The ASCM Supply Chain Technology Certificate course, delivered by LEORON, offers a comprehensive and future-focused overview of the technologies transforming global supply chains. Participants will explore key innovations including blockchain, advanced analytics, the Internet of Things (IoT), cybersecurity, and additive manufacturing. Each module combines conceptual understanding with real-world c
•Understand blockchain fundamentals – Learn what blockchain is and how it works.
•Compare blockchain types – Distinguish between public and private blockchains.
•Evaluate blockchain value – Explore benefits, drawbacks, and security concerns.
•Apply blockchain in supply chains – Review real-world use cases and applications.
•Explore smart contracts & NFTs – Understand automation and digital asset tools.
•Define analytics methods – Differentiate between descriptive, predictive, and prescriptive analytics.
•Use AI and ML in planning – Apply forecasting, automation, and optimization tools.
•Understand data mining – Explore processes and tools for extracting insights.
•Implement new technologies – Follow steps for evaluating and adopting tech.
•Prepare employees – Identify skills required for analytics-driven organizations.
•Define and trace IoT evolution – Understand how IoT has transformed supply chain visibility.
•Use tracking technologies – Apply barcodes, RFID, and QR codes for real-time tracking.
•Build IoT infrastructure – Explore platforms, data integration, and cloud architecture.
•Leverage digital twins – Use simulations for predictive maintenance and optimization.
•Manage IoT risks – Address challenges in cybersecurity, costs, and data sovereignty.
•Understand cybersecurity fundamentals – Identify threats within and across supply chains.
•Establish governance programs – Design governance structures to manage cyber risks.
•Apply control measures – Use firewalls, monitoring, and redundancy to ensure protection.
•Train for resilience – Create cybersecurity awareness across internal and partner teams.
•Secure network access – Implement access controls for employees and suppliers.
•Understand demand forecasting – Learn steps, methods, and data sources for planning.
•Use tech for predictions – Apply AI, ML, and social media data for improved accuracy.
•Reduce forecasting errors – Identify common mistakes and mitigation strategies.
•Integrate with inventory planning – Align demand forecasting with production control.
•Evaluate planning tools – Compare traditional and tech-enabled planning systems.
•Define additive manufacturing – Explore processes, materials, and hybrid options.
•Assess AM benefits – Evaluate speed, customization, and inventory implications.
•Plan AM implementation – Identify best practices for in-house or outsourced setups.
•Explore use cases – Discover where 3D printing creates value in supply chains.
•Recognize limitations – Understand current challenges and when not to use AM.
Supply Chain Managers and Directors
Operations and Production Managers
Procurement and Sourcing Specialists
Logistics and Inventory Managers
IT Leaders and Digital Transformation Officers
Business Analysts and Consultants