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Issues in Supply Chain Management

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Issues in Supply Chain Management

This course is part of Agribusiness and Sustainable Food Production Economics Specialization

Instructors: Paul B. Stoddard

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4 modules

Gain insight into a topic and learn the fundamentals.

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9 hours to complete

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4 modules

Gain insight into a topic and learn the fundamentals.

15 reviews

Intermediate level

Recommended experience

9 hours to complete

Flexible schedule

Learn at your own pace

What you'll learn

Discuss the influence of trade policy and international relationships on food supply and demand.
Compare and contrast differences in world demand for food products between developing and developed countries.
Examine the impacts of compliance with environmental regulations on food supply chains.
Discuss future technologies that may influence issues in the supply chain of food and food products.

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There are 4 modules in this course

Learners in this course will examine global trade agreements -- including policies, barriers, and regulations -- of agricultural commodities, and discuss implications of world and economic disruptions on the food supply chain. Throughout this course, learners will also discuss issues of sustainability, technology, and the environment as it relates to the supply and distribution of food products.

This course is part of the College of ACES suite of online programs, including the graduate certificate, "Agribusiness and Sustainable Food Production Economics" that can be stacked toward an advanced degree in the College of ACES or the Gies College of Business. To learn more about online programs from the College of ACES and explore ways to apply your Coursera work toward a degree program at the University of Illinois, visit ACES Online at acesonline.illinois.edu.

Module details

In the course orientation, you will become familiar with the course, your classmates, and our learning environment. The orientation will also help you obtain the technical skills required for the course. In the second part of this module, you will explore global trade to identify the types of agricultural commodities, explain global trade policies and considerations specific to agricultural commodities, and examine the impact of global currencies on trade.

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10 videos4 readings2 assignments1 discussion prompt

10 videosTotal 26 minutes

Course Overview4 minutes
Meet Your Instructor | Dr. Gary D. Schnitkey2 minutes
Meet Your Instructor | Paul B. Stoddard2 minutes
Meet Your Instructor | Ailie Elmore2 minutes
Meet Your Instructor | Dr. Joana Colussi3 minutes
Introduction1 minute
Corn & Soybeans3 minutes
Global Trade of Fruits, Vegetables, Coffee, and Cocoa5 minutes
Currency Impacts on Trade4 minutes
Module 1 Key Takeaways1 minute

4 readingsTotal 65 minutes

Syllabus10 minutes
Learn More About Flexible Learning Pathways10 minutes
Updating Your Profile10 minutes
The National Agricultural Law Center: Overview of International Trade35 minutes

2 assignmentsTotal 31 minutes

Orientation Quiz1 minute
Module 1 Quiz30 minutes

1 discussion promptTotal 10 minutes

Getting to Know Your Classmates10 minutes

In this module, you will describe the purposes and impacts of agricultural trade agreements and examine the barriers to global agricultural trade.

What's included

9 videos3 readings1 assignment

9 videosTotal 34 minutes

Introduction1 minute
Agricultural Trade5 minutes
Free Trade4 minutes
Food Labeling4 minutes
Tariffs3 minutes
Sanitary and Phytosanitary Requirements3 minutes
Trade Disputes: WTO Basic Functions5 minutes
Panel Discussion: Issues Related to Global Trade8 minutes
Module 2 Key Takeaways1 minute

3 readingsTotal 42 minutes

USDA: How the Removal of Tariffs Would Impact Agricultural Trade15 minutes
Food for Thought: How Should We Secure Global Trade in Agriculture?15 minutes
Global trade in food and agricultural products more than doubles in last two decades12 minutes

1 assignmentTotal 30 minutes

Module 2 Quiz30 minutes

In this module, you will describe the growth of agricultural commodities in South America, examine implications of world and economic disruptions on the production and trade of commodities, and compare the demand for food products between developed and developing countries.

What's included

6 videos1 reading1 assignment

6 videosTotal 19 minutes

Introduction1 minute
Continued Growth of Agriculture in South America4 minutes
Implications from World and Economic Disruptions6 minutes
Supply Chain Issues in Africa2 minutes
Sustainabilty Issues3 minutes
Module 3 Key Takeaways2 minutes

1 readingTotal 14 minutes

Brazil’s Momentum as a Global Agricultural Supplier Faces Headwinds14 minutes

1 assignmentTotal 30 minutes

Module 3 Quiz30 minutes

In this module, you will identify and describe the impact of technologies on food production, consumption, and demand. You will also discuss the opportunities and threats of feeding the world while also sustainably producing and distributing food and food products. At the conclusion of this module, you will be ready to complete the final assessment for the course and earn your Coursera certificate!