Introduction to Supply Chain Management Course

Program Overview

Learners will explore the latest technologies, strategies, and risk management practices used by leading organizations.

Program Outline

Outline:

• Modules:
• Module 1: Supply chain management: developing the supply chain for a competitive advantage
• Module 3: Building lean, adaptive, responsive, demand-driven supply networks
• Module 4: Supply chain planning: linking design, manufacturing, and planning to increased productivities
• Module 5: Integrating suppliers into the value chain
• Module 6: Successfully implementing supply chain technologies
• Module 7: Final Project
• Course Length: 8 weeks
• Time Commitment: 10-15 hours per week
• Learning Resources:
• Readings
• Videos
• Interactive elements
• Quizzes
• Case studies
• Assessments
• Peer-to-peer discussions
• Final project
• Learning Outcomes:
• Determine the differences between a traditional vs. non-traditional supply chain
• Describe the value proposition of agility in the supply chain
• Identify the importance of advanced digital transformation tools
• Develop a digital transformation roadmap based on the organization's value proposition
• Analyze 21st-century supply chain strategies from a global perspective
• Integrate current supply chain tools and techniques into a business scenario

Teaching:

• Learning Experience:
• Starts on the first of the month
• 24/7 access to course content
• Collaboration and networking opportunities with learners during and after the program
• Global community of learners from top companies
• Optional webinars
• Rigorous curriculum encouraging critical thinking
• Regular hands-on assessments reflecting the business world
• Faculty:
• Experienced and supportive faculty from diverse backgrounds
• Live chat
• Email support
• Individual feedback on assessments
• Learning Resources:
• LinkedIn Learning: unlimited access with Nexford

Careers:

• Gain real skills applicable to the workplace immediately
• Earn a digital badge for your LinkedIn profile
• Potential to stack credentials and build a certificate or degree

Other:

• The course focuses on the digital transformation of the supply chain and its impact on key functions.
• Learners will explore how organizations like Amazon, Wal-Mart, and Alibaba utilize advanced technologies in their supply chains.
• The course highlights the importance of a supply chain risk management strategy that considers non-traditional risks such as cyber, biological, and political attacks.
• The course emphasizes the importance of adaptability, flexibility, and integration with technology in the future of supply chains.