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edXCertified Sustainable Supply Chain Professional (CSSCP)
412 studentsINTERMEDIATEEnglish
Korshub's take
"Sustainable supply chain" often means compliance checkboxes. This course goes deeper: building networks where sustainability is not an add-on but the architecture itself. You'll learn how to embed circular economy thinking into procurement, manufacturing, inventory, and distribution—and how to shift supplier partnerships and company culture to reinforce it.
The credential (CSSCP) signals to employers that you understand not just tactics, but the system-level thinking. From protecting human resources to designing products for lifecycle reuse, from smart logistics to renewable energy in transport, you'll see how treating the supply chain as a circular system reduces waste, creates resilience, and often cuts costs. For supply chain leaders serious about transformation, not just talking points.
About this course
To apply Sustainability/Circular Economy topics and terms to the Supply Chain process. ,To understand general Supply Chain terminology used throughout the industry, understanding the linkages between financial and operational measures. ,To apply Sustainability mechanisms into strategic planning, sales and operations planning (S&OP), and execution; including but not limited to: Inventory, MRP, Sourcing, Purchasing, Manufacturing and Sales Order Fulfillment. ,To shift company culture and form Sustainable partnerships with suppliers, customers, and value humanities within your own team. ,To utilize technologies and tools that can innovate and reduce waste along the supply chain. These tools can lead to forming an extended supply chain, a circular supply chain where possible. ,Promote the protection of both human resources and utilize initiative to create corporate social responsibility. ,Demonstrate the importance of including a circular lifecycle into initial product design and project management including raw material use. ,Connect the flow of goods and materials throughout the supply chain using circular strategies in procurement where possible, smart management of inventory and warehousing practices, and renewable technologies in the transportation & distribution network.
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