ASCI and ASCI's collaboration partner, Chartered Institute of Management Accountants (CIMA), have partnered with Anaplan to bring Anaplan's Elevate Program (previously University Connect Program)
This is a free eight week program that ASCI Members can choose to do on their own, or, meet up with ASCI and CIMA peers at beginning of the week where key concepts from the assigned units are introduced, then another optional office hours session at end of the week. Touch points keep learners engaged and moving through the certification content.
The program is available to all individuals wishing to upskill to become Anaplan model builders, make a career change, upskill or be used for advanced standing with (some) tertiary institutions.
Anaplan Essentials (Pre-learning prior to eight week program) is recommended for learners completely new to Anaplan, model building and planning. The online course introduces connected planning, who Anaplan is, the Anaplan platform and a light exercise on model use / modification. Learners complete this optional course independently prior to cohort start date. 6-8 hours
Are you ready to begin your Anaplan journey by developing your model building skillset, expanding your understanding of Connected Planning and learning how leading companies use scenario-based planning to gain competitive advantage in uncertain times? We’re ready to help guide you as you develop Anaplan model building skills to support an implementation or use Anaplan models as an analyst at your own company or launch a new career!
This program will help you earn the Anaplan Certified Model Builder designation. You’ll complete 3 courses which cover basic and advanced model building skills and our own brand of Agile implementation: The Anaplan Way. During this series, you’ll complete a build-along FP&A model, then expand your Connected Planning to include a Data Hub and Supply Chain model.
Certification Coursework:
You will need to register through Anaplan via the link below, but please register via the ASCI event listing as well to redeem your CPD points after the program (point allocation will vary according to your participation).
The next scheduled program is 1 March-22 April, visit our event listing here.
For more information contact Stef Masielo at Anaplan at stefano.masiello@anaplan.com
Sponsored by AusIndustry
ASCI has partnered with AusIndustry to endorse the series within its Continued Professional Development Program, awarding one CPD point to attendees.
* Seek advice on improving cold chain efficiency, trends and packaging
* learn from those who have done it
* pave the way to success.
Three webinars in this series include:
Wednesday 3 March 2021, 1pm to 2pm AEDT
Speakers – Mark Mitchell, Chairman & Dr Greg Picker Executive Director of Australian Food Cold Chain Council (AFCCC)
Thursday 11 March 2021, 1pm to 2pm AEDT
Speakers – Prof Pierre Pienaar, Education Director, Australian Institute of Packaging (AIP) & George Ganzenmuller, AIP Education Team
Wednesday 17 March 2021, 1pm to 2pm AEDT
Speakers – Prof Pierre Pienaar, Education Director, Australian Institute of Packaging (AIP) & Nerida Kelton, Executive Director, AIP.
You will need to register through Event Brite via the link below, but please register via the ASCI event listing as well to redeem your CPD points after the program (point allocation will vary according to your participation).
This meet & greet is an opportunity for our Victorian Australian Members to connect and introduce supply chain experience, current roles in the Victorian ASCI Community and to explore interest areas for future Continued Professional Development program content.
Hosted by ASCI's Victorian Chapter President, this will be a great way to learn about ASCI's Chapters, the roles and the framework to seek your interest in joining the committee.
If you reside in VIC and are not yet an ASCI Member, please join and learn how you can benefit your career with an ASCI Membership in 2021.
This is a virtual meeting. After registration, you will be sent a Microsoft Teams meeting link.
Thank you!
APICS Certified in Production and Inventory Management (CPIM) program is recognised worldwide as the standard in production and inventory control, a critical function within an organization for reducing costs and achieving a competitive edge. The CPIM designation is earned by successfully completing two exams demonstrating competency in production and inventory management. Earning the designation demonstrates a solid understanding of the CPIM body of knowledge.
CPIM Part 2 Online Certification Review Class is a 17 week course that prepares students for the final exam.
Important:
It is a requirement that all students have the current CPIM Part 1 Learning System and Slide Booklets prior to commencing the course.
Learning Systems and Certification Exams are purchased separately and are not included in the price of Online Certification Review Courses.
Click HERE to purchase a Learning System or Exam
Attending our course is the most effective way to prepare to pass the CPIM exam.
By choosing to study with the Australasian Supply Chain Institute, you have the confidence of knowing our highly qualified instructors are CPIM Certified, experienced professionals who are ready to guide you through the preparation process.
Our Online Certification Review courses are delivered via our online webinar platform. You will be connected with a live facilitator who will take you through the content, allow for questions and answers, provide guidance as you work through the Learning System between sessions and share insights and experiences to set you up for success.
To access the session you will need a Windows or Mac PC/Laptop with a broadband internet connection.
It is also advised that you have a headset and microphone available to make the most of the experience.
Please ensure you are able to accommodate the required self paced study from the Learning System between sessions as failure to do so may see you fall behind.
To celebrate International Women's Day, ASCI is running an online panel discussion and corresponding luncheon events on the international theme #choosetochallenge which is in line with our annual theme "Decade for Action" - taking action on gender bias, inclusion and celebrating excellence.
As the first quarterly event for the ASCI Leadership Series in 2021, this executive panel will hone in specifically on how our expert leaders have challenged and demonstrated:
* excellence in careers
* commitment to continued learning
* commitment to ethical practice within the profession
The panel discussion will run as a live webinar with Q&A for anyone in industry to attend, coupled with physical events in each capital city for ASCI Members only to attend (strictly adhering to COVID-19 restrictions).
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Alexandra Riha RegPracOps, Head of SNO APAC Merck Healthcare & ASCI President
Esther McVicar, Executive Manager, Systems & Quality, Royal Australian Mint | ASCI ACT Chapter
Linda Venables RegPracLog, former Chief Logistics Officer, Metcash & ASCI Director
Rebecca Presgrave RegPracProc, ANZ Head of Procurement, PZ Cussons| ASCI Ethics Member
This event is awarded one continued professional development point for Registration and Certification Maintenance.
There are two registration steps to attend the webinar:
Happy International Women's Day!
To celebrate International Women's Day, ASCI is hosting an event on the international theme #choosetochallenge which is in line with our annual theme "Decade for Action" - taking action on gender bias, inclusion and celebrating excellence.
As the first quarterly event for the ASCI Leadership Series in 2021, this Q&A with our keynote will hone in specifically on how our expert leaders have challenged and demonstrated:
The venue and catering for this event is proudly sponsored by:
We look forward to seeing you there.
The venue host for this event is ASCI Corporate Member:
President, Australasian Supply Chain Institute
Head of SNO APAC, Merck Healthcare
Alexandra’s supply chain career path started almost 25 years ago in the pharmaceutical industry, acquiring experience throughout the entire supply chain on all different levels – locally, regionally and globally. Starting off in a pharmaceutical manufacturing site in Austria, Alexandra has acquired broad knowledge along the end to end process in different roles involving all kind of stake holders (manufacturers, suppliers, regulators, distributors and commercial partners).
Strategic thinking, process orientation with having the customer and costs in mind, Alexandra is a passionate supply chain professional with a proven track record in different leadership roles. Over the years she have had to set up, reorganise, adopt technically and rebuild supply chains across Europe, Asia and Australia to make them more efficient and commercially viable.
Personally, Alexandra is very dedicated and focused, but also very people and technology oriented.
The venue and catering for this event is proudly sponsored by ASCI Corporate Member:
Linda Venables has over 30 years’ international, operational experience building and leading teams in the UK and Europe, with the last 14 years in Supply Chain in Australia.
Most recently, Linda demonstrated her strategic leadership as Chief Logistics Officer at Metcash, driving an end-to-end supply chain transformation with her team which included network design, the introduction of automation and enhanced digitisation of vendor partnership transactions.
Linda has previously held roles on the Australian Food and Grocery Council’s Trading Partner Forum and on the Board of GS1 Australia (barcode standards) along with having played a key role in heavy vehicle transport regulation, Chairing the Australian Logistics Council’s Retail Logistics Safety Committee (RLSC) from 2015 to 2018.
Linda was the ASCI Individual Award For Excellence recipient in 2019 and is a member of the ASCI NSW Chapter and the ASCI Risk Committee.
This series of Executive Roundtables is exclusive to ASCI Registered Practitioners and runs every quarter for each stream, i.e four sessions for procurement each year, four sessions for operations, and so on.
The sessions are valueable networking experiences with like minded experts in your stream. Discussions from the roundtables, moderated by an ASCI representative, will result in the potential development of new programs and CPD content for the community.
Two Continued Professional Development points are awarded to each participant, contributing towards the maintenance of 75 points over three years.
Oliver Wight is running a half-day virtual course to help you get ready to respond to multiple potential futures with competitive advantage.
Overview As the pandemic recedes, the massive impact it has brought upon the world remains. Now, faced with unprecedented levels of global uncertainty, how do you prepare your organisation for the future, whatever that turns out to be?
What is the workshop about? This half-day virtual course will show how you can use Scenario and Contingency Action Planning to ensure you are ready to respond to multiple potential futures with competitive advantage.
Scenario and Contingency Action Planning is a powerful methodology that includes:
In our experience, few organisations invest the necessary time and effort to ensure sure their contingency action plans are understood and have been rehearsed. So effectively preparing your organisation to execute a contingency action plan that meets the demands of the future will unlock competitive advantage.
ASCI Members - $580.50 using promo code ASCI10 save $64.50
Non Members - $645
You will need to register through Oliver Wight using the ASCI promo code for a 10% discount, but please register via the ASCI event listing as well to redeem your CPD points after the program (point allocation will vary according to your participation).
This 11 week short course is the first module of the APICS Certified in Planning & Inventory Management which is a designation held by over 130,000 supply chain practitioners all over the world. The exam is optional, but if passed, allows participants to continue to Part 2 of the program and complete the certification. The sessions covered in this course include:
Module 1: Supply Chain Overview
Operational Objectives to Meet Competitive Priorities Marketing Strategies Fundamentals of Sales and Operations Planning Manufacturing Strategies KPIs and Metrics Sustainable and Socially Responsible Supply Chains
Operational Objectives to Meet Competitive Priorities
Marketing Strategies
Fundamentals of Sales and Operations Planning
Manufacturing Strategies
KPIs and Metrics
Sustainable and Socially Responsible Supply Chains
Module 2: Fundamentals of Demand Management
Creating a Product Road Map Product Development Characteristics of Demand Forecasting
Creating a Product Road Map
Product Development
Characteristics of Demand
Forecasting
Module 3: Plan Supply
Master Production Schedule Material Requirements Planning Capacity Requirements Planning Final Assembly Scheduling Closing the Loop
Master Production Schedule
Material Requirements Planning
Capacity Requirements Planning
Final Assembly Scheduling
Closing the Loop
Module 4: Executing the Supply Plan
Buy Make
Buy
Make
Module 5: Inventory Management
Inventory Investment and Days of Supply Safety Stock Item Segmentation Order Quantity and Item Replenishment Tracking Inventory Through Supply Chain Basics of Reverse Logistics Inventory Accuracy Audits Addressing Inventory Loss Planning and Managing Distribution Inventory
Inventory Investment and Days of Supply
Safety Stock
Item Segmentation
Order Quantity and Item Replenishment
Tracking Inventory Through Supply Chain
Basics of Reverse Logistics
Inventory Accuracy Audits
Addressing Inventory Loss
Planning and Managing Distribution Inventory
Module 6: Continuous Improvement and Quality Management and Technologies
Continuous Improvement Information, Process, and Emerging Technologies
Continuous Improvement
Information, Process, and Emerging Technologies
The course is suitable for buyers, planners, product planners, material managers, supply planners, demand planners, inventory managers, supply chain analysts, supply chain managers, and graduates entering supply chain.
This meet & greet is an opportunity for our South Australian Members to connect and introduce supply chain experience, current roles in the SA ASCI Community and to explore interest areas for future Continued Professional Development program content.
Hosted by ASCI's National Office, this will be a great way to meet your SA Chapter President, Adnan Qureshi, and learn about ASCI's Chapters, the roles and the framework to seek your interest in starting a possible Chapter in SA.
If you reside in SA and are not yet an ASCI Member, please join and learn how you can benefit your career with an ASCI Membership in 2021.
This meet & greet is an opportunity for our ACT Members to connect and introduce supply chain experience, current roles in the ACT ASCI Community and to explore interest areas for future Continued Professional Development program content.
This is be a great way to meet your Chapter Committee and share trends and interest areas.
If you reside in ACT and are not yet an ASCI Member, please join and learn how you can benefit your career with an ASCI Membership in 2021.
ASCI professional certification partner, VCare Academy, has designed the CSSC to increase knowledge of the role of the store and warehouse, the functions of the store and warehouse personnel, how stock is managed and moved into through and out of the warehouse either to an internal customer or an external customer.
Course costs include workbook, Online Classes and Exam (plus one resit if needed)
This 18 week course, (2 hours weekly with an Australian Instructor) is part of ASCI's Continued Professional Development program and will prepare students for the CSSC exam. Once attained, the professional certification qualifies for eligibility points under Registration.
1.1 Warehousing and Supply Chain Management
1.2 Roles, Responsibilities, and Relationships
1.3 Customer Service
Learning Outcomes
2.1 Risk and Safety Management
2.2 Warehouse Safety and PPE
2.3 Emergency Situations and Precautions
3.1 Stores Layout
3.2 Stores Productivity and Continuous Improvement
3.3 Materials Handling and Storage Equipment
3.4 Transportation
4.1 Classifying and Coding Stock
4.2 Stock taking and Stock Audits
Course Outline
5.1 Inbound Logistics
5.2 Stock Issues
5.3 Stock Returns
5.4 Reverse Logistics
5.5 Distribution Management
Attending our course is the most effective way to prepare to pass the CSSC exam.
By choosing to study with the Australasian Supply Chain Institute, you have the confidence of knowing our highly qualified instructors are CSSC Certified, experienced professionals who are ready to guide you through the preparation process.
Please ensure you are able to accommodate the required self paced study between sessions as failure to do so may see you fall behind.
ASCI's corporate member, Schneider Electric, will showcase a site tour at its Smart Factory which won the ASCI Excellence in Manufacturing Supply Chains Award in 2019.
The Smart Factory was recognised for its innovative and productive facility with the digitisation of the supply chain. The supply chain is tailored, sustainable and connected. The transformation provided significant cost, service and quality benefits through automation; productive use of energy; customisable manufacturing; and employment of technology to ensure maximum performance across assets.
The programme was evaluated by the ASCI judges (industry peers) for best in class use of technology; innovation linked to customer experience; and sustainable practices benefiting the community. Come along and see for yourself!
This is a free event for ASCI Members and their guests. Join the waitlist to register your Expression of Interest today!
Australasian Supply Chain Institute is offering The Fresh Connection Global PRO Challenge to be held in April/May 2021 and pre-competition training in March/April, as part of its Continued Professional Development Program.
The Fresh Connection Global PRO Challenge is designed as a unique Value Chain Management training event. The two types of teams that are eligible to join the challenge are:
* company teams (members from the same company)
* individual teams (members from different companies).
In teams of four, you will first take part in open training workshops (dates outlined in this listing) to help you prepare for the actual challenge. At the same time, you are benchmarked against other participating teams.
The training is online with our New Zealand Instructor (featured below) delivered via Zoom.
From the very start, teams have to make the best strategic and tactical choices to save the virtual company, The Fresh Connection, from financial ruin.
Online instructor-led training consists of three rounds of The Fresh Connection for corporate teams of four with a fortnight's break in between each round, allowing for teams to submit their responses.
Extra sessions with the instructor are available on request at an additional cost.
Any corporate or individual looking for:
* Teamwork
* Understanding and coordination between marketing, sales, production, finance
* business processes that supports your strategy
* improved reporting and use of data to support better decisions
* managing trade-offs to optimise the performance of your business
* sales & operations planning
* best practices in forecasting, planning and inventory management
The cost covers three sessions of training to be held in March as well as entry into an Australian Final and entry into the Global PRO Challenge to be held in April/May 2021.
Another Global PRO Challenge will be held in Sept/Oct, and only the best two teams from both finals will be selected to go into a Global Final, to be held online in November 2021.
* Per team only one member can have participated in earlier editions
* Any team member may only participate once per year, and twice in total
* Team size for the Global Final is limited to 4 people (in training and the Global PRO Challenge it may be 4 or 5 people)
* University Students cannot compete - they must compete in the University Challenge.
John Chase is the facilitator for The Fresh Connection. John is a veteran Business Advisor, Consultant and manager with over 30 years of experience in helping businesses to formulate business strategies and to improve their Supply Chain and Manufacturing performance. John has experience working with companies in New Zealand, Australia, South Africa, Southeast Asia and the Middle East. John brings a practical approach and a strong focus on applying the workshop learnings to achieve real-world performance improvements. John has been facilitating The Fresh Connection since 2017 and in 2018 he led the team that won the facilitator's pool in the Global Challenge.
Testimonials:
"I have engaged John on numerous projects over the last 8 years to lead change in S&OP and continous improvement programs where I have found him to be extremely knowledgeable and credible. I have come to think of him more as a business partner than consultant. I especially value his broad business knowledge and ability to cut to the things that matter for tangible benefits"
Brendhan Greaney Chief Executive Officer, The TATUA Co-operative Dairy Company Ltd
"John provides excellent guidance and expertise in S&OP implementation. From analysis the current position through to process mapping, and ultimately implementing the right tools for us"
Sean Kelly Chief Executive Officer, Hubbard Foods
John applies his knowledge of supply chain theory and his experience in other industries and works well with our people to achieve excellent outcomes very cost effectively. We find John to be a very good partner"
Lain Jager Chief Executive Officer, Zespri International
Supply Chain Management is increasingly under the media spotlight, ever since COVID-19, trade wars and changing customer requirements. This is a great opportunity to shape the career profile of supply chain management!
ASCI Registered Practitioners and Associates have the option to join the ASCI Media Program which includes spokesperson activity with both the Australian media, as well as our partners' news platforms and our own ASCI news platforms.
Are you capable of delivering a media interview that results in positive coverage for your own personal brand, your organisation, and the career you represent?
Journalists are seeking spokespeople who can articulate content in a newsworthy manner. Learn how to deliver it!
In this one hour workshop, led by PR expert Monique Fenech, you will learn:
Components - theory and practical (participants do a mock media interview to practice their ASCI Message Delivery and interview techniques)
Acquire the skills you require to deliver a successful media interview which will have journalists coming back to you for comment, time and time again!
Topics covered in this 13 week Master Instructor-led course for the CLTD designation include:
It is a requirement that all students have the current CLTD Learning System and Slide Booklets prior to commencing the course.
Attending our course is the most effective way to prepare to pass the CLTD exam.
By choosing to study with the Australasian Supply Chain Institute, you have the confidence of knowing our highly qualified instructors are CLTD Certified, experienced professionals who are ready to guide you through the preparation process.
To access the session you will need a Windows or Mac PC/Laptop with a broadband internet connection. It is also advised that you have a headset and microphone available to make the most of the experience.
Inventory Investment and Days of Supply Safety Stock Item Segmentation Order Quantity and Item Replenishment
Tracking Inventory Through Supply Chain Basics of Reverse Logistics Inventory Accuracy Audits Addressing Inventory Loss Planning and Managing Distribution Inventory
The APICS Certified Supply Chain Professional (CSCP) program is the first and only supply chain certification that encompasses the end-to-end global supply chain. APICS CSCP designees gain the skills to effectively manage global supply chain activities that involve suppliers, plants, distributors, and customers located around the world.
Earning the CSCP credential makes you a recognised expert in the supply chain field. This professional distinction sets you apart from your colleagues, proving your high level of knowledge and skills. It makes you a more valuable asset to your organisation, keeping you and your organisation more competitive in today’s economy.
There are three modules delivered over 18 weeks:
It is a requirement that all students have the current CSCP Learning System and Slide Booklets prior to commencing the course.
Earning your CSCP credential will help you:
Attending our course is the most effective way to prepare to pass the CSCP exam.
By choosing to study with the Australasian Supply Chain Institute, you have the confidence of knowing our highly qualified instructors are CSCP Certified, experienced professionals who are ready to guide you through the preparation process.
CPIM Part 2 Online Certification Review Class is a 18 week course that prepares students for the final exam to gain the certification.
The Environment and Strategy Strategic Scope Strategic Objectives Developing Organisational Strategy Executing and Monitoring Strategy Analysis for Functional and Operational Strategies Functional and Operational Strategies Processes and Layouts Performance Monitoring and KPIs Risk Management Capital Equipment and Facilities Sustainability Strategies
The Environment and Strategy
Strategic Scope
Strategic Objectives
Developing Organisational Strategy
Executing and Monitoring Strategy
Analysis for Functional and Operational Strategies
Functional and Operational Strategies
Processes and Layouts
Performance Monitoring and KPIs
Risk Management
Capital Equipment and Facilities
Sustainability Strategies
Purpose of S&OP S&OP Roles and Process Aggregate Demand and Supply Plans Reconciling S&OP Plans
Purpose of S&OP
S&OP Roles and Process
Aggregate Demand and Supply Plans
Reconciling S&OP Plans
Demand Management Customers Marketing and Product Management Sources of Demand Forecasting Forecast Performance
Customers
Marketing and Product Management
Sources of Demand
Forecast Performance
Creating the Master Schedule Using and Maintaining the Master Schedule S Rough-Cut Capacity Planning MRP Design Using and Managing MRP CRP and MRP-Based Scheduling Final Assembly Schedule Suppliers Purchasing Product Costing Changes and Supply Disruptions Product Life Cycle Management
Using and Maintaining the Master Schedule S
Rough-Cut Capacity Planning
MRP Design
Using and Managing MRP
CRP and MRP-Based Scheduling
Final Assembly Schedule
Suppliers
Purchasing
Product Costing
Changes and Supply Disruptions
Product Life Cycle Management
Inventory Planning Inventory Management Inventory Costs, Value, and Metrics Inventory Control Waste Hierarchy and Reverse Logistics
Inventory Planning
Inventory Management
Inventory Costs, Value, and Metrics
Inventory Control
Waste Hierarchy and Reverse Logistics
Planning Detailed Schedules Scheduling and PAC Methods Production Schedules Using Detailed Schedules
Planning Detailed Schedules
Scheduling and PAC Methods
Production Schedules
Using Detailed Schedules
Planning Distribution Replenishment and Order Management Reverse Logistics in Distribution Network
Planning Distribution
Replenishment and Order Management
Reverse Logistics in Distribution Network
Quality Continuous Improvement Technology
Quality
Technology
To address World Environment Day, ASCI is running an online panel discussion and corresponding luncheon events on the international theme which is in line with our annual theme "Decade for Action" - and the United Nations' global sustainability goals.
As the second quarterly event for the ASCI Leadership Series in 2021, this executive panel will cover leadership topics.
The panel discussion will run as a live webinar with Q&A, coupled with physical luncheon events in each capital city (strictly adhering to COVID-19 restrictions). The events in each state will include networking, catering and viewing of the webinar, with post webinar discussions moderated by the host.
This is an ASCI member only event. To become a member, visit the benefits here.
TBC
There are separate event listings for each location. Please register to the event in your state, and/or the webinar via the links below.
Sydney
Melbourne
Perth
Brisbane
Canberra
Adelaide
The United Nations’ “Decade for Action” calls for accelerating sustainable solutions to all the world’s biggest challenges ranging from poverty and gender to climate change, inequality and closing the finance gap. Our global supply chains are not immune to these challenges and have their own set of sensitivities to global political, economic, geographic and social climates.
In its third year as the largest gathering of supply chain managers in Australia, ASCI2021 will provide clarity around what is expected of supply chain managers and what the priorities are to act and lead a future-proof global supply chain into the new decade.
Five themes will run throughout the conference program across six streams over three days:
People, culture and skills Sustainability, ethics and social outcomes Governance, compliance and regulation Agility, operations and risk management Trending technology and new supply chain ecosystems
Visit the conference website for the program and pricing.
At ASCI2021, you will hear from:
This is the largest gathering of supply chain managers with opportunities to network and share:
Conveniently located in a spacious setting that adheres to social distancing:
There are two registration steps:
Use Promo Code REGPRAC for 20% discount for Registered Practitioners
To address National Skills Week, ASCI is running an online panel discussion and corresponding luncheon events.
As the third quarterly event for the ASCI Leadership Series in 2021, this executive panel will cover leadership topics.
