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Sustainable Supply Chains

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University of Virginia Darden School Foundation

Sustainable Supply Chains

Instructors: Doug Thomas

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4 modules

Gain insight into a topic and learn the fundamentals.

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5 hours to complete

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4 modules

Gain insight into a topic and learn the fundamentals.

31 reviews

Beginner level

Recommended experience

5 hours to complete

Flexible schedule

Learn at your own pace

What you'll learn

How to build a sustainable supply chain.
How to prepare your organization to respond to changes in national policies, and climate and geo-political risks that affect a global supply chain.

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There are 4 modules in this course

This course focuses on the premise of “What is a Sustainable Supply Chain? It covers the building blocks of a supply chain, the sustainability related standards, rules, and legislation that are applicable to the supply chain and the role of business, society, and government in building a sustainable supply chain.

You will build a basic foundational knowledge of how supply chains work, the main nodes and flows with a supply chain. You will learn how to create a transparent supply chain process and close the loops on internal and external supply chains. Finally, you will be able to tie-in how national policies and climate and geo-political risks impact your supply chain. This course is ideal for managers in the procurement, operations, supply chain, and strategy domains who need to create and manage a sustainable supply chain while navigating the various industry specific challenges.

Module details

Welcome to the Introduction to Supply Chain Management module. In this module, we will trace the supply chain from the end consumer all the way back to the supplier. We will learn appropriate terminology, identify key decisions and learn how to make these decisions. We will also discuss how supply chains are currently being reshaped by firm-driven innovation, shifting consumer preferences, emerging technology and evolving public policy. Finally, this module will provide a basis for supply chain fundamentals and the sustainable supply chain challenges.

What's included

10 videos9 readings1 assignment1 discussion prompt

10 videosTotal 46 minutes

Welcome to the Sustainable Supply Chains Course!4 minutes
Introduction to Supply Chain Management Part 13 minutes
Introduction to Supply Chain Management Part 25 minutes
Order Fulfillment Part 15 minutes
Order Fulfillment Part 28 minutes
Make-to-Stock and Make-to-Order2 minutes
Managing Production and Inventory5 minutes
Procurement Part 12 minutes
Procurement Part 28 minutes
Procurement Conclusion4 minutes

9 readingsTotal 29 minutes

Course Structure and Planning3 minutes
Course and Coursera Learner Policies5 minutes
Participant and Course Support3 minutes
Use Discussion Forums to Deepen Your Learning3 minutes
Course Resources5 minutes
Introduction to Supply Chain Lesson Summary3 minutes
Order Fulfillment Lesson Summary3 minutes
Make-to-Stock and Make-to-Order/Managing Production Inventory Lesson Summary2 minutes
Procurement Lesson Summary2 minutes

1 assignmentTotal 15 minutes

Final Assessment: Introduction to Supply Chain Management15 minutes

1 discussion promptTotal 20 minutes

From Source to Shelf: Decoding Supply Chain Decisions20 minutes

Welcome to the Creating and Managing a Sustainable Supply Chain module. In this module we will look at some commonly used frameworks for sustainable development, the standards and metrics available to measure sustainability, and recent laws and legislation that supply chains need to comply with around sustainability. You will learn how enabling supply chain visibility and transparency, align incentives, and design the supply chain to meet the sustainability goals.

What's included

5 videos3 readings1 assignment1 discussion prompt

5 videosTotal 31 minutes

Introduction to Creating and Managing a Sustainable Supply Chain4 minutes
What is a Sustainable Supply Chain? Part 1 of 2.4 minutes
What is a Sustainable Supply Chain? Part 2 of 2.8 minutes
What is Supply Chain Transparency?7 minutes
How to Close the Loop?8 minutes

3 readingsTotal 9 minutes

What is a Sustainable Supply Chain Lesson Summary?2 minutes
What is Supply Chain Transparency? Lesson Summary5 minutes
How to Close the Loop Lesson Summary2 minutes

1 assignmentTotal 15 minutes

Final Assessment: Creating and Managing A Sustainable Supply Chain15 minutes

1 discussion promptTotal 20 minutes

Sustainability in What We Buy and How We Work20 minutes

Welcome to the Critical Supply Chains and National Interests module. In this module we will look at the main components of a critical supply chain - critical products, critical processes, and critical resources. You will hear how recent geo-political and climate risks have impacted the supply chain. Finally, you will be able connect how national policies that are applicable within the country, and enacted in partnership with other countries, can influence sourcing, production, and distribution decisions in the supply chain.

What's included

4 videos3 readings1 assignment1 discussion prompt

4 videosTotal 27 minutes

Introduction to Critical Supply Chains and National Interests3 minutes
What is a Critical Supply Chain?8 minutes
How Do National Interests Impact Supply Chains - Geopoliticial and Climate Risks9 minutes
How Do National Interests Impact Supply Chains - Within Countries and Partnerships With Other Countries6 minutes

3 readingsTotal 6 minutes

What is a Critical Supply Chain Lesson Summary?2 minutes
National Interests and Geopolitical Risks Lesson Summary2 minutes
Impact of National Policies on Supply Chains Lesson Summary2 minutes

1 assignmentTotal 15 minutes

Final Assessment: Critical Supply Chains and National Interests15 minutes

1 discussion promptTotal 20 minutes

Rethinking Supply Chain Risks20 minutes

Welcome to the final learning module of the course, a Summary of Sustainable Supply Chains. In this module, we'll recap the course and allow for you to reflect on your learnings and understanding.