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Supply Chain Management Strategy

Name: Supply Chain Management Strategy
Rating: 4.8 (1079 reviews)

This course is part of Supply Chain Management Specialization.

Course Cost

Free course

Beginner

Skill Level

14 Hours

Self-paced lessons

This course cannot be purchased separately - to access the complete learning experience, graded assignments, and earn certificates, you'll need to enroll in the full Supply Chain Management Specialization program. You can audit this specific course for free to explore the content, which includes access to course materials and lectures. This allows you to learn at your own pace without any financial commitment.

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34,005 Enrolled

Rudolf Leuschner

English

4.8

34,005 Enrolled

English

Rudolf Leuschner

What you'll learn

Develop comprehensive supply chain strategies

Analyze logistics and operations challenges

Optimize planning and forecasting processes

Implement effective sourcing solutions

Create persuasive strategy presentations

Skills you'll gain

Supply Chain Strategy

Risk Management

Operations Planning

Logistics Management

Inventory Control

Demand Forecasting

Network Optimization

Strategic Sourcing

Process Improvement

Decision Making

This course includes:

1.6 Hours PreRecorded video

Access on Mobile, Desktop

FullTime access

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There are 6 modules in this course

This capstone course integrates advanced concepts in supply chain management through a comprehensive case study approach. Students analyze real-world business scenarios and develop strategic solutions for logistics, operations, planning, and sourcing challenges. The curriculum covers strategic decision-making across all aspects of supply chain management, from network design to supplier relationships. Through hands-on projects and practical exercises, learners develop skills in crafting and presenting strategic recommendations for supply chain improvement.

What is Supply Chain Strategy

Module 1 · 1 Hours to complete

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.

Skills you'll gain

Strategic Analysis

Problem Identification

Business Case Analysis

Supply Chain Management

Strategy Development

This course includes:

2 Videos

2 Reading Materials

Logistics at MTC

Module 2 · 3 Hours to complete

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.

Skills you'll gain

Logistics Management

Inventory Control

Network Design

Facility Planning

Customer Service

This course includes:

7 Videos

5 Reading Materials

Operations at MTC

Module 3 · 2 Hours to complete

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.

Skills you'll gain

Lean Operations

Warehouse Management

Inventory Optimization

Process Flow

Operational Efficiency

This course includes:

5 Videos

4 Reading Materials

Planning at MTC

Module 4 · 2 Hours to complete

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.

Skills you'll gain

Demand Planning

Forecasting Methods

Accuracy Measurement

Statistical Analysis

Supply Planning

This course includes:

6 Videos

5 Reading Materials

Sourcing at MTC

Module 5 · 2 Hours to complete

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.

Skills you'll gain

Strategic Sourcing

Procurement Management

Supply Management

Make vs Buy Analysis

Supplier Relations

This course includes:

6 Videos

5 Reading Materials

The Solution

Module 6 · 1 Hours to complete

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.

Skills you'll gain

Strategic Presentation

Solution Development

Recommendation Analysis

Business Communication

Strategy Implementation

This course includes:

2 Videos

1 Reading Materials

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Rudolf Leuschner

Professor Rudolf Leuschner is a faculty member in the Supply Chain Management department at Rutgers Business School, where he also serves as the Co-Director of the Online Master of Supply Chain Management (SCM) program and the curriculum coordinator for the MBA program. His research primarily focuses on the end-to-end supply chain, emphasizing the integration of its three key flows: product, information, and financial. With expertise in these areas, Professor Leuschner plays a pivotal role in advancing both the academic and practical understanding of supply chain management.

Beginner

Skill Level

14 Hours

Self-paced lessons

Course Cost

Free course

Completion

CERTIFICATE

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Supply Chain Management Strategy

What you'll learn

Skills you'll gain

This course includes:

Get a Completion Certificate

Get a Completion Certificate

Top companies offer this course to their employees

There are 6 modules in this course

What is Supply Chain Strategy

Skills you'll gain

This course includes:

Logistics at MTC

Skills you'll gain

This course includes:

Operations at MTC

Skills you'll gain

This course includes:

Planning at MTC

Skills you'll gain

This course includes:

Sourcing at MTC

Skills you'll gain

This course includes:

The Solution

Skills you'll gain

This course includes:

Reviews

Faculties

4.8

Rudolf Leuschner

Frequently asked Questions

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