Understanding Global Supply Chains

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Understanding Global Supply Chains

This course is part of Airbus Supply Chain Specialist Professional Certificate

Instructor: Airbus Beyond

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5 modules

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5 modules

Gain insight into a topic and learn the fundamentals.

Beginner level

Recommended experience

2 weeks to complete

at 10 hours a week

Flexible schedule

Learn at your own pace

What you'll learn

Describe the core functions and goals of global supply chains
Recognize key planning and network design strategies
Understand leadership and change management in supply chain contexts
Optimize logistics and distribution networks and identify and mitigate operational, legal, and geopolitical risks

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There are 5 modules in this course

Get started on your journey to becoming a supply chain specialist with this foundational course. You’ll explore what supply chains are, how they operate, and the essential role of a supply chain specialist in today’s global economy. Through real-world case studies, particularly from the aerospace industry, you’ll understand the core workflows, planning strategies, and leadership principles that drive resilient, efficient supply chains. You’ll also gain insight into logistics and distribution systems, stakeholder management, global market dynamics, and risk mitigation techniques vital for modern operations.

Get started on your journey to becoming a supply chain specialist! In this first module, you will become familiar with the Coursera platform, what this specialisation covers and how to achieve your certificate. When you've learned your way around Coursera, you'll get introduced to the concept of supply chain and what a supply chain specialist does. After the bases are covered, you'll dive into the fundamentals of supply chain, such as the main workflows and frameworks to ensure efficiency. Furthermore, you'll learn the importance of regulations and their impact on supply chains. Additionally, you will be introduced to the aerospace industry, which will be used as a case study throughout the course.

What's included

12 videos19 readings3 assignments1 discussion prompt2 plugins

12 videos Total 43 minutes

Welcome to the Airbus Supply Chain Specialist certificate 3 minutes
Introduction to Understanding Global Supply Chains Course 3 minutes
What is supply chain? 4 minutes
Airbus and Supply Chains 3 minutes
Fundamentals of Supply Chain Management 4 minutes
Outsourcing Logistics Operations 4 minutes
Enhancing Information Flow in the Supply Chain 4 minutes
Regulations and where they come from 4 minutes
Safety regulations and their importance 4 minutes
Overview of the aerospace industry 5 minutes
Regulations in the aerospace industry 3 minutes
Introduction to Supply Chain Management Summary 2 minutes

19 readings Total 96 minutes

Welcome to Understanding Global Supply Chains - Learning objectives 2 minutes
Airbus Supply Chain Specialist Certificate Overview 10 minutes
What does a supply chain specialist do? 10 minutes
How to obtain the course certificate 5 minutes
Helpful resources and tips 5 minutes
Fundamentals of supply chain management - Learning objectives 2 minutes
Chain Surfing - History of Supply Chain 1 minute
Understanding 3PL, 4PL and 5PL 10 minutes
Understanding PLM, SRM and CRM 10 minutes
The impact of regulations on the supply chain Learning objectives 2 minutes
The impact of regulations on supply chains 5 minutes
When regulations fail 5 minutes
Overview of Aerospace Industry and their regulations Learning objectives 2 minutes
Deep dive into the aerospace industry 10 minutes
Chain Surfing - Key Players and Stakeholders of the industry 2 minutes
Aerospace Industry additional readings 2 minutes
Introduction to Supply Chain Management Wrap up - Learning objectives 2 minutes
Introduction to Supply Chain Management Key Takeaways 10 minutes
References 1 minute

3 assignments Total 60 minutes

Introduction to Supply Chain Management Graded Quiz 25 minutes
It’s quizzing time! 10 minutes
Supply Chain Management Case Study 25 minutes

1 discussion prompt Total 5 minutes

What is your personal supply chain? 5 minutes

2 plugins Total 19 minutes

History of Supply Chain 4 minutes
Key Players and Stakeholders of the industry 15 minutes

Planning is the basis of a resilient global supply chain strategy. But strong planning also requires strong leadership. In this module, you’ll learn how to develop strategic supply chain plans, how to manage internal and external stakeholders, the fundamentals of leadership and change management, and how to design supply chain networks. Furthermore, you’ll learn how to spot global market trends affecting supply chain decisions.

What's included

14 videos20 readings6 assignments1 plugin

14 videos Total 47 minutes

Fundamentals of Strategic Planning 4 minutes
What is current state assessment 3 minutes
Key tools for strategic planning 3 minutes
What is Leadership and Change Management 2 minutes
How to Lead in Times of Transformation 3 minutes
What are internal and external stakeholders 2 minutes
How to analyse and engage stakeholders 4 minutes
What is supply chain network design 4 minutes
What is Market and Supplier Analysis 4 minutes
What are supply chain network risks 5 minutes
The importance of supplier, manufacturing and distribution locations 4 minutes
Supplier base diversification 4 minutes
Advanced technologies and their potential 4 minutes
Global Supply Chain Strategy and Leadership summary 2 minutes

20 readings Total 131 minutes

Strategic Planning Learning Objectives 2 minutes
Common challenges in current state assessment 8 minutes
Using strategic planning to optimise the supply chain 15 minutes
Leadership and Change Management Learning Objectives 2 minutes
The Role of Change Management in Supply Chains 5 minutes
Change Management Planning and Principles 10 minutes
Stakeholder Management Learning objectives 2 minutes
Managing internal and external stakeholders 10 minutes
Resolving conflicts with stakeholders 10 minutes
Supply Chain Network Design Learning objectives 2 minutes
How to design a supply chain network 10 minutes
How to conduct market and supplier analysis 5 minutes
Strategies for managing supply chain network risks 10 minutes
Supply Chain Network Implementation Learning objectives 2 minutes
How to choose the right locations 10 minutes
Strategies to diversifying your supplier base 5 minutes
Using advanced technologies for supply chain management 10 minutes
Global Supply Chain Strategy and Leadership Wrap up- Learning objectives 2 minutes
Global Supply Chain Strategy and Leadership Key Takeaways 10 minutes
References 1 minute

6 assignments Total 105 minutes

Global Supply Chain Strategy and Leadership Graded Quiz 25 minutes
Strategic Planning Case Study 25 minutes
It’s quizzing time! 10 minutes
It’s quizzing time! 10 minutes
It’s quizzing time! 10 minutes
Supply Chain Network Implementation Case Study 25 minutes

1 plugin Total 5 minutes

The Key Change Management Skills 5 minutes

Distribution and transportation is the beating heart of supply chains - it’s what makes them move. In this lesson, you will examine how logistics and distribution processes work in global supply chains, and why they are essential for efficiency and cost-effectiveness. You will learn how to design and optimise distribution networks to ensure that products are delivered on time and in the most efficient manner possible.

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7 videos11 readings4 assignments1 plugin

7 videos Total 21 minutes

The basics of logistics 3 minutes
Integrating logistics, distribution and transportation 4 minutes
Distribution channels and networks 4 minutes
The impact of distribution in supply chains 2 minutes
What is transportation management 3 minutes
Modes of transportation 4 minutes
Logistics, Distribution, and Transportation Management Summary 2 minutes

11 readings Total 74 minutes

Introduction to Logistics Learning Objectives 2 minutes
The importance of logistics integration 10 minutes
Distribution Management Learning Objectives 2 minutes
The role of distribution in supply chains 10 minutes
How to build robust distribution systems 10 minutes
Transportation Management Learning Objectives 2 minutes
Designing and executing transportation plans 10 minutes
The present and future of transportation systems 15 minutes
Logistics, Distribution, and Transportation Management Wrap Up - Learning Objectives 2 minutes
Logistics, Distribution, and Transportation Management Key Takeaways 10 minutes
References 1 minute

4 assignments Total 70 minutes

Logistics, Distribution, and Transportation Management Graded Quiz 25 minutes
It’s quizzing time! 10 minutes
Distribution Management Case Study 25 minutes
It’s quizzing time! 10 minutes

1 plugin Total 10 minutes

The importance of logistics in the aerospace industry 10 minutes

Modern supply chains are constantly facing countless risks. In this lesson, you will learn how to identify, assess and mitigate risks within the supply chain. You will explore different types of risks, including operational, financial, regulatory, and geopolitical risks, and understand the importance of legal compliance. You will also examine how to assess the potential impact of these risks on supply chain performance.

What's included

6 videos12 readings4 assignments1 plugin

6 videos Total 14 minutes

Foundations of supply chain risk management 3 minutes
Where to begin with supply chain risk management 2 minutes
What is risk identification and assessment? 2 minutes
What is risk mitigation? 2 minutes
What are risk management frameworks? 3 minutes
Supply Chain Risk Management Summary 2 minutes

12 readings Total 75 minutes

Introduction to Supply Chain Risk Management Learning objectives 2 minutes
Why worry about risk? 10 minutes
How to manage supply chain risks? 10 minutes
Risk Identification, Assessment and Mitigation Learning objectives 2 minutes
How to identify and assess risks? 10 minutes
How to mitigate risks? 10 minutes
Risk Management Frameworks Learning objectives 2 minutes
Chain Surfing - The main frameworks of risk management 1 minute
How to use risk management frameworks in supply chains 15 minutes
Supply Chain Risk Management Wrap up - Learning Objectives 2 minutes
Supply Chain Risk Management Key Takeaways 10 minutes
References 1 minute

4 assignments Total 70 minutes

Supply Chain Risk Management Graded Quiz 25 minutes
It’s quizzing time! 10 minutes
Risk Identification Case Study 25 minutes
It’s quizzing time! 10 minutes

1 plugin Total 10 minutes

The main frameworks of risk management 10 minutes

Welcome to the final project of the course "Understanding Global Supply Chains"! This hands-on project will be graded and necessary for you to receive your certificate. It will require around 60 minutes to complete, so make sure to set aside enough time to focus on it!

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