The Supply Chain Management Specialization is a practical program designed to provide a deep understanding of modern supply chains, covering planning, procurement, production, logistics, technology integration, and sustainability. Learners will explore forecasting, inventory management, supplier relations, risk management, and the use of AI, IoT, and blockchain in supply chains. Through real-world case studies and a capstone project, participants will gain the skills to design, optimize, and manage efficient, resilient, and sustainable supply chain strategies.
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Day 1: Introduction to Supply Chain Management – key concepts & importance -
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Day 2: Components of a supply chain – suppliers, manufacturers, distributors, retailers, customers
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Day 3: Supply chain flows – material, information, and financial flows
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Day 4: Supply chain strategies – lean, agile, and responsive supply chains
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Day 5: Case study: Global supply chain practices
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Day 16: Risk management in supply chains – disruptions & resilience strategies
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Day 17: Supply chain analytics – KPIs and performance measurement
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Day 18: Role of AI, IoT, and blockchain in modern supply chains
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Day 19: Building a competitive supply chain strategy
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Day 20: Capstone Project – Design and present a supply chain strategy for a real-world business scenario
Skills You Will Learn in this Course
· Supply chain planning & strategy design
· Demand forecasting & inventory management
· Procurement & supplier relationship management
· Logistics & distribution optimization
· Supply chain analytics & performance measurement
· Risk management & sustainability in supply chains
· Application of AI, IoT & blockchain in supply chain
