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## Essential Units for Professional Certificate in Advanced Supply Chain Cost Control Best Practices
**• Introduction to Supply Chain Cost Control**
* Definition of Supply Chain Cost Control
* Importance of Cost Control in Supply Chains
* Key Benefits of Effective Cost Control
**• Fundamentals of Cost Accounting**
* Cost Accounting Principles
* Cost Classification
* Cost Allocation
**• Advanced Cost Management Techniques**
* Activity-Based Costing (ABC)
* Value Stream Mapping (VSM)
* Lean Manufacturing and Six Sigma
**• Statistical Tools and Techniques for Cost Analysis**
* Statistical Analysis
* Data Visualization
* Hypothesis Testing
**• Cost Optimization Strategies**
* Benchmarking and Benchmarking Techniques
* Statistical Process Control (SPC)
* Simulation and Optimization
**• Advanced Cost Management Tools and Technologies**
* Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) Systems
* Cloud-Based Supply Chain Management Solutions
* Data Analytics Platforms
**• Best Practices for Cost Control**
* Setting Realistic Cost Targets
* Identifying and Prioritizing Cost Drivers
* Implementing Effective Control Mechanisms
* Monitoring and Reporting
**• Case Studies and Real-World Examples**
* Case Study 1: Cost Optimization in a Manufacturing Facility
* Case Study 2: Implementing Lean Principles in a Supply Chain
* Case Study 3: Using Data Analytics for Cost Control
**• Conclusion**
* Key Takeaways from the Course
* Future Trends in Supply Chain Cost Control
* Resources for Further Learning
**• Glossary of Terms**
* Definition of Key Terms in Supply Chain Cost Control