About this course: Have you ever wondered what it takes to manage a successful supply chain? It all comes down to the right strategy. Supply Chain Management Strategy is the indispensable direction for managing a successful supply chain. This course is the capstone of the Supply Chain Management specialization. While, it is strongly recommended that you take all courses in this specialization, you do not have to if you believe you already have those skills. You will use the tools acquired in the previous four courses to create a supply chain management strategy in a real-life case scenario. At the completion of this course you will have shown mastery of the tools and techniques to successfully manage a complex network of companies that we call the supply chain.

Who is this class for: This course is for those looking to start a career in Supply Chain Management, but lack the basic background, for those working with people in Supply Chain Management and want to understand their daily challenges better, or for are fascinated by how the this network of customers and suppliers really works.

Created by: Rutgers the State University of New Jersey

Taught by: Rudolf Leuschner, Ph.D., Assistant Professor
Department of Supply Chain Management

Basic Info	Course 5 of 5 in the Supply Chain Management Specialization.
Commitment	6 weeks of study, 2-4 hours/week
Language	English
How To Pass	Pass all graded assignments to complete the course.
User Ratings	4.7 stars Average User Rating 4.7See what learners said

Syllabus

WEEK 1

What is Supply Chain Strategy

In this module you will be introduced to the business case that you will work on over the duration of this course. The goal of this part is to determine the overall direction of your improvement efforts. After completing this module, you will be able to reco...

2 videos, 2 readings

Graded: We have a problem!

WEEK 2

Logistics at MTC

In this module, you are going to examine the logistics challenges that MTC faces. In addition to examining the current state of the company's logistics, you will make recommendations to improve the company's logistics. After completing this module, you will ha...

7 videos, 5 readings

Graded: Logistics Solutions

WEEK 3

Operations at MTC

In this module, you are going to examine the operations challenges that MTC faces. In addition to examining the current state of the company's operations, you will make recommendations to improve the company's flow of products to the customers. After completin...

5 videos, 4 readings

Graded: Operations Solutions

WEEK 4

Planning at MTC

In this module, you are going to examine the planning challenges that MTC faces. In addition to examining the current state of the company's demand planning and fulfillment, you will make recommendations to improve the company's forecasting. After completing t...

6 videos, 5 readings

Graded: Planning Solutions

WEEK 5

Sourcing at MTC

In this module, you are going to examine the sourcing challenges that MTC faces. In addition to examining the current state of the company's procurement activities, you will make recommendations to improve the company's relationships with its suppliers as well...

6 videos, 5 readings

Graded: Sourcing Solutions

WEEK 6

The Solution

In this module, you are going to craft a cumulative presentation of all your recommendations. After completing this module, you will have demonstrated the ability to present a cohesive and logical argument to support your recommendations.

2 videos, 1 reading

Graded: Crafting a Persuasive Strategy Presentation

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Rated 4.7 out of 5 of 13 ratings

The very best way to end a course is with a final presentation to stick together all new information and develop a nice strategy

This modules was the hardest for me. Got me thinking for like 2 weeks to submit the very last assignment. Good job!!

This courses really teaches me a lot. Thanks to all the man and women who made this stuff, you have no idea how big deal this is to us. Keep up the good work and please continue doing this.

Very insightful...I learned a lot...

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