Class Central is learner-supported. When you buy through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.

LinkedIn Learning

Implementing Supply Chain Management

via LinkedIn Learning

Go to class Write review
Udacity Ad

Master AI & Data—50% Off Udacity (Code CC50)

Learn More → Datacamp Ad

AI Engineer - Learn how to integrate AI into software applications

Learn More →

Overview

Coursera Flash Sale
40% Off Coursera Plus for 3 Months!
Grab it
Learn how to implement supply chain management in your company. This course covers challenges, a five-step process for implementing supply chain management effectively, and more.

Syllabus

Introduction
  • Why supply chain management matters
1. Focus on Supply Chain Processes
  • Use a process framework
  • Plan the supply chain
  • Source inputs
  • Make products and services
  • Deliver products
  • Return products
  • Enable supply chains
  • Challenge: Process map—make a pizza
  • Solution: Process map—make a pizza
2. Manage Supply Chain Challenges
  • Prioritize goals
  • Calculate total costs
  • Manage competing goals
  • Mitigate risks
  • Invest in flexibility
  • Increase visibility with a control tower
  • Supply chain innovation
3. Monitor Supply Chain Trends
  • Ecommerce and social media
  • Internet and data trends
  • Artificial intelligence and machine learning
  • Blockchain
  • Automation, robotics, and drones
4. Implement a Supply Chain Agenda
  • Get the right people in the right positions
  • Select the right technologies
  • Collaborate internally
  • Collaborate externally
  • Manage projects effectively
Conclusion
  • Continue growing as a supply chain management professional

Taught by

Daniel Stanton

Reviews

4.8 rating at LinkedIn Learning based on 2486 ratings

Start your review of Implementing Supply Chain Management

Go to class

Never Stop Learning.

Get personalized course recommendations, track subjects and courses with reminders, and more.

Sign up for free
Someone learning on their laptop while sitting on the floor.