Shoreline Community College offers a short-term Certificate of Completion in Supplier Relations and Logistics leading to entry level positions in the supply chain field. Students interested in advancement are encouraged to enroll in a longer course of study to complete additional certificates and/or an Associate in Applied Arts and Science Degree (AAAS) in Purchasing and Supply Chain Management. Supplier Relations and Logistics certificate focuses on the fundamental aspects of the supply/value chain, including methods to improve how organizations manage suppliers of the materials and services needed to make a product or service and deliver them to customers. Supplier relations and logistics encompasses the management of all activities involved in sourcing, procurement, production, logistics and customer relations. It also includes the crucial components of coordination and collaboration with channel partners, which can be suppliers, intermediaries, third-party service providers, and customers.