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Description

This course is for the CMRP exam that will be administered through August 11, 2018.   
 
This course provides an overview of various types and uses of information technology (IT) in supply chain management. It is intended for staff who are new to IT applications in the supply chain or those who wish to improve their knowledge and understanding. The course will provide an overview of a Materials Management Information System (MMIS), including the planning, selection, and implementation processes. The course will also describe Electronic Data Interchange (EDI) and key transactions, current initiatives in supply data classification and synchronization, identify point-of-use inventory management systems, and explore the advantages of the Internet in today?s business environment. Finally, it will provide an overview of new technologies and systems including Radio Frequency Identification (RFID).