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.
Supply Chain Management Strategy
This course is part of Supply Chain Management Specialization
Instructor: Rudolf Leuschner, Ph.D.
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Skills you'll gain
- Customer Demand Planning
- Logistics
- Operations
- Cost Reduction
- Presentations
- Forecasting
- Supplier Relationship Management
- Transportation Management
- Demand Planning
- Inventory and Warehousing
- Decision Making
- Operational Efficiency
- Supply Chain Planning
- Supply Chain
- Procurement
- Supply Chain Management
- Strategic Sourcing
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There are 6 modules in this course
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
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
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
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
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.
What's included
2 videos1 reading1 peer review1 discussion prompt
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Reviewed on Aug 8, 2020
The teacher is awesome, one of the best teachers I've had. His passion for Supply Chain Management inspires and motivates to work hard in every assignment. Thank you so much!
Reviewed on Jul 30, 2017
Good course to get started with basic aspects of Supply Chain Management. The application of concepts in solving real life problem through capstone in invaluable!
Reviewed on Apr 16, 2020
great course to learn! i had very limited knowledge of Supply chain management subject and now i have some knowledge of basics and i am able to put the same to my current job to explore the same.
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