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Henrique Luiz Correa

This course was developed for professionals from any area or industry to learn the basics of contemporary Global Supply Chain Management to improve its management and understanding of current affairs and future trends. There is no mandatory prerequisite, but having some business experience will help participants make the most of the proposal of video clips, cases, texts, analyses, and content. From a unique approach, it adopts a strategic approach to the management of global supply chains. Such an approach will be useful even if the participant is not actively involved in supply chain management decisions because the knowledge acquired and developed will make participants better interlocutors in broad discussions involving supply chains that they may take part in their organizations.

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Syllabus

Introduction to Supply Chain Management
Global supply chains do not have a common boss or a common owner. This poses challenges to the governance of supply chains. We will discuss such challenges and we will also describe three fundamental concepts that are behind many of the techniques that we will discuss along the course: the prisoner’s dilemma, risk pooling and the bullwhip effect.
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Strategic Supply Chain Management
In global supply chains, we face challenges (and also have opportunities) at all levels: operational, tactical and strategic. In this week we will focus on supply chain strategy and will discuss the following decision areas: “make or buy” and relationships with partners, segmentation issues and, management of flows of materials in supply chains.
Demand Management
One of the overarching objectives of supply chain management is to continually be able to reconcile supply and demand. In week three we will discuss demand management, in the sense of articulating managerial options to influence and manage demand curves so that they display lower volatility and uncertainty levels.
Supply Management
In week 4 we will discuss the other side of the equation that we started to discuss in week 3 – supply management. Here the main concepts of techniques of inventory management will be discussed in relation to both products (subjected to independent demand) and, components and raw materials (subjected to dependent demand).
What is to come in Supply Chain Management?
In this week we discuss two very relevant and contemporary topics in supply chain management: sustainability and the pursuit of the “triple bottom line” (profit, people and planet) and also technologies (software and hardware) that are associated with Industry 4.0 and their implication to supply chain management practice today and in the future.

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Introduces learners to global supply chain management concepts, a topic of importance across industries and functions
Provides a comprehensive overview of supply chain management, covering topics from strategy to execution
Emphasizes the importance of strategic supply chain management, including decision areas such as make or buy and relationships with partners
Taught by industry experts with strong academic credentials, providing learners with access to real-world insights and best practices
Examines contemporary topics in supply chain management, such as sustainability and Industry 4.0 technologies
Requires some business experience for optimal understanding of the course content

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Activities

Be better prepared before your course. Deepen your understanding during and after it. Supplement your coursework and achieve mastery of the topics covered in Global Supply Chain Management with these activities:
Review basic arithmetic skills
Supply Chain Management often involves working with numerical data and calculations.
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  • Go over the basic operations of addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division.
  • Practice solving simple arithmetic problems.
Watch tutorials on supply chain management software
Software is essential for managing complex supply chains.
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  • Find tutorials that cover the software that you are interested in learning.
  • Watch the tutorials and follow along with the instructions.
  • Practice using the software on your own.
Practice solving supply chain management problems
Solving problems is an essential skill for supply chain managers.
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  • Find practice problems that cover different aspects of supply chain management.
  • Solve the problems and check your answers.
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Form a study group with other students in the course
Working with other students can help you to learn from different perspectives and to better understand the course material.
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  • Find other students in the course who are interested in forming a study group.
  • Meet regularly to discuss the course material and to work on assignments together.
Attend a supply chain management conference or webinar
Networking events are a great way to learn from and connect with other professionals in the field.
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  • Find a supply chain management conference or webinar that you are interested in attending.
  • Register for the event and attend the sessions.
  • Network with other attendees and learn from their experiences.
Write a blog post about a supply chain management topic
Writing about a topic helps you to learn and retain the information.
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  • Choose a topic that you are interested in and that you have learned about in the course.
  • Research the topic and gather information from credible sources.
  • Write a blog post that is well-organized, informative, and engaging.
Contribute to an open-source supply chain management project
Contributing to open-source projects is a great way to learn about and apply supply chain management concepts.
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  • Find an open-source supply chain management project that you are interested in contributing to.
  • Read the project documentation and learn about the project's goals.
  • Find a way to contribute to the project, such as by fixing bugs or adding new features.
Organize and review your course materials
Organizing and reviewing your course materials can help you to better understand and retain the information.
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  • Gather all of your course materials, such as notes, slides, and assignments.
  • Organize the materials in a logical way, such as by topic or by week.
  • Review the materials regularly to reinforce your learning.

Career center

Learners who complete Global Supply Chain Management will develop knowledge and skills that may be useful to these careers:
Supply Chain Manager
As a Supply Chain Manager, you will be responsible for managing the flow of goods and services from suppliers to customers, across multiple countries. This course will help you develop the skills and knowledge you need to succeed in this role, including an understanding of global supply chain management principles, strategies, and technologies. You will also learn how to manage risk and uncertainty in order to ensure that goods are delivered to customers on time and at the right price.
Logistics Manager
As a Logistics Manager, you will be responsible for planning, implementing, and controlling the movement of goods and services, across multiple countries. This course will help you develop the skills and knowledge you need to succeed in this role, including an understanding of global logistics principles, strategies, and technologies. You will also learn how to manage risk and uncertainty in order to ensure that goods are delivered to customers on time and at the right price.
Procurement Manager
As a Procurement Manager, you will be responsible for the sourcing and purchasing of goods and services for a business, across multiple countries. This course will help you develop the skills and knowledge you need to succeed in this role, including an understanding of global procurement principles, strategies, and technologies. You will also learn how to manage risk and uncertainty in order to ensure that goods are delivered to customers on time and at the right price.
Operations Manager
As an Operations Manager, you will be responsible for the day-to-day operations of a business, including planning, organizing, and controlling the production and delivery of goods and services. This course will help you develop the skills and knowledge you need to succeed in this role, including an understanding of global operations management principles, strategies, and technologies. You will also learn how to manage risk and uncertainty in order to ensure that goods are delivered to customers on time and at the right price.
Inventory Manager
As an Inventory Manager, you will be responsible for the planning, organizing, and controlling of inventory levels for a business, across multiple countries. This course will help you develop the skills and knowledge you need to succeed in this role, including an understanding of global inventory management principles, strategies, and technologies. You will also learn how to manage risk and uncertainty in order to ensure that goods are delivered to customers on time and at the right price.
Transportation Manager
As a Transportation Manager, you will be responsible for the planning, organizing, and controlling of the movement of goods and services by land, sea, or air, across multiple countries. This course will help you develop the skills and knowledge you need to succeed in this role, including an understanding of global transportation principles, strategies, and technologies. You will also learn how to manage risk and uncertainty in order to ensure that goods are delivered to customers on time and at the right price.
Warehouse Manager
As a Warehouse Manager, you will be responsible for the planning, organizing, and controlling of the storage and distribution of goods and materials, across multiple countries. This course will help you develop the skills and knowledge you need to succeed in this role, including an understanding of global warehousing principles, strategies, and technologies. You will also learn how to manage risk and uncertainty in order to ensure that goods are delivered to customers on time and at the right price.
Demand Planner
As a Demand Planner, you will be responsible for forecasting demand for goods and services, across multiple countries. This course will help you develop the skills and knowledge you need to succeed in this role, including an understanding of global demand planning principles, strategies, and technologies. You will also learn how to manage risk and uncertainty in order to ensure that goods are delivered to customers on time and at the right price.
Supply Chain Analyst
As a Supply Chain Analyst, you will be responsible for collecting, analyzing, and interpreting data to improve the efficiency and effectiveness of supply chains, across multiple countries. This course will help you develop the skills and knowledge you need to succeed in this role, including an understanding of global supply chain analytics principles, strategies, and technologies. You will also learn how to manage risk and uncertainty in order to ensure that goods are delivered to customers on time and at the right price.
Sustainability Manager
As a Sustainability Manager, you will be responsible for developing and implementing sustainability strategies for a business, across multiple countries. This course will help you develop the skills and knowledge you need to succeed in this role, including an understanding of global sustainability principles, strategies, and technologies. You will also learn how to manage risk and uncertainty in order to ensure that goods are delivered to customers on time and at the right price.
Risk Manager
As a Risk Manager, you will be responsible for identifying, assessing, and mitigating risks to a business, across multiple countries. This course may help you develop some of the skills and knowledge you need to succeed in this role, including an understanding of global risk management principles, strategies, and technologies. You will also learn how to manage risk and uncertainty in order to ensure that goods are delivered to customers on time and at the right price.
Business Consultant
As a Business Consultant, you will be responsible for providing advice to businesses on how to improve their operations, across multiple countries. This course may help you develop some of the skills and knowledge you need to succeed in this role, including an understanding of global business principles, strategies, and technologies. You will also learn how to manage risk and uncertainty in order to ensure that goods are delivered to customers on time and at the right price.
Account Manager
As an Account Manager, you will be responsible for managing relationships with key customers, across multiple countries. This course may help you develop some of the skills and knowledge you need to succeed in this role, including an understanding of global account management principles, strategies, and technologies. You will also learn how to manage risk and uncertainty in order to ensure that goods are delivered to customers on time and at the right price.
Sales Manager
As a Sales Manager, you will be responsible for leading a team of sales professionals to achieve sales targets, across multiple countries. This course may help you develop some of the skills and knowledge you need to succeed in this role, including an understanding of global sales principles, strategies, and technologies. You will also learn how to manage risk and uncertainty in order to ensure that goods are delivered to customers on time and at the right price.
Marketing Manager
As a Marketing Manager, you will be responsible for developing and implementing marketing strategies to promote products and services, across multiple countries. This course may help you develop some of the skills and knowledge you need to succeed in this role, including an understanding of global marketing principles, strategies, and technologies. You will also learn how to manage risk and uncertainty in order to ensure that goods are delivered to customers on time and at the right price.

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We've selected six books that we think will supplement your learning. Use these to develop background knowledge, enrich your coursework, and gain a deeper understanding of the topics covered in Global Supply Chain Management.
Provides a comprehensive overview of supply chain management, covering strategy, planning, and operations. It valuable resource for students and professionals who want to learn more about the field.
Provides a comprehensive overview of logistics and supply chain management, covering all aspects of the field from strategy to operations. It valuable resource for students and professionals who want to learn more about the field.
Provides a comprehensive overview of the supply chain management body of knowledge, covering all aspects of the field from strategy to operations. It valuable resource for students and professionals who want to learn more about the field.
Provides a comprehensive overview of global supply chain and logistics management, covering all aspects of the field from strategy to operations. It valuable resource for students and professionals who want to learn more about the field.
Provides a concise overview of supply chain management, covering all aspects of the field from strategy to operations. It valuable resource for students and professionals who want to learn more about the field.
Provides a comprehensive overview of supply chain management, covering all aspects of the field from strategy to operations. It valuable resource for students and professionals who want to learn more about the field.

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