Supply Chain Management Strategy

Rutgers the State University of New Jersey

Supply Chain Management Strategy

This course is part of Supply Chain Management Specialization

Instructor: Rudolf Leuschner, Ph.D.

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6 modules

Gain insight into a topic and learn the fundamentals.

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6 modules

Gain insight into a topic and learn the fundamentals.

1,203 reviews

2 weeks to complete

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Flexible schedule

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96%

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There are 6 modules in this course

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.

In this module you will be introduced to the business case that you will work on over the duration of this course. The goal of this part is to determine the overall direction of your improvement efforts. After completing this module, you will be able to recognize the issues in a business better as well as customize your specific recommendations in the remainder of the course.

What's included

2 videos2 readings1 peer review2 discussion prompts

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

What's included

7 videos5 readings1 peer review1 discussion prompt

7 videosTotal 19 minutes

Logistics at MTC1 minute
How much inventory do we need?3 minutes
When to order inventory?3 minutes
How do you build a logistics network?2 minutes
Facilities: How many and where?3 minutes
Factors Influencing Logistics Networks4 minutes
Logistics Customer Service4 minutes

5 readingsTotal 35 minutes

Logistics Challenges5 minutes
The Medical Devices Supply Chain at MTC7 minutes
The Key Decision-Makers in the Medical Devices Supply Chain10 minutes
Next Steps10 minutes
Current Industry Issues3 minutes

1 peer reviewTotal 120 minutes

Logistics Solutions120 minutes

1 discussion promptTotal 10 minutes

Possible Logistics Solutions10 minutes

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.

What's included

5 videos4 readings1 peer review1 discussion prompt

5 videosTotal 22 minutes

Operations at MTC1 minute
Lean Operations6 minutes
Why do companies need warehouses?5 minutes
How should we design a warehouse?3 minutes
Lean Inventory7 minutes

4 readingsTotal 35 minutes

Operations at Challenges5 minutes
The Medical Devices Supply Chain10 minutes
The Key Decision-Makers in the Medical Devices Supply Chain10 minutes
Next Steps10 minutes

1 peer reviewTotal 120 minutes

Operations Solutions120 minutes

1 discussion promptTotal 10 minutes

Possible Operations Solutions10 minutes

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.

What's included

6 videos5 readings1 peer review1 discussion prompt

6 videosTotal 18 minutes

Planning at MTC1 minute
Naive Forecast4 minutes
Cumulative Mean Forecast3 minutes
Forecast Accuracy4 minutes
Moving Average4 minutes
Exponential Smoothing4 minutes

5 readingsTotal 50 minutes

Planning Challenges10 minutes
The Medical Devices Supply Chain10 minutes
The Key Decision-Makers in the Medical Devices Supply Chain10 minutes
Next Steps10 minutes
Exhibit C10 minutes

1 peer reviewTotal 120 minutes

Planning Solutions120 minutes

1 discussion promptTotal 10 minutes

Possible Planning Solutions10 minutes

In this module, you are going to examine the sourcing challenges that MTC faces. In addition to examining the current state of the company's procurement activities, you will make recommendations to improve the company's relationships with its suppliers as well as their ability to take advantage of closer relationships with its customers. After completing this module, you will have demonstrated the ability to recognize a company's sourcing challenges and make appropriate recommendations to overcome those issues.

What's included

6 videos5 readings1 peer review1 discussion prompt

6 videosTotal 27 minutes

Sourcing at MTC1 minute
Purchasing3 minutes
Procurement6 minutes
Supply Management6 minutes
Strategic Sourcing4 minutes
Make versus Buy7 minutes

5 readingsTotal 30 minutes

Sourcing Challenges3 minutes
The Medical Devices Supply Chain at MTC4 minutes
Key Decision-Makers in the Medical Devices Supply Chain10 minutes
Current Issues3 minutes
Next Steps10 minutes

1 peer reviewTotal 60 minutes

Sourcing Solutions60 minutes

1 discussion promptTotal 10 minutes

Possible Sourcing Solutions10 minutes

In this module, you are going to craft a cumulative presentation of all your recommendations. After completing this module, you will have demonstrated the ability to present a cohesive and logical argument to support your recommendations.

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2 videos1 reading1 peer review1 discussion prompt

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Rudolf Leuschner, Ph.D.

Rutgers the State University of New Jersey

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Reviewed on Jun 12, 2026

Great course. Helped me understand Supply Chain Management at a deeper level for a potential career shift in the future. Funny guy too.

Reviewed on Jun 16, 2023

Excellent overview of supply chain. Good practice of forecasting concepts. Enjoyed the various examples given and prof's humor. Worth the time!

Reviewed on Nov 11, 2021

I had a very good experience going though this course even though i had no experience in SCM, this has opened my knowledge to the world of SCM. I am excited to use it in future.

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