SAPICS Knowledge Junction | August 2024
SAPICS Knowledge Junction: Unleashing knowledge and empowering professionals
Welcome to the August ‘24 edition of the SAPICS Knowledge Junction. This newsletter is dedicated to keeping the vibrant SAPICS community informed on upcoming courses and workshops and highlighting some of the Authorised Education Providers (AEPs) As a hub for supply chain and operations professionals, SAPICS is committed to bringing you updates and resources to fuel your continuous learning journey.
SAPICS Courses
The SAPICS short courses are designed to help individuals and organisations get the supply chain basics right and also offer new entrants to the field an understanding of the diverse career opportunities and varied paths available in the supply chain sphere. These courses have been assisting companies and their employees since 1982 when the SAPICS “Basic Stores & Stock Control” (BSSC) and “Principles of Production & Inventory Management” (PPIM) short courses were first introduced.
SAPICS BSSC is seen as the flagship supply chain course in South Africa. Just about every business has a warehouse facility somewhere with stock that needs to be properly managed. This programme is aimed at the team members working in the warehouse.
Second in importance to the field is the SAPICS PPIM. This course’s primary purpose is to provide a fairly in-depth understanding of the total supply chain from the nth tier supplier through to the nth tier customer. This programme is aimed at the supervisory and management level. It is also a forerunner to obtaining the APICS CPIM certification.
The SAPICS BMOM is designed to give those in the supply chain who are not directly involved in the warehousing discipline an insight into the profession in South Africa. This programme introduces the learner to the field of supply chain management and prepares them for the PPIM.
The SAPICS short courses are offered by our network of Authorised Education Partners (AEPs).
Contact bev@sapics.org.za for details about the courses or contact our AEPs directly – details can be found on our website:
SAPICS Authorised Education Partners (AEPs)
SAPICS ultimately seeks to ensure that through various events, activities and education interactions, it is able to provide individuals and organisations with improved knowledge, industry-leading content and best practices pertaining to the Supply Chain Management Profession. Through our network of carefully selected authorised education partners, SAPICS is able to offer not only international certifications but also local courses of exceptional quality.
Meet some of our AEPs and find out about their offerings:
P&L Academy
Know your value: Earn 40% more with a CSCP certification.
The APICS Certified Supply Chain Professional (CSCP) provides you with the knowledge to effectively manage the integration of supply chain activities to maximise a company’s value chain.
Our team is ready to take your call!
For more information, contact us:
Renesh Ranjeeth JHB/EC 067 208 1043 renesh@optimumlearn.com
Malebo Mailula KZN/WC 068 389 6238 malebo@optimumlearn.com
Kent Outsourcing Services
Kent Outsourcing Services, also T/A Demand Driven Africa, has been providing local and overseas companies with Materials, Manufacturing and Distribution Supply Chain Consulting, Certification/Education, and Systems Implementations since 1997.
The company provides courses and programs from ASCM/APICS, SAPICS, ISCEA, VCARE, DDI and the Inchainge Fresh Connection Supply Chain simulations games. It can also provide specific education, training and systems implementation for Business Forecast Systems renowned Forecast Pro Forecasting and Demand Management software. Our Professional Certification Self-Study with Tutoring option is proving to be very successful with learners, with them mostly passing the certification exams at their first attempt.
Currently, the company is more focused on the Educational and Certification Programs from the Demand Driven Institute and their Demand Driven MRP methodology. In addition, the company is a channel partner of Demand Driven Technology. As such we can provide the Training and Implementation Consulting for their cloud/subscription-based IntuiFlow Suite of Demand Driven Software, which also includes Demand Driven Sales and Operations Planning, Shop Floor Scheduling and Execution, Forecasting/Demand Planning and the BI Analytics Reports modules.
For more details, contact Ken Titmuss on +27 83 700 4354, ktitmuss@mweb.co.za, or visit www.kentoutserv.com or www.demanddriven.co.za.
Marieta Glas Consulting & Training
Did you know that SAPICS is a representative in Southern Africa for international organisations such as:
- IBF (Institute Business Forecasting)
- DDI (Demand Driven Institute)
- ASCM (Association for Supply Chain Management)
- ISCEA (International Supply Chain Education Alliance)
This allows SAPICS to offer workshops in-house to organisations looking to train their staff on topics from these international organisations. Reach out to clare@sapics.org.za if you would like more information or a quote.
Institute Business Forecasting
IBF Certification sets the standard for forecasting and planning excellence, a standard that companies across the globe know and trust. Certification allows employers to build strong teams, with specific skills required to deliver serious value to their organisation.
CPF - Certified Professional Forecaster and
ACPF - Advance Certified Professional Forecaster
For more information on IBF certification or to find out when SAPICS will offer an IBF workshop, please email bev@sapics.org.za.
Have a look at the IBF free webinars:
https://ibf.org/knowledge/posts/type/webinar
Demand Driven Institute
The Demand Driven Institute is the global leader in providing Demand Driven content and education. Each year thousands of people around the globe participate in DDI programs both online and in person. As an affiliate of DDI, SAPICS has instructors who can deliver DDI programs in-house or online.
For more information on DDI programs or to find out when SAPICS is offering the next DDI workshop, please email bev@sapics.org.za.
International Supply Chain Education Alliance (ISCEA)
SAPICS is offering a CSCA (Certified Supply Chain Analyst) Online Workshop in October 2024
Are you new to Supply Chain Management?
Would you like to expand your knowledge of Supply Chain Management?
Yes? Then this workshop is for YOU
This 4 half-day workshop is being led by Ken Titmuss and Colin Seftel online
The CSCA Workshop is an entry-level workshop specifically targeted at young professionals, those who are ready to start their career in SCM or those aspiring to move into a career in Supply Chain Management or to gain a solid foundational knowledge of the end-to-end supply chain. The workshop includes the processes, tools and concepts needed to understand, enhance, and improve Supply Chain efficiency and profitability, as well as useful approaches to cleaning, analysing, and deriving understanding from actual supply chain databases. The content covered provides the knowledge and preparation required to sit for the examination which leads to an international certification from ISCEA.
What is included in the workshop?
- Online workshop with experienced Supply Chain Practitioners
- 1 online exam included
- Re-take the exam if required
- Online study guide and copy of workshop slides (electronic copies)
Learning Objectives:
- Gain in-depth knowledge of effective logistics and supply chain management practices and use them to improve your operations.
- Explore the key aspects of supply chain management and discover the opportunities for improving efficiency and effectiveness
- Use supply chain analysis and examination of current operations to adopt a suitable supply chain strategy
- Create a competitive advantage and eliminate internal and external barriers to adopt a more flexible supply chain
- Become an internationally Certified Supply Chain Analyst on the successful completion of the exam
Association for Supply Chain Management
How do you tell a story about global supply chains? It's easier said than done. For The Chain's inaugural episode, host and ASCM's CEO, Abe Eshkenazi, is joined by the creative minds at WAG Entertainment to discuss how they created the soon-to-be-released documentary, The Chain.
The documentary is a six-part series that breaks down how some of the most critical industries create the products and services we use every day.
Hear how working on the docuseries opened the documentarian's eyes to the hidden world of supply chains. Learn how they made the docuseries, the stories it presents and the communities influenced by our global supply chains — and why we must all understand the intricacies of this system to create a better world.
https://therebound.podbean.com/e/supply-chain-a-consumer-story/
“How does the concept of ‘net zero’ apply within supply chain management?”
Join the discussion at our one-of-a-kind masterclass – “Building a Sustainable Supply Chain – Best Practices and Solutions” on 27 – 28 September
To learn more, or sign up click here: Book now
APICS Certificate Programs
Did you know that you can purchase any of the ASCM certificate programs through SAPICS?
There are now six, self-paced, online programs, perfect for entry-level professionals. Each program includes:
- 20 hours of education
-Video clips and practice questions to help cultivate a stronger understanding of each topic
- A comprehensive final exam
- After passing the exam, you receive a certificate and digital badge to display on your LinkedIn profile and within your email signature. Additionally, earn 20 APICS certification maintenance points upon completion of each of these certificate programs.
All the details are listed below. Should you have any questions or concerns, please don't hesitate to contact bev@sapics.org.za We are always here to help and support you in any way we can.
The Inchainge FREE Sustainability Booster Simulation Game
To promote global sustainability, Inchainge, the business simulation game specialists, are offering a FREE opportunity for you to individually take part in the Sustainability Booster Game using their Triple Connection simulation tool.
In the Sustainability Booster Game, you will take on the role of a visionary entrepreneur who needs to balance the essential 3Ps – People, Planet, and Prosperity – in a realistic virtual environment of a company manufacturing chocolate drinks.
You will tackle complex challenges real businesses face today to find solutions that benefit society, the environment, and your bottom line.
The Sustainability Booster is a condensed version of Inchainge’s The Triple Connection business simulation game. This booster prepares you for a journey of transformation and is crafted to introduce the sustainability leaders of tomorrow to the main concepts of sustainability. During 3 levels, and several rounds of the game, you will need to reduce waste, water usage and child labour in your supply chain.
You will start the game with a positive Return on Investment (ROI) and a ‘License to Operate,’ then embark on the journey to achieve a positive sustainability outcome measured by the ‘True ROI.’ Challenge your colleagues to also take part and see at the end if you have achieved your name on the leaderboard as a sustainability champion.
For more information and to sign up go to Free Sustainability Booster Game - Inchainge