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Supply Chain Management Strategy

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Rutgers the State University of New Jersey

Supply Chain Management Strategy

This course is part of Supply Chain Management Specialization

Instructor: Rudolf Leuschner, Ph.D.

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6 modules

Gain insight into a topic and learn the fundamentals.

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6 modules

Gain insight into a topic and learn the fundamentals.

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2 weeks to complete

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96%

Most learners liked this course

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There are 6 modules in 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.

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.

What's included

2 videos2 readings1 peer review2 discussion prompts

2 videos Total 3 minutes

What is Supply Chain Management Strategy? 1 minute
How to Save 2.3% of Revenue 1 minute

2 readings Total 35 minutes

Is this course for me? 5 minutes
The Case 30 minutes

1 peer review Total 120 minutes

We have a problem! 120 minutes

2 discussion prompts Total 20 minutes

Introductions 10 minutes
What is the target and how do we get there? 10 minutes

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.

What's included

7 videos5 readings1 peer review1 discussion prompt

7 videos Total 19 minutes

Logistics at MTC 1 minute
How much inventory do we need? 3 minutes
When to order inventory? 3 minutes
How do you build a logistics network? 2 minutes
Facilities: How many and where? 3 minutes
Factors Influencing Logistics Networks 4 minutes
Logistics Customer Service 4 minutes

5 readings Total 35 minutes

Logistics Challenges 5 minutes
The Medical Devices Supply Chain at MTC 7 minutes
The Key Decision-Makers in the Medical Devices Supply Chain 10 minutes
Next Steps 10 minutes
Current Industry Issues 3 minutes

1 peer review Total 120 minutes

Logistics Solutions 120 minutes

1 discussion prompt Total 10 minutes

Possible Logistics Solutions 10 minutes

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.

What's included

5 videos4 readings1 peer review1 discussion prompt

5 videos Total 22 minutes

Operations at MTC 1 minute
Lean Operations 6 minutes
Why do companies need warehouses? 5 minutes
How should we design a warehouse? 3 minutes
Lean Inventory 7 minutes

4 readings Total 35 minutes

Operations at Challenges 5 minutes
The Medical Devices Supply Chain 10 minutes
The Key Decision-Makers in the Medical Devices Supply Chain 10 minutes
Next Steps 10 minutes

1 peer review Total 120 minutes

Operations Solutions 120 minutes

1 discussion prompt Total 10 minutes

Possible Operations Solutions 10 minutes

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.

What's included

6 videos5 readings1 peer review1 discussion prompt

6 videos Total 18 minutes

Planning at MTC 1 minute
Naive Forecast 4 minutes
Cumulative Mean Forecast 3 minutes
Forecast Accuracy 4 minutes
Moving Average 4 minutes
Exponential Smoothing 4 minutes

5 readings Total 50 minutes

Planning Challenges 10 minutes
The Medical Devices Supply Chain 10 minutes
The Key Decision-Makers in the Medical Devices Supply Chain 10 minutes
Next Steps 10 minutes
Exhibit C 10 minutes

1 peer review Total 120 minutes

Planning Solutions 120 minutes

1 discussion prompt Total 10 minutes

Possible Planning Solutions 10 minutes

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

6 videos Total 27 minutes

Sourcing at MTC 1 minute
Purchasing 3 minutes
Procurement 6 minutes
Supply Management 6 minutes
Strategic Sourcing 4 minutes
Make versus Buy 7 minutes

5 readings Total 30 minutes

Sourcing Challenges 3 minutes
The Medical Devices Supply Chain at MTC 4 minutes
Key Decision-Makers in the Medical Devices Supply Chain 10 minutes
Current Issues 3 minutes
Next Steps 10 minutes

1 peer review Total 60 minutes

Sourcing Solutions 60 minutes

1 discussion prompt Total 10 minutes

Possible Sourcing Solutions 10 minutes

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

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This was a real test to get completed, but it was worthwhile. The learner can put to the test all the knowledge from the previous courses n the specialization.

Reviewed on Aug 8, 2020

The teacher is awesome, one of the best teachers I've had. His passion for Supply Chain Management inspires and motivates to work hard in every assignment. Thank you so much!

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Course Content was awesome and easy to grasp. It has helped me a lot in building a solid foundation.Thanks to professor and Coursera team

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If you complete this course, there is no University credit, but if you successfully complete the entire Supply Chain Management Specialization, and are accepted into the Rutgers Business School Master of Supply Chain Management program, you will receive a three-credit waiver.

To access the course materials, assignments and to earn a Certificate, you will need to purchase the Certificate experience when you enroll in a course. You can try a Free Trial instead, or apply for Financial Aid. The course may offer 'Full Course, No Certificate' instead. This option lets you see all course materials, submit required assessments, and get a final grade. This also means that you will not be able to purchase a Certificate experience.

When you enroll in the course, you get access to all of the courses in the Specialization, and you earn a certificate when you complete the work. Your electronic Certificate will be added to your Accomplishments page - from there, you can print your Certificate or add it to your LinkedIn profile.