Course Code: SCM513
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Synopsis

There is an increasing push from consumers and governments for green products, and organisations are trying to transform their supply chains into green ones. Greening of the supply chain has become a competitive advantage for organisations. SCM513 Transitioning to Green Supply Chains provides an overview of environmental issues that impact supply chains. Students will learn how to transform different supply chain functions such as procurement, logistics and product design and integrate them into a greener supply chain. Furthermore, the course covers the importance of circular supply chains and the use of international environmental standards to improve supply chains. Students will discuss best green practices for different functions of the supply chain with real case examples.
Level: 5
Credit Units: 5
Presentation Pattern: EVERY JULY

Topics

  • Basic Concepts of the Green Supply Chain
  • From Traditional to Green Supply Chain
  • Green Procurement and Purchasing
  • Green Supplier Development and Collaboration
  • Green Logistics and Transport
  • Green Product Design
  • Closing the Loop: Reverse Logistics
  • Circular Supply Chains
  • Global and Local Relationships
  • Green Packaging
  • Performance Measures for Green Supply Chains
  • International Environmental Standards

Learning Outcome

  • Plan for the transition to a greener supply chain
  • Appraise the role of environmental standards
  • Compare circular and linear supply chain models
  • Design for green products
  • Evaluate the performance of a green supply chain
  • Assess the relationship with partners to transform into a green supply chain
Part-time Programmes / CET Courses

Objectives

A. Knowledge and Understanding (Theory Component)

By the end of this course, you should be able to:

  • Plan for the transition to a greener supply chain
  • Appraise the role of environmental standards
  • Compare circular and linear supply chain models

B. Key Skills (Practical Component)

By the end of this course, you should be able to:

  • Design for green products
  • Evaluate the performance of a green supply chain
  • Assess the relationship with partners to transform into a green supply chain


Who Should Attend

This course is designed for logistics and supply chain management professionals who want to upskill themselves in Green Supply Chains. It is ideal for those who wish to play an active role in transitioning their organisations towards a Green Supply Chain.

 

 

Relevance of Course to employment/upskilling/reskilling

The purpose of this course is to provide students with the know-how to transform their organisation’s supply chains into a green supply chain. Students will learn to appraise the role of different environmental standards and green products and assess the supply chain partners. They will be able to understand the significance of circular supply chains.


Admissions pre-requisite

  • Bachelor’s or Equivalent
  • Knowledge of Logistics or Supply Chain Management will be an advantage

 

Schedule

TimeAgenda
Seminar 1
Planning for the transition to a greener supply chain
19:00 – 19:30 Basic Concepts of the Green Supply Chain
19:30 – 20:05 Principles & Objectives of a Green Supply Chains
20:05 – 20:20 Activity 1 – Reviewing A Real Company
20:20 – 20:35 Break
20:35 – 21:15 From Traditional to Green Supply Chain
21:15 – 21:35 Activity 2 – Balancing Growth & Sustainability (e.g., SG Green Plan)
21:35 – 22:00 Reflection and Discussion
Seminar 2
Partners to transform into green supply chains
19:00 – 19:30 Green Supplier Development and Collaboration
19:30 – 20:05 Singapore Environment Green Packaging Standards and References
20:05 – 20:20 Activity 1: Analyse Supplier Sustainability Scorecards and Certifications
20:20 – 20:35 Break
20:35 – 21:15 Green Procurement and Purchasing
21:15 – 21:35 Activity 2: Develop a Green Procurement Policy for a Company
21:35 – 22:00 Reflection and Discussion: Challenges and Opportunities
Seminar 3
Green supply chain logistics
19:00 – 19:35 Green Logistics and Transport
19:35 – 20:15 Innovation in Green Logistics
20:15 – 20:30 Activity 1: Engagement with Green Logistics Industry Practitioner
20:30 – 20:45 Break
20:45 – 21:05 Closing the Loop: Reverse Logistics
21:05 – 21:30 Activity 2: Cost of Reverse Logistics and Stakeholders’ Pressure
21:30 – 22:00 Reflection, Discussion & Sharing
Seminar 4
Circular and linear supply chain models
19:00 – 19:40 Circular vs Linear Supply Chains
19:40 – 20:20 Components of a Circular Supply Chains
20:20 – 20:35 Activity 1: Challenges and Opportunities in achieving circularity
20:35 – 20:45 Break
20:45 – 21:15 Global and Local Relationships
21:15 – 21:30 Activity 2: Value of Partnership in Transitioning to a Circular Supply Chain
21:30 – 22:00 Reflection, Discussion & Sharing
Seminar 5
Green product design
19:00 – 19:40 Green Products in various industry segments
19:40 – 20:15 Green Product Design Innovations in Various Industry Segments
20:15 – 20:30 Activity 1: Share a real case
20:30 – 20:45 Break
20:45 – 21:10 Green Packaging
21:10 – 21:30 Understanding ISCC Certification, Sustainability Declaration and Licenses
21:30 – 22:00 Reflection, Discussion & Sharing
Seminar 6
Environmental Standards
19:00 – 19:30 Performance Measures for Green Supply Chains
19:30 – 20:15 Reading and Assessing Sustainability Reports
20:15 – 20:30 Break
20:30 – 21:00 International Environmental Standards
21:00 – 21:30 Risks and Opportunities of ESG and Economic Impact
21:30 – 22:00 Assessment

 

Assessments

  • Class participation (PCT)
  • 1 Final Assignment (ECA)
  • 1 Individual Assignment (TMA)

 

Trainer info

Associate Professor Tay Huay Ling holds a PhD in Business and Economics (Operations Management) from the University of Melbourne, Australia. She also has an MSc in Industrial Engineering from Georgia Institute of Technology, an MSc in Logistics and Supply Chain Management from the National University of Singapore, and a BEng (Hon) in Chemical Engineering from the National University of Singapore. She teaches operations, supply chain management courses, and lean six sigma. Her research focuses on lean six sigma, sustainable business values, healthcare operations, and humanitarian logistics. Before entering academia, she gained experience in supply network analysis, chemical logistics and process improvements, supply chain process streamlining and workflow redesigns. She has published journal articles on operations management and process improvements in logistics, healthcare, community care, and higher education. 

 

Course Completion requirements

  • Attendance: Participants must achieve at least 75% attendance.
  • Assessment: Participants must sit and pass all prescribed assessments and submit all course work stipulated in the section Assessments.
  • Evaluation: Participants are required to complete course evaluations conducted by SUSS and SSG at the end of the training.
Students who achieve at least 75% attendance and meet the course completion requirements will be awarded a Certificate of Completion. For those who do not meet the course requirements, a Certificate of Participation will be issued instead.

 

Course Fees, payment and refund policy

 International Participants Singapore Citizens (below 40yrs), Permanent Residents Singapore Citizens (40yrs and above) SkillsFuture Mid - Career Enhanced Subsidy1Enhanced Training Support for SMEs2 (Singaporean and PRs)
Course Fees (A) $3,168.00 $2,640.00 $2,640.00 $2,640.00
SSG Rate (B) 0%70%70%70%
SSG Grant (70%) (C)  $1,848.00 $1,848.00 $1,848.00
Nett Course fees (A) - (C) = (D) $3,168.00 $792.00 $792.00 $792.00
Total nett course fees payable including GST (E)$285.12 $71.28$71.28 $71.28
SSG Enhanced Grant (F) -   -   $528.00 $528.00
Total nett course fees payable including GST, after additional funding form the various schemes (D) +  (E) - (F) = (G) $3,453.12 $863.28 $335.28 $335.28
1 Mid-Career Enhanced Subsidy: Singaporeans aged 40 and above may enjoy subsidies up to 90% of the course fees.
2 Enhanced Training Support for SMEs: SME-sponsored employees (Singapore citizens and PRs) aged 21 and above may enjoy subsidies up to 90% of the course fees.

 

For the various payment mode, please refer here.
For the refund policy, please refer here. 

 

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Telephone: +65 6248 0263
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