Chain Management & Innovation, to reflect the new emphasis on sustainable and resilient supply chain.
Whether you are an experienced professional or someone looking to transition into the supply chain field, this course offers a comprehensive focus on sustainability and supply chain resilience. It explores how emerging technologies can enhance efficiency and adaptability, while teaching participants to incorporate Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) principles into supply chains. You will develop the skills to design supply chain systems that are both sustainable and resilient in the face of global challenges.
The curriculum has been updated to strengthen the focus on sustainability and resilience, alongside leveraging digital technologies, automation, and data analytics. This ensures that participants are equipped with cutting-edge tools to drive supply chain innovation and adaptability in a rapidly changing global environment.
Targeted Job Roles and Knowledge Application:
This course is ideal for individuals aiming for roles in
Logistics Sector:
• Warehouse Officer /Inventory Controller / Quality Control Officer /Warehouse Facilities Management Officer
• Warehouse Storekeeper/Inventory Coordinator/Logistics Coordinator
Wholesale Trade Sector:
• Procurement Executive / Sourcing Executive.
Participants will acquire practical skills in optimising supply chain operations, including inventory management, procurement strategies, and sourcing practices. The program emphasises applying sustainability principles and emerging technologies, such as automation and data analytics, to enhance supply chain performance and efficiency, ensuring readiness for the evolving demands of global supply chains.
What You'll Learn
Key areas of focus include sustainable procurement, global trade systems, transportation and warehousing, and circular economies. Participants will apply tools like Excel for supply chain analytics, Robotic Process Automation, and understand how Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) principles contribute to creating efficient, adaptable, and sustainable supply chains.
By the end of this course, participants will be ready to apply these skills to roles in supply chain management, with a particular focus on resilience and sustainability, ensuring they can adapt to the evolving demands of global supply chains. The expected learning outcomes are:
• Understand and apply sustainable supply chain principles, integrating Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) factors and circular economy strategies to reduce waste and enhance resilience in supply chains.
• Implement sustainable procurement practices, optimising resource efficiency, reducing carbon footprints, and ensuring ethical sourcing in alignment with circular economy principles.
• Optimise global trade and distribution systems by applying sustainable practices, understanding inventory management, customs procedures, trade documentation, and compliance with international trade laws.
• Design and manage sustainable and resilient transportation and warehousing operations, incorporating digitalisation and optimising delivery and warehousing processes for efficiency and sustainability.
• Utilise advanced analytics tools such as Excel and Tableau to analyse supply chain performance, apply SCOR (Supply Chain Operating Reference) me
Entry Requirements
The following are the entry requirement for the Diploma (Conversion) in Supply Chain Sustainability & Innovation:
• A diploma or higher qualification in any discipline from a local post-secondary education institution (PSEI). OR
• Applicants who possess an ITE Technical Diploma / Technical Engineer Diploma / Work-Study Technical Diploma can also apply. OR
• Foreign equivalent qualifications or other qualifications will be evaluated on a case-by-case basis. OR
• Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL): Applicants who do not meet the entry requirements may be considered for admission to the course based on evidence of at least 5 years of relevant working experience or supporting evidence of competency. Suitable applicants who are shortlisted may have to go through an interview and/or entrance test.