Supply Chain Basics

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The field of supply chain management is growing rapidly, and many of today’s leading businesses optimize this industry to increase their competitive advantage. Supply chain management professionals are involved in all business processes, including initial planning, sourcing elements needed for production, producing goods and services, and delivering materials and information between suppliers, manufacturers and customers.

The Supply Chain Basics course provides you with the foundations needed for success in this field and gives you the knowledge and skills to:

Supply chains are complex systems that include individual businesses, multiple employees and the physical infrastructure required to transport products to the consumer. After completing Oregon State’s expert-led basics course, you’ll be able to rely on cutting-edge supply chain management concepts and theories to increase efficiency and improve customer satisfaction across a variety of business contexts.

The Supply Chain and Transportation Certificate includes: