SSCP01 Course Description

Course Overview

The SSCP01 course, offered by ISCEA (International Supply Chain Education Alliance), is an intermediate-level program that bridges the gap between Sustainability and Supply Chain Management. This comprehensive course is designed to demonstrate that Supply Chain Efficiency and Sustainable Innovation are complementary concepts that can be integrated to achieve both economic and environmental performance. The course provides a solid foundation in both sustainability and supply chain principles, making it ideal for current professionals or aspiring individuals in either field.

What Students Will Learn

  • Foundational knowledge of Sustainability and Supply Chain Management
  • Integration of sustainability principles into supply chain processes
  • Sustainable Supply Chain strategies and their implementation
  • Shifting from a profit-only focus to long-term success and resilience
  • Understanding and overcoming obstacles in sustainable supply chain flows
  • Circular Supply Chain models and lifecycle analysis
  • Environmental impact reduction in supply chains
  • Value creation from traditional "waste" in supply chains
  • International Sustainability Standard Frameworks
  • Importance and implementation of Sustainable Audits
  • Corporate social responsibility initiatives in global supply chains
  • Role of partnerships in sustainable supply chain management

Prerequisites

While there are no enforced prerequisites, basic knowledge of Supply Chain or Sustainability is recommended. The course is designed for intermediate-level learners, making it accessible to those with some foundational understanding of either field.

Course Content

  • Foundations of Sustainability and Supply Chain Management
  • Integration of Sustainability and Supply Chain processes
  • Circular Economy Models and closed-loop supply chains
  • Global Supply Chain challenges and mitigation strategies
  • International Sustainability Standard Frameworks
  • Sustainable Audits: measurement, accounting, and tracking
  • Corporate Social Responsibility in supply chains
  • Partnerships and stakeholder involvement in sustainable supply chains
  • Case studies of sustainable supply chain innovations
  • Shifting from linear to circular supply chain models
  • Environmental impact reduction strategies in supply chains

Target Audience

This course is ideal for:

  • Supply Chain professionals looking to incorporate sustainability into their practices
  • Sustainability professionals aiming to understand supply chain management
  • Business managers seeking to improve their organization's environmental and economic performance
  • Students pursuing careers in sustainable business practices or supply chain management
  • Professionals preparing for the ISCEA Certified Sustainable Supply Chain Professional (CSSCP) designation

Real-World Application

The skills acquired in this course are highly applicable in today's business environment:

  • Implement sustainable practices in existing supply chains to reduce environmental impact and improve efficiency
  • Develop circular economy strategies for organizations
  • Conduct sustainable audits to measure and improve performance
  • Create partnerships that enhance sustainability in supply chains
  • Design and implement closed-loop supply chain innovations
  • Align business strategies with global sustainability goals
  • Enhance corporate social responsibility initiatives
  • Improve long-term business resilience through sustainable supply chain management
  • Prepare for and pursue the ISCEA CSSCP certification to advance career prospects

Syllabus Overview

  1. Introduction to Sustainability and Supply Chain Management
  2. The Sustainable Supply Chain: Definitions and Concepts
  3. Global Supply Chain Challenges and Mitigation Strategies
  4. Circular Economy Models and Closed-Loop Supply Chains
  5. International Sustainability Standard Frameworks
  6. Sustainable Audits: Measurement and Tracking
  7. Corporate Social Responsibility in Supply Chains
  8. Partnerships and Stakeholder Involvement
  9. Case Studies in Sustainable Supply Chain Innovation
  10. Environmental Impact Reduction in Supply Chains
  11. Future Trends in Sustainable Supply Chain Management

Certification

This course is part of the ISCEA Certified Sustainable Supply Chain Professional (CSSCP) program and serves as a prerequisite for the official CSSCP Exam. Completion of this course, along with two other related courses on edX, prepares learners for the globally recognized CSSCP designation, enhancing their career prospects in the rapidly growing field of sustainable supply chain management.