This course is part of the Supply Chain Management Specialization

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Supply Chain Management SpecializationRutgers the State University of New Jersey

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Have you ever wondered what it takes to manage a successful supply chain? It all comes down to the right strategy. Supply Chain Management Strategy is the indispensable direction for managing a successful supply chain.  This course is the capstone of the Supply Chain Management specialization. While, it is strongly recommended that you take all courses in this specialization, you do not have to if you believe you already have those skills. You will use the tools acquired in the previous four courses to create a supply chain management strategy in a real-life case scenario. At the completion of this course you will have shown mastery of the tools and techniques to successfully manage a complex network of companies that we call the supply chain.

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Supply Chain Strategy
Supply Chain Risk Management
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Course 5 of 5 in the

Supply Chain Management Specialization

Approx. 13 hours to complete

English

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Rudolf Leuschner, Ph.D.

Associate Professor

Department of Supply Chain Management

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Syllabus - What you will learn from this course

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Week1

Week 1

2 hours to complete

What is Supply Chain Strategy

2 hours to complete

2 videos (Total 3 min), 2 readings, 1 quiz

Week2

Week 2

3 hours to complete

Logistics at MTC

3 hours to complete

7 videos (Total 19 min), 5 readings, 1 quiz

Week3

Week 3

2 hours to complete

Operations at MTC

In this module, you are going to examine the operations challenges that MTC faces. In addition to examining the current state of the company's operations, you will make recommendations to improve the company's flow of products to the customers. After completing this module, you will have demonstrated the ability to recognize a company's operational challenges and make appropriate recommendations to overcome those issues.

2 hours to complete

5 videos (Total 22 min), 4 readings, 1 quiz

Week4

Week 4

2 hours to complete

Planning at MTC

In this module, you are going to examine the planning challenges that MTC faces. In addition to examining the current state of the company's demand planning and fulfillment, you will make recommendations to improve the company's forecasting. After completing this module, you will have demonstrated the ability to recognize a company's forecasting and demand planning challenges and make appropriate recommendations to overcome those issues.

2 hours to complete

6 videos (Total 18 min), 5 readings, 1 quiz

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TOP REVIEWS FROM SUPPLY CHAIN MANAGEMENT STRATEGY

by AGOct 22, 2019

Learned so much..It's a very good course and Professor explains everything in a very good manner.. thanks coursera!!!

by ACJun 26, 2020

It is a great course to understand the basics of supply chain management. Thanks a lot to Coursera and the Course Instructor.

by CSAug 13, 2020

THANK YOU!

Dr. Leuschner, your course has the best format, it's fun, dynamic and smart. I learned a whole lot here and I'm so grateful that I took this course.

Again, Thank you. Cheers!!!

by GRJun 30, 2021

Great way learn the basics if you are new at this or a great refresher ir you are a professional. I enjoyed this a lot and recommend it.

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About the Supply Chain Management Specialization

This Specialization is an introduction to the fascinating world of Supply Chain Management. When you complete the program you'll have a richer understanding of the complexities that companies are facing in today's global networked economy.

The Specialization is for you, if: 1. you're looking to start a career in Supply Chain Management, but lack the basic background; 2. you're working with people in Supply Chain Management and want to understand their daily challenges better; 3. you're fascinated by how the global economy is linked together by the flow of products, information, and finances. The Supply Chain Management Specialization is made up of four basic courses in logistics, operations, planning, and sourcing, followed by a capstone course in Supply Chain Management Strategy. The Supply Chain Logistics course will cover transportation, warehousing and inventory, and logistics network design. The Supply Chain Operations course covers techniques used to optimize flow and focuses specifically on Six Sigma quality and Lean practices. In the Supply Chain Planning course you'll master different forecasting approaches. The Supply Chain Sourcing course deals with different techniques that help you create lasting and productive supplier relationships. Finally, in the capstone course on Supply Chain Management Strategy you'll solve a real-life business case. Interested in learning advanced supply chain topics? View the Supply Chain Excellence MasterTrack™ Certificate.

Frequently Asked Questions

When will I have access to the lectures and assignments?
Access to lectures and assignments depends on your type of enrollment. If you take a course in audit mode, you will be able to see most course materials for free. To access graded assignments and to earn a Certificate, you will need to purchase the Certificate experience, during or after your audit. If you don't see the audit option:
The course may not offer an audit option. You can try a Free Trial instead, or apply for Financial Aid.
The course may offer 'Full Course, No Certificate' instead. This option lets you see all course materials, submit required assessments, and get a final grade. This also means that you will not be able to purchase a Certificate experience.
What will I get if I subscribe to this Specialization?
When you enroll in the course, you get access to all of the courses in the Specialization, and you earn a certificate when you complete the work. Your electronic Certificate will be added to your Accomplishments page - from there, you can print your Certificate or add it to your LinkedIn profile. If you only want to read and view the course content, you can audit the course for free.
Is financial aid available?
Yes. In select learning programs, you can apply for financial aid or a scholarship if you can’t afford the enrollment fee. If fin aid or scholarship is available for your learning program selection, you’ll find a link to apply on the description page.
Will I receive University credit if I complete this course?
If you complete this course, there is no University credit, but if you successfully complete the entire Supply Chain Management Specialization, and are accepted into the Rutgers Business School Master of Supply Chain Management program, you will receive a three-credit waiver.

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