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Supply Chain Principles
  • Level Foundation
  • Duration 12 hours
  • Course by Georgia Institute of Technology
  • Offered by

About

This course will provide a solid understanding of what a supply chain is all about. The course: - Provides an introduction to Supply Chain - Leverages graphics to promote the Integrated Supply Chain model - Emphasizes understanding the Extended Supply Chain - Presents a holistic approach " Incorporating People, Process, and Technology - Calls-out industry-specific supply chain - Leverages discussions, videos, quizzes, and questions for consideration - Provides awareness of career path opportunities - Presents emerging and futuristic trends in supply chain and given that at GT we are focused on developing what's next in the world, we include Discussion of emerging and futuristic trends in supply chain. There is very little math involved in this course " so don't worry at all about your math skills. The course incorporates reading materials that were developed as part of a $24.5M TAACCCT grant awarded by the U.S. Department of Labor's Employment and Training Administration to the LINCS in Supply Chain Management consortium.

Modules

Introduction to Supply Chain

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  • Welcome to Supply Chain Management

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  • Consent Form

Lesson 1: Supply Chain Concepts

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  • Supply Chain Concepts

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  • Supply Chain Concepts

Lesson 2: Supply Chain Operations Reference Model

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  • Supply Chain Operations Reference Model

Lesson 3: Supply Chain Networks

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    • 1 Discussion
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1 Peer Review

  • Draw a Supply Chain Network of a desktop computer supply chain

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  • Give an example with which you are familiar of a supply chain network

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  • Supply Chain Networks

Lesson 4: Supply Chain Financial Impacts

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  • Supply Chain Financial Impacts

Lesson 5: The Future of Supply Chain Management

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  • The Future of Supply Chain Management

Lesson 6: Supply Chain Profession

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  • Supply Chain Profession

Lesson 7: Customer Service

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  • Customer Service

Lesson 8: Supply Chain Sustainability

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  • Supply Chain Sustainability

Quiz 1

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  • Week 1 Quiz

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  • Week 1 Glossary
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Planning & Procurement

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  • Planning & Procurement

Lesson 1: Integrated Business Planning

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  • Integrated Business Planning

Lesson 2: Sales Operations Planning

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  • Sales and Operations Planning

Lesson 3: Demand Forecasting

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  • Demand Forecasting

Lesson 4: Replenishment Planning

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  • Replenishment Planning

Lesson 5: Procurement Overview

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  • Procurement Overview

Lesson 6: Strategic Sourcing

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  • Strategic Sourcing

Lesson 7: Supplier Management

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  • Supplier Management

Lesson 8: Transaction Execution

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  • Transaction Execution

Quiz 2

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  • Week 2 Quiz

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  • Week 2 Glossary
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Manufacturing & Service Operations

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  • Manufacturing & Service Operations

Lesson 1: Manufacturing Overview

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  • Manufacturing Overview

Lesson 2 Manufacturing Processes

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  • Manufacturing Processes

Lesson 3: Strategic Decisions

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  • Strategic Decisions

Lesson 4: Manufacturing Planning Control

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  • Manufacturing Planning Control

Lesson 5: Operational Improvement

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  • Operational Improvement

Lesson 6: Manufacturing Systems

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    • 2 Discussion
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2 Discussions

  • Technologies Impacting Supply Chain Management
  • Technology Impacts: Cost? Service? New Business Models?

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  • Manufacturing Systems

Lesson 7: Performance Metrics

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  • Performance Metrics

Lesson 8: Maintenance Operations

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  • Maintenance Operation

Quiz 3

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  • Week 3 Quiz

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Warehousing Operations

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  • Warehousing Operations

Lesson 1: Warehousing Operations

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  • Warehousing Operations

Lesson 2: Strategic Warehouse

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  • Strategic Warehouse

Lesson 3: Values-Add Roles of Warehouses

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  • Values-Add Roles of Warehouses

Lesson 4: Receiving

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  • Receiving

Lesson 5: Storage

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  • Storage

Lesson 6: Picking & Packing Operations

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  • Picking & Packing Operations

Lesson 7: Shipment

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  • Shipment

Lesson 8: Warehouse Management Systems

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  • Warehouse Management Systems

Quiz 4

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  • Week 4 Quiz

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Transportation Operations

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  • Transportation Operations

Lesson 1: Transportation Overview and Modes

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  • Transportation Overview

Lesson 2: Transportation Technology

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  • Transportation Technology

Lesson 3: Over the Road Freight

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  • Over the Road Freight

Lesson 4: Railroad Freight Movement

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  • Practice Quiz on Railroad Freight Movement

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  • Railroad Freight Movement

Lesson 5: Water Transport

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  • Water Transport

Lesson 6: Air Transport

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  • Air Transport

Lesson 7: Pipeline Transportation

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  • Pipeline Transportation

Lesson 8: Intermodal Transportation

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  • Intermodal Transportation

Quiz 5

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  • Week 5 Quiz

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  • Week 5 Glossary
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Auto Summary

Enhance your understanding of supply chain dynamics with the "Supply Chain Principles" course, designed to provide a comprehensive introduction to the intricate world of supply chains. This personal development course, offered by Coursera and taught by experts from the LINCS in Supply Chain Management consortium, dives into the essentials of supply chain management through engaging graphics, discussions, videos, and interactive quizzes. Focusing on the Integrated and Extended Supply Chain models, the course takes a holistic approach by incorporating key elements such as People, Process, and Technology. It also explores industry-specific supply chains and emerging trends, preparing you for future developments in the field. The content is accessible, requiring minimal math skills, making it perfect for beginners. With a total duration of 720 minutes, this foundation-level course is available through various subscription options, including Starter, Professional, and Paid plans, ensuring flexibility to suit your learning needs. Ideal for anyone looking to build a career in supply chain management or enhance their current knowledge, this course also highlights potential career paths and offers valuable insights into the future of supply chains. Join now to start your journey in mastering supply chain principles.

Timothy M Brown
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Timothy M Brown