41. The Value of Supply Chain Certification

Guest Name : Maryanne Ross CPIM-F CIRM CSCP-F CLTD-F, Co-Founder at Supply Chain Mavens.  Language : English, Publication date:  Feb, 15. 2020 Maryanne has 18 years of experience in a variety of manufacturing, purchasing and logistics positions, including automotive, medical, consumer goods, electronic and food industries. She is recognized through the APICS Instructor Development Program as a Master Instructor for CPIM and CSCP and a Lead Instructor for Lean Enterprise, Global Sourcing and the Principles Courses. She is also recognized as a Master Instructor of new instructors for all three of the APICS Instructor Training Programs. She and Joni Holeman then founded the Supply Chain Mavens to share their years of industry experience + knowledge with those seeking an APICS certification. Since 2001, they have engaged and trained several thousands participants, many working for large organizations such as Exxon Mobil, GE Power, BAE Systems, Merck, DuPont, Volvo, Lonza, Northrop Grumman, Hershey's, Johnson & Johnson, Astra Zenneca, and the Department of Veterans' Affairs. Additionally, she is now New England Regional Representative for VCARE (The value chain application research and education, Canada). Connect on her Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/maryanneross/  and  website: https://www.supplychainmavens.net/ Highlighted: How important is to do the certification in supply chain ? What's value and benefit for having a certification ? What is the best way to do certification in supply chain management?  Which is more advantageous on the long run: a MBA in SCM or Global certification in SCM ?