Auto industry supply chain issues are especially focused on purchasing and supplier development, risk management, inbound logistics, aftermarket parts management and a rather unique kind of outbound vehicle transportation.

Participants will learn about a broad range of vehicle industry oriented supply chain topics including SCM strategy, SCM finance, forecasting, negotiations, procurement strategy, supplier development, risk management, production operations, quality management processes and Six Sigma, trade management, logistics and transportation management. New manufacturing and logistics technologies are also explored.

AUTO INDUSTRY CERTIFICATE:
Global Purchasing and Supply Chain Management

PROGRAM OUTLINE

Vehicle industry supply chain issues are especially focused on purchasing and supplier development, risk management, inbound logistics, after-market parts management and a rather unique kind of outbound vehicle transportation.

Participants will learn about a broad range of vehicle industry oriented supply chain topics including SCM strategy, SCM finance, forecasting, negotations, procurement strategy, supplier development, risk management, production operations, quality management processes and Six Sigma, trade management, logistics and transportation management.

• The Program will be held over the course of a year with separate winter and fall classroom terms.
  
• The overall program will consist of some 23 distinct classroom sessions. 
  
• Sessions will be held on Thursday afternoon/evenings from 3:30 - 7:00 p.m. 
  
• Sessions will be spread out over the course of the year with some break weeks throughtout the year to allow for travel, personal weeks, etc.  
  
• Most sessions will involve a combination of academic and industry faculty on the same topics. 
  
• A typical session could involve an introduction to the topic, followed by a light meal break, and continuing with a more applied discussion of the topic. 
  
• Sessions will be held at AIAG headquarters in Southfield, Michigan.