Proficiency courses

The course, structured into five sessions, covers the fundamental aspects of warehouse management, including:

• Operations
• Equipment
• Systems
• Costs and Outsourcing
• Performance

These sessions are designed to provide an in-depth understanding of each crucial element of warehouse management, integrating both financial and managerial perspectives. Additionally, topics related to investments, insurance, risk management, outsourcing, workforce management, and the use of IT systems are included, all of which are essential for the efficiency and success of operations.

Participants benefit from a personalized learning format, which includes in-person sessions as well as options for self-paced learning at home. Throughout the course, participants receive continuous support from our trainers. Upon completion of this course at the Supply Chain Management Center (SCMC), participants will receive a certification that validates the skills and knowledge acquired, providing an excellent opportunity for career advancement.

This course stands out in the Romanian market due to its unique and personalized approach, offering participants the opportunity to develop their skills through a flexible learning format, with practical sessions and visits to benchmark warehouses. Access to an extensive network of specialists and unparalleled resources adds value to the course, creating the foundations for long-term partnerships and the application of best practices in the field.

The course not only provides a diploma in warehouse management but also equips participants with the tools necessary to grow, learn, and advance as professionals in the warehousing and supply chain industry.

Participants have the opportunity to develop their skills through a personalized learning format, both in-person and autonomously at home, with continuous assistance throughout the course. Completing this course at the Supply Chain Management Center will certify your knowledge and skills, providing an excellent opportunity for career advancement.

Through our network of specialists and unmatched resources of case studies and examples, we offer more than just a diploma in transportation – we provide the tools necessary to grow, learn, and progress as a professional in the industry.

Multimodal institutions are in constant competition, and this course is unique on the Romanian market because it integrates diverse managerial perspectives, enabling decision-making based on complete information, both from the transporter's and the client's viewpoint. The ultimate goal is to provide customized solutions tailored to the client's objectives while considering the total cost of ownership (TCO).

The topics covered in the five sessions include:

• Road / Air / Maritime / Rail Transport
• Legislation
• Physical Distribution
• Information Systems
• Outsourcing
• Financial Concepts and Costs

This course offers comprehensive and up-to-date training in the transportation field, preparing you for the challenges and opportunities of a dynamic and ever-changing industry.

In recent years, disruptions have shaken the global supply chain. The surge in demand for delivered goods tested the capacity of production centers to keep up, restrictions slowed transit, and the labor shortage caused blockages in ports. These disruptions have made headlines and introduced the term "supply chain" into the everyday vocabulary of a wider audience.

Companies have realized how much their operational activities depend on the professional management of the supply chain by highly qualified individuals. Industry professionals have started to recognize the value of education and the development of supply chain management skills.

• Logistics, Supply Chain and Lean Logistics – Introduction to fundamental concepts, decision-making methods (break-even analysis, preference matrix, decision tree), performance indicators and Supply Chain strategies, Lean Six Sigma, KANBAN.
• Process Management – Analysis of the organization through processes, process mapping, the concepts of “lean” and “agile”, total costs in the Supply Chain, the strategic impact of logistics on the organization and distribution, performance indicators and the design of a sustainable Supply Chain.
• Project Management – Development of project management skills, including defining the scope, specific tools, cost, risk and quality management in projects.
• Cost Management – Interpretation of business financial indicators, profitability analysis, understanding the balance sheet and profit and loss account, the concept and analysis of TCO (Total Cost of Ownership).
• Change Management – Principles and strategies for implementing changes in the organization and the supply chain, risk management, continuous improvement, automation and integration of information technology in the Supply Chain.

Participants have the opportunity to develop their skills through a personalized learning format, which includes both in-person sessions and self-paced learning from home, while benefiting from continuous support throughout the course. Completing this course at the Supply Chain Management Center certifies the skills and knowledge acquired, providing an excellent opportunity for career advancement.

This course is unique on the Romanian market, serving as a model due to its comprehensive and personalized approach that integrates diverse managerial perspectives.

The course provides comprehensive and up-to-date training, preparing you for the challenges and opportunities of a dynamic and ever-evolving industry, thus ensuring you a competitive advantage in your career.

Developing skills and addressing competency gaps are essential for the successful implementation of strategies and adapting to change for procurement personnel. For procurement professionals, continuous training is crucial for career growth and professional development.

Here are some reasons why procurement professionals should follow an ongoing training process:

● Development of skills and knowledge

Continuous training allows procurement professionals to stay updated with the latest trends, best practices, and tools in the industry. Whether it’s enhancing cost-calculation skills, becoming more effective negotiators, or making strategic decisions, training offers growth opportunities. Additionally, ongoing improvement is vital to leveraging innovations in procurement processes.

● Creating the foundation for cost savings

Well-trained professionals are more efficient in cost management and negotiating favourable deals. Effective purchasing skills allow procurement professionals to secure better conditions with suppliers, directly contributing to cost savings for the organization. Training in negotiation provides the necessary tools to draft contracts with optimized terms, aligned with organizational objectives.

● Improving supplier relationships

Securing lower prices is an important goal, but developing communication and relationship-building skills with suppliers can lead to long-term partnerships and overall better outcomes. During times of crisis, companies that had strong relationships with their suppliers managed to obtain the necessary deliveries to fulfil customer orders.

Procurement training can provide skills for more efficient problem-solving through collaboration. Procurement professionals need the right tools and confidence to focus on identifying the root causes and implementing solutions, thus fostering a culture of continuous improvement and learning from challenges.

Completing this course at the Supply Chain Management Center will certify the knowledge and skills acquired, providing you with an excellent opportunity for career advancement. With our network of specialists and unparalleled case studies and examples, we offer more than just a procurement diploma – we provide the tools necessary to grow, learn, and progress as a professional in the industry.

This term covers the processes from raw material extraction to the delivery of finished products to end users, but also includes various product-related services, such as service provision, waste management, or recycling. In a world where sustainability, waste recovery, and circular economy are becoming increasingly important, good planning of activities within processes is key to success.

Supply chain planning is the process through which optimal volumes of procurement, production, and sales that a company aims to achieve are determined, along with the necessary steps to meet the established quantitative and monetary goals.

In short, supply chain planning is the optimized process of aligning assets. During planning, it is necessary to balance demand with supply, from material procurement through the manufacturing process to delivery to the customer.

Today, as global supply chains evolve and expand, designing an efficient, data-driven supply chain is more important than ever. Moreover, the challenges of recent years have taught us to always think ahead, as a crisis can not only change the demand for a particular product at any given moment but also create potential supply issues with raw materials and components.

Not to mention, a well-designed supply chain also plays a significant role in a company's business strategy, as it largely determines the relationships maintained with suppliers, distributors, and customers.

In the past decade, technological advancements have greatly improved companies' forecasting capabilities, making supply chain planning more efficient. However, companies must also be more agile and make faster decisions.

Some of the key factors in supply chain planning for an optimized supply chain include:

• Operating costs in the company's target markets
• Production costs
• Supplier locations
• Transportation costs
• Locations of the key target markets
• Financial costs of conducting operations

Professional training in supply chain planning requires acquiring a wide range of skills and knowledge, with significant exposure to various business perspectives, and necessitates staying up-to-date with new technologies, planning methods, sales strategies, and customer interaction techniques. Attention to time, space, and consumer experience are the keys to success.

If you're interested in understanding the impact on various company departments — including finance, procurement, logistics, business analysis, warehousing, transportation, IT systems, or operations — or even just a few of them, in-depth education in supply chain planning will provide you with a real advantage.

You can complete standalone courses or progress further and apply for professional certification. Supply chain planning is the second step in a comprehensive professional program that can be completed by those interested in applying for a European certification organized by ELA, all without leaving your current job.

The course covers the key steps in supply chain planning, which is a multi-step process requiring:

• Collaboration across several departments within a company, including sales, finance, marketing, materials procurement, product management, and all other critical activities
• An overview of objectives and inputs
• Stock optimization strategies
• Planning and grouping of financial resources

Additionally, the course dives into the practical functioning of supply chain planning, providing students with a deeper understanding of how to apply theoretical concepts in real-world scenarios.

This course is unique on the Romanian market because it has been designed based on European competence standards and addresses the current requirements of the global economy, combining theory with practice and benefiting from the expertise of recognized professionals in the field. The added value comes from the networking opportunities provided throughout the course, both with the trainers and with participants from various industries, who bring different perspectives and contribute to expanding your knowledge.