APRIL training courses for all of Latin America

Supply chain management is an essential initiative present in industry whenever any good or service is produced for sale. However, it is currently an increasingly sophisticated activity, constantly growing and important, and is present in all branches of industry. In a context of change, what some experts call the "fourth industrial revolution," it focuses on the pursuit of greater productivity and competitiveness, which requires professionals with an up-to-date strategic perspective.

Hence the importance of ongoing professional development to meet new challenges. April brings new training opportunities in Spanish. Below, we'll tell you which courses are starting soon so you can choose your best option:

Master's Degree in Operations Management:

As a graduate program option, Universidad Austral offers a two-year online Master's in Operations Management. Certified by CONEAU and ExtenSim Adopter, the program begins April 22nd. For more information, click here.

Diploma in Purchasing and Supply:

Blas Pascal University offers this diploma program, which aims to teach the most up-to-date professional methodology and theoretical and practical tools for designing and implementing a Strategic Procurement Plan, coordinating it, and ensuring its successful implementation. The program is aimed at Procurement managers, employees in regular contact with suppliers, those working in Supply Chain, and public sector buyers. The program is online. The program consists of 200 hours spread over eight months. It begins in April. More information

Diploma in Supply Chain Management and Logistics:

The IEEC offers a new diploma program focused on management and processes that integrates content from Logistics, Supply Chain Management , Transportation, Procurement and Purchasing, Business Management, Project Management, and Data Analytics. It is aimed at those who consider the supply chain as their challenge and professional plan and work in the areas of Logistics, Procurement and Purchasing, Supply Chain , Demand Management , Customer Service and Value Chains, Competitive Strategy Development, Distribution, Processes, Continuous Improvement, Information Technology, Operations Planning and Scheduling, CRM, and SRM. Available in-person or online. 350 hours duration. See vacancies .

Postgraduate Course in Logistics and Supply Chain:

This 7-month UADE course, plus a final comprehensive project, consists of weekly synchronous 3-hour classes and offers fundamental concepts of the supply chain functions and their interrelationships. It is intended for graduates and those with proven work experience who hold positions of responsibility within the areas of Supply Chain , Logistics, Procurement, Strategic and Operational Planning, Purchasing, Distribution, and Marketing. It begins on April 24th. More information here .

Introductory Course to Supply Chain Management:

Aimed at professionals new to the Logistics and Supply Chain field, seeking an introductory overview of the key activities involved in the Supply Chain and an understanding of the value of a logistics operation. Six live classes with mandatory attendance. Starts April 9. For more information, click here .

Logistics Models for E-Commerce:

This training from the National Technological University covers eLogistics processes to understand and efficiently manage the logistics operations of a company that sells online. The training lasts five weeks and is offered remotely, with two live sessions. Aimed at professionals and entrepreneurs. Starts April 23rd. More info here.

Inventory Management and Control Workshop:

Provides inventory management professionals with tools to support and implement stock- related decisions focused on generating added value for the function. Five live classes per week. Starts April 17. More info

Introduction to Production Planning and Control:

This course covers the various industrial methodologies for production planning and control, originally developed by the Japanese automotive industry and adopted worldwide. Its main topics include the construction and forecasting of sales plans, production capacity plans, material requirements plans, and supply orders. It is intended for individuals with experience in PCP who wish to incorporate new concepts on the subject, those in procurement and inventory control, production planning and/or control positions, those in other supply chain positions who wish to incorporate PCP concepts, and newly graduated professionals seeking an introduction to the subject. Duration and program: 5 weeks, including two live classes, plus a comprehensive final assessment. Starts April 17. More info here .

In the self-paced course market, the video course platform Udemy offers the following training courses:

Supply chain management and logistics:

This six-hour on-demand video provides several real-life examples of methods currently used in various companies, explaining in detail each of the calculations performed, as well as each logistics concept reviewed. More information here

Strategic Purchasing-Supply Management:

In six hours of on-demand video, concepts such as Strategic Sourcing , Purchasing Processes, Contract Management, Suppliers, Supply Chain , and Savings are covered to provide a more comprehensive view of the procurement areas, encompassing expense management, categories, processes (both transactional and strategic), suppliers, people, and technologies. More info here