Rutgers the State University of New Jersey

Supply Chain Management Strategy

This course is part of Supply Chain Management Specialization

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Gain insight into a topic and learn the fundamentals

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13 hours (approximately)
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There are 6 modules in this course

In this module you will be introduced to the business case that you will work on over the duration of this course. The goal of this part is to determine the overall direction of your improvement efforts. After completing this module, you will be able to recognize the issues in a business better as well as customize your specific recommendations in the remainder of the course.

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2 videos2 readings1 peer review2 discussion prompts

In this module, you are going to examine the logistics challenges that MTC faces. In addition to examining the current state of the company's logistics, you will make recommendations to improve the company's logistics. After completing this module, you will have demonstrated the ability to recognize a company's logistical challenges and make appropriate recommendations to overcome those issues.

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7 videos5 readings1 peer review1 discussion prompt

In this module, you are going to examine the operations challenges that MTC faces. In addition to examining the current state of the company's operations, you will make recommendations to improve the company's flow of products to the customers. After completing this module, you will have demonstrated the ability to recognize a company's operational challenges and make appropriate recommendations to overcome those issues.

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5 videos4 readings1 peer review1 discussion prompt

In this module, you are going to examine the planning challenges that MTC faces. In addition to examining the current state of the company's demand planning and fulfillment, you will make recommendations to improve the company's forecasting. After completing this module, you will have demonstrated the ability to recognize a company's forecasting and demand planning challenges and make appropriate recommendations to overcome those issues.

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6 videos5 readings1 peer review1 discussion prompt

In this module, you are going to examine the sourcing challenges that MTC faces. In addition to examining the current state of the company's procurement activities, you will make recommendations to improve the company's relationships with its suppliers as well as their ability to take advantage of closer relationships with its customers. After completing this module, you will have demonstrated the ability to recognize a company's sourcing challenges and make appropriate recommendations to overcome those issues.

What's included

6 videos5 readings1 peer review1 discussion prompt

In this module, you are going to craft a cumulative presentation of all your recommendations. After completing this module, you will have demonstrated the ability to present a cohesive and logical argument to support your recommendations.

What's included

2 videos1 reading1 peer review1 discussion prompt

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Rudolf Leuschner, Ph.D.
Rutgers the State University of New Jersey
17 Courses315,334 learners

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