Supply Chain Management

Arizona State University via Coursera

Overview

Welcome to Supply Chain Management! This comprehensive course offers foundational knowledge in key terms, concepts, and phenomena prevalent in supply chain systems and processes. Understand the vast scale and complexity of modern supply chains and learn to make informed decisions at various levels. You will delve into quantitative tools and techniques essential for managing processes, such as statistical process control and queuing. Kick off your journey by exploring traditional methods and practices, and uncover opportunities for advancement through recent developments in data availability, AI/ML, and optimization. Spanning over 5 weeks, the course covers crucial aspects of effective supply chain management, including coordination from raw materials sourcing to delivering finished goods. Key topics include: - Production function - Make vs buy decision - Quality management - Product and service designs - Facility location selection - Capacity planning - Layout design - Bullwhip effect and learning effects This course, provided by Coursera, is brought to you by Arizona State University. It spans various categories such as Artificial Intelligence, Machine Learning, Quality Management, Operations Management, and Six Sigma courses.