Essentials of Supply Chain Management
Build foundational knowledge and skills needed for effective supply chain management.
Foundations and Frameworks
From learning the steps to execute a successful product launch to reviewing the components of performance management, AIAG’s Essentials of Supply Chain Management e-learning modules are the perfect fit for those just starting out — or still building foundational skills — in supply chain management.
This coursework is intended for entry-level automotive SCM-oriented employees, prospective entrants into an automotive supply chain management career, and students looking to increase foundational knowledge of supply chain management.
Content is provided in six modules (available in English and Spanish) that feature a variety of examples and scenarios, along with interactive tools, embedded videos, and brief knowledge checks. The modules can be taken independently or all together, depending on your specific needs. Note that Module 1 – Overview is highly recommended as a starting point for all learners interested in some or all of this series Each takes approximately 30 to 60 minutes to complete. Modules are available for 60 days after registration.
Module 1 – Overview is available for free to both AIAG members and non-members.
This module focuses on defining supply chain management, explaining supply chain strategy, and exploring the supply chain process. Along with an overview of specific terminology and definitions, the module covers supply chain phases (i.e., inputs, transformation, and outputs), supplier tiers, relevant roles and responsibilities in organizations, and more.
This module takes approximately 55 minutes to complete. Participants have access to the module for 60 days after registration.
Learn how to plan for supply chain risks, make contingency plans, and build a risk management program. Find out how advanced technologies assist in strategic planning. Additional topics covered include corporate responsibility, supply base mapping, and the objectives of supply chain management.
This module takes approximately 60 minutes to complete. Participants have access to the module for 60 days after registration.
Learn the steps to execute a successful product launch — such as introducing a new vehicle into the consumer market — in this module on program planning. Topics covered include understanding customer requirements, developing new products, capacity planning, constraints management, packaging design, and service parts planning.
This module takes approximately 50 minutes to complete. Participants have access to the module for 60 days after registration.
This module reviews the components of performance management, including manufacturing process types, the Master Production Schedule (MPS), throughput and mix considerations, manpower evaluation, Material Requirements Planning (MRP), and shipping.
This module takes approximately 35 minutes to complete. Participants have access to the module for 60 days after registration.
This module explores how to manage day-to-day operations, including transportation management, various aspects of inventory management, electronic data interchange, and work instruction sheets. Additional topics covered include returnable container management, common transportation documents (e.g., bill of lading, packing list, commercial invoice, etc.), and more.
The module takes approximately 60 minutes to complete. Participants have access to the module for 60 days after registration.
Providing an overview of the components of performance management, this module defines continuous improvement, reviews supplier performance management and scorecard examples, explains feedback loops, and identifies measurable supply chain key performance indicators (KPIs). It includes a downloadable glossary of relevant terms for future reference.
This module takes approximately 35 minutes to complete. Participants have access to the module for 60 days after registration.
