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Rudolf Leuschner, Ph.D., Chris Caplice, and Eva Ponce

This Specialization is an introduction to the fascinating world of Supply Chain Management. When you complete the program you'll have a richer understanding of the complexities that companies are facing in today's global networked economy.

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This Specialization is an introduction to the fascinating world of Supply Chain Management. When you complete the program you'll have a richer understanding of the complexities that companies are facing in today's global networked economy.

The Specialization is for you, if: 1. you're looking to start a career in Supply Chain Management, but lack the basic background; 2. you're working with people in Supply Chain Management and want to understand their daily challenges better; 3. you're fascinated by how the global economy is linked together by the flow of products, information, and finances.

The Supply Chain Management Specialization is made up of four basic courses in logistics, operations, planning, and sourcing, followed by a capstone course in Supply Chain Management Strategy. The Supply Chain Logistics course will cover transportation, warehousing and inventory, and logistics network design. The Supply Chain Operations course covers techniques used to optimize flow and focuses specifically on Six Sigma quality and Lean practices. In the Supply Chain Planning course you'll master different forecasting approaches. The Supply Chain Sourcing course deals with different techniques that help you create lasting and productive supplier relationships. Finally, in the capstone course on Supply Chain Management Strategy you'll solve a real-life business case.

Interested in learning advanced supply chain topics? View the Supply Chain Excellence MasterTrackā„¢ Certificate.

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Five courses

Supply Chain Logistics

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Have you ever wondered how goods get delivered to us so quickly as soon as we order them? One word: Logistics! In this introductory Supply Chain Logistics course, we cover the three major building blocks of logistics networks: transportation, warehousing, and inventory.

Supply Chain Operations

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Have you ever wondered how products and services are created exactly the same thousands of times over? This course introduces and applies essential process improvement tools to achieve perfection. You will be able to apply the Six Sigma methodology for process improvement, understand the basic tenets of the Lean philosophy, and apply the tools to improve a process of your own.

Supply Chain Planning

Have you ever wondered how companies determine production quantities to avoid surpluses or shortages? Supply chain planning is crucial for aligning supply with demand. This course delves into forecasting techniques, a cornerstone of Sales and Operations Planning. You'll gain the skills to analyze demand data, construct forecasts, and select the most appropriate method for projecting future demand.

Supply Chain Sourcing

Have you ever wondered how companies manage relationships with their suppliers? Sourcing is an important part of managing a successful supply chain. This course introduces you to the exciting area of supply chain sourcing. You will master the supplier selection process and supplier segmentation.

Supply Chain Management Strategy

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Have you ever wondered how to manage a successful supply chain? It all comes down to the right strategy. This course is the capstone of the Supply Chain Management specialization. You will use the tools acquired in the previous four courses to create a supply chain management strategy in a real-life case scenario.

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