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Massachusetts Institute of Technology

Supply Chain Dynamics

Massachusetts Institute of Technology via MITx Online

Overview

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Learn how to manage and harness the dynamics and interactions between firms and entities within a supply chain - part of the MITx Supply Chain Management MicroMasters Credential.

Syllabus

  • Identify and analyze sources of complexity, including exogenous factors, and assess their impact on operational performance
  • Build and interpret System Dynamics models to simulate supply chain scenarios and evaluate policy decisions
  • Assess risk sources across global supply chains and develop proactive mitigation strategies to enhance resilience
  • Navigate the unique challenges of international operations, including regulatory and logistical complexities
  • Design supply chain strategies that align operational capabilities with business objectives and market demands
  • Evaluate trade-offs between efficiency, flexibility, and resilience in complex supply chain networks

Taught by

Chris Caplice, Bruce Arntzen, Yossi Sheffi, and Alexis Bateman

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