In: Operations Management
what are the professional certifications in supply chain management commonly used or highly valued in the industry?
Below are the professional certifications in the area of supply chain management commonly used or high valued in the industry -
1. Certified Supply Chain Professional (CSCP) - Certification course of supply chain professionals who work in one of the areas in the supply chain which include purchasing, manufacturing, order management, implementation of ERP systems, Technology enablement etc.
2. Certified in Production and Inventory Management (CPIM) - Certification course for internal supply chain operations which include inventory management and production management.
3. Six Sigma Blackbelt(Yellowbelt and Greenbelt) Certification - The professional will be implementing a six sigma project after the course for applying six sigma process improvement tools and techniques. Important for Process Improvement initiatives in the firms.
4. Certified in Logistics,Transport and Distribution (CLTD) - Speific certification in integrated logistcs and distribution for better understanding of the supply side and demand side logistics.
5. Project Management Professional (PMP) - Not restricted to supply chain as project management is common to all the industries including banking and finance, IT etc.