- Level Foundation
- Duration 13 hours
- Course by Rutgers the State University of New Jersey
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About
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.Modules
What is Supply Chain Management Strategy?
1
Discussions
- Introductions
1
Videos
- What is Supply Chain Management Strategy?
1
Readings
- Is this course for me?
The Supply Chain Management Project
1
Peer Review
- We have a problem!
1
Discussions
- What is the target and how do we get there?
1
Videos
- How to Save 2.3% of Revenue
1
Readings
- The Case
Identifying the Logistical Challenges
1
Videos
- Logistics at MTC
5
Readings
- Logistics Challenges
- The Medical Devices Supply Chain at MTC
- The Key Decision-Makers in the Medical Devices Supply Chain
- Next Steps
- Current Industry Issues
Logistics Background
6
Videos
- How much inventory do we need?
- When to order inventory?
- How do you build a logistics network?
- Facilities: How many and where?
- Factors Influencing Logistics Networks
- Logistics Customer Service
Logistics Solutions
1
Peer Review
- Logistics Solutions
1
Discussions
- Possible Logistics Solutions
Identifying Operational Challenges
1
Videos
- Operations at MTC
4
Readings
- Operations at Challenges
- The Medical Devices Supply Chain
- The Key Decision-Makers in the Medical Devices Supply Chain
- Next Steps
Operations Background
4
Videos
- Lean Operations
- Why do companies need warehouses?
- How should we design a warehouse?
- Lean Inventory
Operations Solutions
1
Peer Review
- Operations Solutions
1
Discussions
- Possible Operations Solutions
Identifying Planning Challenges
1
Videos
- Planning at MTC
5
Readings
- Planning Challenges
- The Medical Devices Supply Chain
- The Key Decision-Makers in the Medical Devices Supply Chain
- Next Steps
- Exhibit C
Planning Background
5
Videos
- Naive Forecast
- Cumulative Mean Forecast
- Forecast Accuracy
- Moving Average
- Exponential Smoothing
Planning Solutions
1
Peer Review
- Planning Solutions
1
Discussions
- Possible Planning Solutions
Identifying Sourcing Challenges
1
Videos
- Sourcing at MTC
5
Readings
- Sourcing Challenges
- The Medical Devices Supply Chain at MTC
- Key Decision-Makers in the Medical Devices Supply Chain
- Current Issues
- Next Steps
Sourcing Background
5
Videos
- Purchasing
- Procurement
- Supply Management
- Strategic Sourcing
- Make versus Buy
Sourcing Solutions
1
Peer Review
- Sourcing Solutions
1
Discussions
- Possible Sourcing Solutions
Developing a Supply Chain Strategy
1
Peer Review
- Crafting a Persuasive Strategy Presentation
1
Discussions
- Persuasive Presentation Tips
1
Readings
- Now, convince me that you are right...
Solutions
2
Videos
- Solution Example
- Thank you for Learning with me!

Rudolf Leuschner, Ph.D.