Choosing the Right Supply Chain Program

Supply Chain Management education is becoming increasingly important, with organizations relying on the most efficient and effective solutions. Recognizing the growing demand for professional expertise at all levels, AIMS has structured its programs to benefit professionals at every stage of their careers. Our program includes Certified Supply & Logistics Professional (CSLP), Certified Supply Chain Expert (CSCE), Master Diploma in Supply Chain Management (MDSCM), MBA program in supply chain management for executives, and a research-based online doctorate in logistics and supply chain.

Here is a comparison of our supply chain and logistics programs. You can choose the program that best aligns with your current job requirements and future career growth in supply chain management and logistics.

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Academic Scope of Our Supply Chain Programs

The table below presents an overview of the core areas covered in each logistics and supply chain management program.

 

Topics CoveredCSLPCSCEMDSCMMBA
Fundamentals of Logistics and Supply Chainyesyesyesyes
Supply Chain & Logistics Business Strategiesyesyesyesyes
Managing Logistics & Supply Chainsyesyesyesyes
Network Analysis and Designyesyesyesyes
Demand forecastingyesyesyes
Sales and Operations Planningyesyesyes
Managing Inventoryyesyesyes
Transportation Managementyesyesyes
Sourcing and procurementyesyesyes
Pricing and revenue managementyesyesyes
Warehousing Managementyesyesyes
Supply Chain Operations Managementyesyesyes
Customer Relationship Managementyesyes
Supplier Relationship Managementyesyes
Coordination in supply chainyesyes
Implementing Technology in SCyesyes
Managing Relationshipsyesyes
Indepth Study of SCOR Modelyesyes
Design & Implement SC Modelsyesyes
Global Business Management Modelsyes
Building Sustainable Business Management Strategiesyes
Corporate Growth Planning and Strategiesyes
Organizational Behaviours and Functionsyes
Strategic Human Resource Management and Staffingyes
Leadership and Motivationyes
Financial Accounting Managementyes
Cost Accounting Managementyes
Capital Budgeting and Financial Reportingyes
Company Valuation and Cash Flow Modelingyes
Strategic Business Marketingyes
Aligning Marketing with Business Strategiesyes
International Business Marketingyes
Managing Franchising, Strategic Alliance, and Joint Venture.yes
Business Analysis and Data Analysisyes
Business Intelligence, Machine Learning and Artificial Intelligenceyes
Data Pre-Processing and Hypothesis Testingyes
Developing People and Leading Teamsyes
Brainstorming and Communication Skillsyes
Structuring Teams and Forming Organizationsyes
Conflict Resolution and Problem Solvingyes
Organizational Designing and Structuringyes
Implementing Technology for Organizational Agilityyes
Managing Mergers and Acquisition Processesyes
Entrepreneurship and Change Managementyes

Professional Growth and Career Opportunities

The table below highlights the job roles and career prospects available to students upon completing their supply chain management qualification.

Desired Job RoleCSLPCSCEMDSCMMBA
Supply Chain Analystyesyesyesyes
Logistics Coordinatoryesyesyesyes
Inventory Control Specialistyesyesyesyes
Procurement Specialistyesyesyesyes
Demand Planneryesyesyesyes
Transportation Planneryesyesyesyes
Supply Chain Assistantyesyesyesyes
Supply Chain Manageryesyesyes
Logistics Manageryesyesyes
Procurement Manageryesyesyes
Inventory Manageryesyesyes
Sourcing Manageryesyesyes
Distribution Manageryesyesyes
Operations Analystyesyesyes
Supply Chain Planneryesyesyes
Senior Supply Chain Manageryesyes
Operations & Warehouse Manageryesyes
Global Supply Chain Manageryesyes
Supplier Relationship Manageryesyes
Production Planneryesyes
Distribution Operations Manageryesyes
Risk Management Manageryesyes
Director of Supply Chainyes
Chief Supply Chain Officer (CSCO)yes
Vice President of Supply Chain Managementyes
Senior Logistics Directoryes
Head of Global Supply Chain Operationsyes
Executive Director of Procurementyes
Senior Vice President of Operationsyes
Chief SCM Operations Officer (COO)yes