Supply Chain Management
Business & Management
A course by
Lincoln University
Examine the movement of goods from source to consumer, focusing on supply chain issues, strategy, and real-life applications.
In-person study
Face-to-face learning in a physical classroom setting
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Analyze global supply chains with a systems perspective
You will be able to analyze the role of Supply Chain Management in managing the global supply chain to meet consumer preferences.
Apply supply chain strategies for optimization
Demonstrate how strategies such as Postponement and Speculation can be used to redesign supply chains to generate value.
Conduct real-world supply chain mapping
Analyze a supply chain and map information, control, and product flows in a practical context.
What You're Signing Up For
This course investigates the challenges and strategies associated with moving goods through supply chains, including the distribution channel to final consumers. Students learn to analyze and optimize supply chain operations and evaluate real-world supply chain structures and strategies.
Course Content
- Global supply chain management
- Systems view of supply chains
- Supply chain strategies: Postponement and Speculation
- Mapping information, control and product flows
- Analyzing real-life case studies
- Evaluating supply chain structure, strategy and coordination
What you need to know first
Minimum of 60 credit points from specified courses
Any level 200 course
Any level 300 course
What sort of industry will this job lead to
Supply chain
Logistics
Business management
Future employment opportunities might be
Supply chain analyst
Logistics coordinator
Operations manager
Procurement specialist
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