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Supply Chain Foundations

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Get a primer on supply chain management. Learn how to connect and integrate the links of sourcing, procurement, conversion, and logistics management.

Syllabus

Introduction

The power of global supply chains

1. Defining the Supply Chain

What is a supply chain?
The supply chain map
Supply chain goals

2. The Importance of Inventory

Inventory and supply chain risk
Inventory classifications

3. Procurement (Buying Inventory)

The purchasing process
Inventory decisions
Supplier selection
Managing suppliers

4. Manufacturing (Making Inventory)

Manufacturing strategies
Contract manufacturers
Manufacturing location considerations

5. Logistics (Moving Inventory)

Defining logistics and reverse logistics
Packaging and planograms
Standardized containers
Modes of transport
Warehousing and distribution
Logistics intermediaries

6. Retail Considerations

Retail supply chains
Vendor managed inventory

7. Integrated Supply Chain Management

Push and pull systems
Postponement: Push/pull hybrid
The bullwhip effect
Lean systems

8. Additional Considerations

ESG and supply chains
Sustainable supply chains
Supply chain technology and analytics

Conclusion

Continue learning about supply chains

Taught by

Eddie Davila

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