Supply Chain & Logistics

Learn to keep global goods moving smoothly while mastering the sustainable, forward-thinking practices that today’s top employers demand. The Supply Chain and Logistics Certificate program bridges academic and technical training, preparing you to step directly into the workforce. Throughout the program, you will gain a comprehensive understanding of how organizations acquire resources and optimize operational processes to deliver quality products and services.

To receive the Certificate in Supply Chain and Logistics, you can choose one of the below options:

• Option 1: Complete a Workplace Practicum in Supply Chain and Logistics at an employer’s facility.
• Option 2: Complete the Environmental Sustainability in Canadian Logistics Microcredential

What You Will Learn

By the end of the foundational supply chain & logistic courses, students will be able to:  

• Understand how organizations acquire and manage the materials, equipment, services, and resources needed to support business operations and production.  
• Design supply chain strategies that reduce costs, optimize inventory levels, increase flexibility, and improve responsiveness to market demands.  
• Apply demand forecasting, demand management, and inventory control techniques to support effective procurement and operational planning.  
• Plan and manage operational processes that contribute to the delivery of quality products and services.  
• Use analytical tools, including process mapping and project scheduling, to identify opportunities for improvement and solve operational challenges.  
• Examine how transportation, warehousing, and distribution functions support the movement of goods throughout the supply chain.  
• Analyze and resolve logistics and transportation challenges using industry-relevant tools and methodologies.  
• Leverage information technology and management information systems to improve supply chain visibility, coordination, and performance.  
• Manage global supply chain activities while incorporating legal, ethical, and sustainable business practices.  
• Apply project leadership skills to successfully plan, coordinate, and execute supply chain and logistics initiatives.
• Employ effective communication skills in a professional work setting

For students working towards the Sustainability Logistics Micro-Credential, students will be able to:  

• Evaluate and apply sustainability, ESG, and regulatory frameworks to assess environmental impacts, ethical sourcing, and corporate responsibility across transportation, warehousing, and distribution systems in Canadian and global logistics contexts.

For students who choose the Work-Integrated Learning module, students will be able to:

• Navigate the online platform and use core ePortfolio tools to submit required tasks and reflections.
• Use the competency framework to identify strengths and practicum placement fit.  
• Conduct employer research and prepare effectively for practicum placement.  

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