Supply Chain Strategies and Concepts
About this Module
Effective supply chain managers align their supply chain strategies with the competitive priorities of the firm, including cost, responsiveness, and differentiation. This module describes effective strategy linkages and examines where sourcing, network design, and inventory decisions fit within those priorities. You will also learn about the power of supply chain coordination and are introduced to foundational concepts such as just in time, vendor managed inventory, postponement, and the bullwhip effect.
Overview
Modality
Online
Format
Asynchronous
Pricing
$398.00
Explore Our Online Certificate Program Offering
Finance Certificate
This certificate provides a comprehensive exploration of supply chain management, examining how companies transform raw materials into finished products delivered to end consumers. It covers strategies and tactics for optimizing supply chains, including developing supplier networks and designing efficient logistics systems. The course also addresses the identification and management of supply chain risks. Through hands-on exercises and Excel-based applications, it emphasizes the application of quantitative techniques to support informed and effective supply chain decision-making.
- Length: 5 online modules
- Format: Fully online, asynchronous, and self-paced to support flexible learning
- Recognition: Shareable digital badges earned per module; full certificate awarded upon completion
