Module 1: Supply Chain Transformation Overview
■ Section A: Supply Chain Transformation Introduction
Topic 1:Define and Classify the Types of Supply Chains
Topic 2:Learn the Supply Chain Maturity Stages
Topic 3:Explore Business Cases for Transformation
■ Section B: Supply Chain Transformation Strategy Overview
Topic 1:Understand Organizational Supply Chain Strategies
a. Market types
b. Strategy types
c. Supply chain strategic components (examples include goals, key performance indicators (KPIs), action plans, and strategy maps)
Topic 2:Comprehend Organizational Value Proposition
a. Suppliers
b. Service providers
c. Product and service operations
d. Intermediaries
e. Customers
f. Supply chain network
Topic 3:Research Models, Frameworks, and Benchmarking Tools
a. Balanced scorecard
b. ASCM SCOR Digital Standard (SCOR DS) and SCORmark
c. Global Reporting Initiative (GRI )
d. ASCM Enterprise Standards for Sustainability
e. ISO standards
f. ASCM Digital Capabilities Model (DCM) for Supply Networks
g. Capabilities Maturity Model Integration (CMMI)
h. American Productivity & Quality Center (APQC) supply chain planning benchmark
Topic 4:Explore Cost and Service Optimization Roadmaps
a. Lean
b. Six sigma
c. Theory of constraints (TOC)
d. Total quality management (TQM)
e. Agile operations
f. Project management
Topic 5:Understand Organizational Design
a. Organizational types and size
b. Organization structure and hierarchy
c. Talent assessment and alignment
d. Collaboration mechanisms
e. Performance management models
Topic 6:Understand Risk Management Methodology
a. Risk context
b. Risk management framework
c. Risk identification, analysis, and evaluation
d. Risk treatment options
Topic 7:Understand Supply Chain Security Landscape
a. Information security
b. Cybersecurity
c. Physical security
d. Counterfeits
■ Section C:The Drivers of Supply Chain Transformation
Topic 1:Recognize the Internal and External Organizational Context
a. Tools and models for understanding context
b. Market and customer segmentation
c. Culture and capabilities
d. Technologies
Topic 2:Discuss Benchmarking and Relative Performances
a. Customer satisfaction and retention
b. Efficiency and effectiveness
c. Supply chain costs
d. Growth
Topic 3:Outline Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) and Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR)Requirements
■ Section D:Supply Chain Transformation Leadership and Culture
Topic 1:Identify Supply Chain Transformation Leadership Skills
Topic 2:Understand Organizational Culture to Enable Transformation Efforts
Module 2: Preparing for Supply Chain Transformation
■ Section A: Select Supply Chain Transformation Drivers
Topic 1:Macroeconomics
Topic 2:Legal and Regulatory Landscape
Topic 3:Geopolitical
Topic 4:Industry and Market Characteristics
Topic 5:Voice of the Customer (VOC) and Voice of the Process (VOP)
Topic 6:Strategic Imperatives
Topic 7:Sustainability
Topic 8:Digitization
Topic 9:Process and Performance Metrics Benchmark
■ Section B:Assess Supply Chain Current State
Topic 1:Perform Gap Assessments
Topic 2:Conduct Maturity Assessments
Topic 3:Identify Common Misalignments
■ Section C:Conceptualize the Future State Supply Chain Operation Model
Topic 1:Perform Process and Geographic Mapping
Topic 2:Develop Modeling and Simulations
Topic 3:Analyze Alternatives
Topic 4:Refine the Target Value and Benefits
■ Section D:Identify Initiatives to Address Gaps
Topic 1:Identify Transformation Initiatives
Topic 2:Scope Using Data and Strategic Assessment
Topic 3:Prioritize Initiatives
Topic 4:Define To-Be State Metrics to Analyze As-Is Performance in Detail
■ Section E:Initiate Transformation Workstreams and Projects
Topic 1:Create Project Charters
Topic 2:Set Transformation Program Kickoff and Milestones
Topic 3:Develop Resource Management Plan(s)
Topic 4:Document Communication Plan(s)
Topic 5:Document Change Management Plan(s)
Topic 6:Create Stakeholder Management Plan(s)
■ Section F:Develop and Iterate Transformation Preliminary Business Case(s)
Topic 1:Set Targeted Value Drivers
Topic 2:Quantify Financial Value of Supply Chain Improvements
Topic 3:Determine Resources Needed
Topic 4:Estimate Cost and Schedule
Topic 5:Select KPIs
Topic 6:Craft Messaging Content
■ Section G:Select Supply Chain Transformation Framework(s)
■ Section H:Develop Supply Chain Transformation Roadmap(s)
Topic 1:Assemble Project Portfolio
Topic 2:Validate Costs, Schedules, Resources, and KPIs
■ Section I:Develop Supply Chain Transformation Detailed Business Case(s)
Topic 1:Specify Supply Chain Value Drivers
Topic 2:Assess Financial Value of Supply Chain Improvements
Topic 3:Conduct Analysis of Alternatives
■ Section J:Draft Execution Plan(s)
■ Section K:Establish and Align Portfolio Governance
Topic 1:Define Portfolio
Topic 2:Prioritize the Projects
Topic 3:Determine Target Value and Benefits
Topic 4:Establish Oversight Mechanisms and Frequencies
Module 3: Executing Supply Chain Transformation
■ Section A:Adopt a Change Management Plan
Topic 1:Tailor Change Management Process
Topic 2:Assign Roles and Responsibilities
a. Change control board (CCB)
b. Change sponsor
c. Change agents and champions
Topic 3:Confirm Process and Channels of Communication
a. Internal communication
b. External communication
Topic 4:Provide Training
a. Development of tailored job descriptions
b. Training needs assessment
c. Implementation of training program
d. Pre- and post-training program evaluation
Topic 5:Identify and Implement Incentives
a. Intrinsic motivators
b. Extrinsic motivators
■ Section B:Design and Implement Supply Chain Transformation Workstreams and Projects
Topic 1:Collaborate with Internal and External Stakeholders
Topic 2:Design and Test Solutions
a. Supply chain architecture
b. Mock-up and prototyping process and flow
c. Network modeling and simulations
d. Pilot project execution
Topic 3:Implement Project KPIs
Topic 4:Implement Individual Projects
Topic 5:Scale-Up to Enterprise-Wide Solutions
■ Section C:Implement Governance and Risk Management Framework
Topic 1:Set Portfolio and Project Management Governance
Topic 2:Implement Portfolio and Project Risk Management
Topic 3:Institute Supply Chain Information Security
Topic 4:Establish Resilient Supply Chain Benchmarks
Topic 5:Obtain ASCM Enterprise Certification for Sustainability
Module 4: Review of Supply Chain Transformation
■ Section A:Assess the Transformation
Topic 1:Review and Provide Feedback on Project Portfolio Performance
a. Critical success factors and KPIs
b. Tracking mechanisms
Topic 2:Assess Supply Chain Transformation Maturity
a. Maturity rating
b. Assessment and audit results
■ Section B:Communicate Results with Internal and External Stakeholders
■ Section C:Reflect on the Transformation
Topic 1:Gather Feedback
Topic 2:Document Lessons Learned
Topic 3:Implement Continual Improvement
Topic 4:Identify Future Initiatives