Description

Why Choose the ASCM SRM Certificate?

Global supply chains are under more pressure than ever before. The ability to manage and develop strategic supplier relationships is no longer a nice-to-have — it’s a critical skill.

The ASCM Supplier Relationship Management Certificate equips professionals with the essential knowledge and strategies to manage, develop, and grow supplier relationships that enhance visibility, stability, and long-term value.

• ✅ Only 20 hours of flexible, online self-paced learning

• ✅ Globally recognized digital certificate and badge

• ✅ Retail price: €499 (contact us for discounts or team pricing)

• ✅ Learn solo or with expert support from Supply Chain Planning.ie

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What You Will Learn

This certificate includes 6 expertly designed modules, combining foundational theory, practical tools, and case study insights from real-world applications.

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1. Introduction to SRM

• What is Supplier Relationship Management (SRM)?

• Key benefits and challenges of SRM

• Types of supplier relationships and contracts

• Aligning SRM with supply chain and business strategy

2. Supplier Selection and Evaluation

• Selection criteria, sourcing strategies, segmentation

• Sourcing strategies: sole, single, and multi-source

• Tools for supplier evaluation and sustainability criteria

• Use of frameworks like the Kraljic Matrix

3. Supplier Development

• Defining supplier development and collaboration

• Financial assistance and structured support

• Performance benchmarks, KPIs, and feedback loops

• Case studies on innovation and strategic alliances

4. Supplier Performance Management

• Monitoring and evaluating performance

• Supplier feedback and improvement cycles

• Automation and use of SCOR-based metrics

• Continuous improvement programs

5. Supplier Risk Management

• Identifying, assessing, and mitigating supplier risk

• Using risk registers, tools, and mitigation strategies

• Responding to supply chain disruptions

• Categorizing and prioritizing risk

6. SRM Best Practices

• Building a structured SRM framework

• Leveraging AI, analytics, and digital transformation

• Strategic alignment and innovation

• Case studies across automotive, energy, and tech sectors

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Assessment & Certification

• Final exam: Online, multiple-choice format

• Certificate awarded: Upon passing (with digital badge)

• Study time: ~20 hours total

• Lifetime access to learning materials and case studies

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Who Should Enrol?

This certificate is ideal for:

• Procurement professionals managing complex supplier networks

• Sourcing teams in regulated or global environments

• Professionals responsible for SRM, quality, or supplier performance

• Businesses aiming to reduce risk and increase resilience in supply

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Support Options from Supply Chain Planning.ie

We offer learning support, guidance on applying tools, and team cohort options for companies who want a more structured approach to embedding SRM best practices. Talk to us about:

• Group discounts

• Mentored study pathways

• SRM capability building inside your organisation

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Pricing & Contact

💳 €499 per learner
📞 Discounts & financing available
🌐 www.supplychainplanning.ie
📧 info@supplychainplanning.ie

Register your interested in the form below

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About ASCM

The Association for Supply Chain Management (ASCM) is the world’s largest supply chain association and a leader in education, certification, and transformation. Built on 60+ years of APICS certification, ASCM connects professionals globally and helps organizations build sustainable, resilient operations through workforce development and innovation.