About this course: Have you ever wondered what it takes to manage a successful supply chain? It all comes down to the right strategy. Supply Chain Management Strategy is the indispensable direction for managing a successful supply chain. This course is the capstone of the Supply Chain Management specialization. While, it is strongly recommended that you take all courses in this specialization, you do not have to if you believe you already have those skills. You will use the tools acquired in the previous four courses to create a supply chain management strategy in a real-life case scenario. At the completion of this course you will have shown mastery of the tools and techniques to successfully manage a complex network of companies that we call the supply chain.
Who is this class for: This course is for those looking to start a career in Supply Chain Management, but lack the basic background, for those working with people in Supply Chain Management and want to understand their daily challenges better, or for are fascinated by how the this network of customers and suppliers really works.
Created by: Rutgers the State University of New Jersey
Taught by: Rudolf Leuschner, Ph.D., Assistant Professor
Department of Supply Chain Management
| Basic Info | Course 5 of 5 in the Supply Chain Management Specialization |
| Commitment | 6 weeks of study, 2-4 hours/week |
| Language | English |
| How To Pass | Pass all graded assignments to complete the course. |
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Syllabus
WEEK 1
What is Supply Chain Strategy
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.
2 videos, 2 readings
- Video: What is Supply Chain Management Strategy?
- Reading: Is this course for me?
- Discussion Prompt: Introductions
- Reading: The Case
- Video: How to Save 2.3% of Revenue
- Discussion Prompt: What is the target and how do we get there?
Graded: We have a problem!
WEEK 2
Logistics at MTC
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.
7 videos, 5 readings
- Video: Logistics at MTC
- Reading: Logistics Challenges
- Reading: The Medical Devices Supply Chain at MTC
- Reading: The Key Decision-Makers in the Medical Devices Supply Chain
- Reading: Next Steps
- Reading: Current Industry Issues
- Video: How much inventory do we need?
- Video: When to order inventory?
- Video: How do you build a logistics network?
- Video: Facilities: How many and where?
- Video: Factors Influencing Logistics Networks
- Video: Logistics Customer Service
- Discussion Prompt: Possible Logistics Solutions
Graded: Logistics Solutions
WEEK 3
Operations at MTC
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.
5 videos, 4 readings
- Video: Operations at MTC
- Reading: Operations at Challenges
- Reading: The Medical Devices Supply Chain
- Reading: The Key Decision-Makers in the Medical Devices Supply Chain
- Reading: Next Steps
- Video: Lean Operations
- Video: Why do companies need warehouses?
- Video: How should we design a warehouse?
- Video: Lean Inventory
- Discussion Prompt: Possible Operations Solutions
Graded: Operations Solutions
WEEK 4
Planning at MTC
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.
6 videos, 5 readings
- Video: Planning at MTC
- Reading: Planning Challenges
- Reading: The Medical Devices Supply Chain
- Reading: The Key Decision-Makers in the Medical Devices Supply Chain
- Reading: Next Steps
- Reading: Exhibit C
- Video: Naive Forecast
- Video: Cumulative Mean Forecast
- Video: Forecast Accuracy
- Video: Moving Average
- Video: Exponential Smoothing
- Discussion Prompt: Possible Planning Solutions
Graded: Planning Solutions
WEEK 5
Sourcing at MTC
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.
6 videos, 5 readings
- Video: Sourcing at MTC
- Reading: Sourcing Challenges
- Reading: The Medical Devices Supply Chain at MTC
- Reading: Key Decision-Makers in the Medical Devices Supply Chain
- Reading: Current Issues
- Reading: Next Steps
- Video: Purchasing
- Video: Procurement
- Video: Supply Management
- Video: Strategic Sourcing
- Video: Make versus Buy
- Discussion Prompt: Possible Sourcing Solutions
Graded: Sourcing Solutions
WEEK 6
The Solution
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.
2 videos, 1 reading
- Reading: Now, convince me that you are right...
- Discussion Prompt: Persuasive Presentation Tips
- Video: Solution Example
- Video: Thank you for Learning with me!
Graded: Crafting a Persuasive Strategy Presentation
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Excellent
Good course to get started with basic aspects of Supply Chain Management. The application of concepts in solving real life problem through capstone in invaluable!
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Interesting and practical. Directly applicable