Supply Chain Management includes management of the flow and transportation of goods from raw materials through to the consumer. Areas of study include production planning, logistics management, purchasing, inventory management, material handling, transportation, enterprise resource planning, and global logistics. Course credits may be transferable to professional programs such as the Certified Professional Purchaser (CPP), Certified Professional Logistician (CPL) and the Canadian Institute of Traffic and Transportation (CITT). Students with an interest in supply chain can be prepared for careers in professional purchasing, international trade, and demand forecasting as well as management positions in transportation, inventory, and distribution.