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Procurement, Purchasing, Supply Management, and Strategic Sourcing

Welcome to the exciting world of sourcing! This module introduces you to the professor who is teaching the courses in the Supply Chain Management Specialization. After completing this module you will be able to understand the different levels of sourcing: the act of purchasing, the work that is performed in a procurement department, how to differentiate different supplier categories with strategic sourcing, and how to elevate a firm's performance with strategic sourcing.

Make versus Buy Decisions

In this module, you will review the principles of make versus buy decisions. What are the advantages and disadvantage of insourcing and outsourcing? We will review the risks and benefits of both, which will enable you to understand what goes into these decisions and why companies make them. In he assessment, you will review an outsourcing decision that a company or organization made and understand how it affects various stakeholders.

Supplier Selection

In this module, you will see an overview supplier segmentation and what the advantages and disadvantages of single and multiple sourcing. Furthermore, you will review the implications of sourcing on the entire firm in an assessment.

Sourcing Best Practices

In this module, we will review some best practices in sourcing and procure-to-pay systems which enable firms to automate and accelerate essential sourcing functions. In the assessment you will build a supplier evaluation system that you can use in your personal and professional lives.

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Know what's good

, what to watch for

, and possible dealbreakers

Taught by Rudolf Leuschner, Ph.D., who has been recognized for their work in Supply Chain Management

Explores a range of topics in Supply Chain Management, which is standard in industry

Develops techniques for Sourcing, which is a core skill for Supply Chain Management

Teaches tools for Supplier Segmentation, which are highly relevant to industry

Teaches tools for Make Versus Buy Decisions, which are highly relevant to industry

Teaches tools for Supplier Selection, which are highly relevant to industry

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Supply chain sourcing

According to students, the Supply Chain Sourcing course provides valuable techniques for supplier onboarding, selection, and evaluation. Learners appreciate the course's up-to-date coverage of industry trends. Overall, this course is well-received for its practical and relevant content.

Up-to-date insights into supply chain sourcing.

"...y las tendencias en el mundo para el proceso de selección..."

Practical guidance on supplier registration.

"Me gusto todas las nuevas técnicas sobre registro de proveedores..."

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Learners who complete Supply Chain Sourcing will develop knowledge and skills that may be useful to these careers:

Procurement Manager

Procurement Managers are responsible for managing the procurement process, which includes sourcing, purchasing, and supplier management. This course can help you develop the skills and knowledge necessary to be successful in this role, including how to develop sourcing strategies, manage supplier relationships, and negotiate contracts. The course also covers best practices in procurement, which can help you to improve your procurement processes and achieve cost savings for your organization.

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Sourcing Manager

Sourcing Managers oversee the process of finding and selecting suppliers for goods and services. This course can help you develop the skills and knowledge necessary to be successful in this role, including how to conduct supplier assessments, negotiate contracts, and manage supplier relationships. The course also covers best practices in sourcing, which can help you to improve your sourcing strategies and achieve cost savings for your organization.

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Supplier Relationship Manager

Supplier Relationship Managers are responsible for managing relationships with suppliers. This course can help you develop the skills and knowledge necessary to be successful in this role, including how to build and maintain relationships with suppliers, negotiate contracts, and resolve disputes. The course also covers best practices in supplier relationship management, which can help you to improve your supplier relationships and achieve cost savings for your organization.

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Purchasing Manager

Purchasing Managers are responsible for managing the purchasing process, which includes sourcing, purchasing, and supplier management. This course can help you develop the skills and knowledge necessary to be successful in this role, including how to develop sourcing strategies, manage supplier relationships, and negotiate contracts. The course also covers best practices in purchasing, which can help you to improve your purchasing processes and achieve cost savings for your organization.

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Supply Chain Manager

Supply Chain Managers are responsible for managing the entire supply chain, from sourcing to delivery. This course can help you develop the skills and knowledge necessary to be successful in this role, including how to develop sourcing strategies, manage supplier relationships, and negotiate contracts. The course also covers best practices in supply chain management, which can help you to improve your supply chain processes and achieve cost savings for your organization.

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Operations Manager

Operations Managers are responsible for managing operations. This course can help you develop the skills and knowledge necessary to be successful in this role, including how to develop operations management strategies, manage operations, and reduce operations costs. The course also covers best practices in operations management, which can help you to improve your operations management processes and achieve cost savings for your organization.

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Logistics Manager

Logistics Managers are responsible for managing logistics operations. This course can help you develop the skills and knowledge necessary to be successful in this role, including how to develop logistics management strategies, manage logistics operations, and reduce logistics costs. The course also covers best practices in logistics management, which can help you to improve your logistics management processes and achieve cost savings for your organization.

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Transportation Manager

Transportation Managers are responsible for managing transportation operations. This course can help you develop the skills and knowledge necessary to be successful in this role, including how to develop transportation management strategies, manage transportation operations, and reduce transportation costs. The course also covers best practices in transportation management, which can help you to improve your transportation management processes and achieve cost savings for your organization.

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Warehouse Manager

Warehouse Managers are responsible for managing warehouses. This course can help you develop the skills and knowledge necessary to be successful in this role, including how to develop warehouse management strategies, manage warehouse operations, and reduce warehouse costs. The course also covers best practices in warehouse management, which can help you to improve your warehouse management processes and achieve cost savings for your organization.

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Inventory Manager

Inventory Managers are responsible for managing inventory levels. This course can help you develop the skills and knowledge necessary to be successful in this role, including how to develop inventory management strategies, manage inventory levels, and reduce inventory costs. The course also covers best practices in inventory management, which can help you to improve your inventory management processes and achieve cost savings for your organization.

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Demand Planner

Demand Planners are responsible for forecasting demand for goods and services. This course can help you develop the skills and knowledge necessary to be successful in this role, including how to conduct market research, analyze data, and develop demand forecasts. The course also covers best practices in demand planning, which can help you to improve your demand planning processes and achieve cost savings for your organization.

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Consultant

Consultants are responsible for providing advice to businesses. This course can help you develop the skills and knowledge necessary to be successful in this role, including how to develop consulting proposals, conduct consulting engagements, and deliver consulting reports. The course also covers best practices in consulting, which can help you to improve your consulting processes and achieve cost savings for your organization.

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Business Analyst

Business Analysts are responsible for analyzing business problems and developing solutions. This course can help you develop the skills and knowledge necessary to be successful in this role, including how to conduct business analysis, develop solutions, and implement solutions. The course also covers best practices in business analysis, which can help you to improve your business analysis processes and achieve cost savings for your organization.

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Project Manager

Project Managers are responsible for managing projects. This course can help you develop the skills and knowledge necessary to be successful in this role, including how to develop project management plans, manage projects, and deliver projects on time and within budget. The course also covers best practices in project management, which can help you to improve your project management processes and achieve cost savings for your organization.

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Entrepreneur

Entrepreneurs are responsible for starting and running their own businesses. This course can help you develop the skills and knowledge necessary to be successful in this role, including how to develop business plans, raise capital, and market your business. The course also covers best practices in entrepreneurship, which can help you to improve your entrepreneurial skills and achieve success in your own business.

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