System Design for Supply Chain Management and Logistics

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System Design for Supply Chain Management and Logistics

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System Design for Supply Chain Management and Logistics
The course System Design for Supply Chain Management and Logistics is an online class provided by Chalmers University of Technology through edX. The skill level of the course is Introductory. It may be possible to receive a verified certification or use the course to prepare for a degree.

Learn how leading supply chains are designed, what makes them competitive and how to use the SCOR model for analysis to increase your business’s ROI.

Course description

Logistics and supply chain structures can be found in virtually any system. In this business and management course you will learn not only what makes leading systems competitive but also how to design, or redesign, your own system. The MOOC is based on a widely popular university course that will give you a working knowledge on supply chain strategy and design that can be applied in your organisation. Course topics include: How to increase ROI (Return on Investment) using logistics Logistics trade-offs (service vs cost vs capital) The SCOR model for analysis of supply chains Sustainability in supply chains (the triple bottom line) The Bullwhip effect and how to beat it Strategies regarding: Sourcing Warehousing Product range Production Distribution Transportation Etc. Concepts like: Quick Response – QR Efficient Consumer Response, ECR Collaborative Planning, Forecasting and Replenishment, CPFR Many of the topics in the course will be illustrated using real companies and real logistics professionals as logistics is not a theoretical subject – it exists all around us – everywhere. By the end of this course, you will be able to better describe, understand and ultimately design your own system for your organisation based on existing knowledge in this exciting field. Regardless of your industry or organisation type, the concepts and methods from this course will help you become a logistics and supply chain professional. You will never look at a hotel breakfast buffet, a loading bay, a warehouse, a factory, an emergency room or even at a fast food restaurant the same way again…

Prerequisites & Facts

System Design for Supply Chain Management and Logistics

Course Topic

Business and Management, Economics and Finance

University, College, Institution

Chalmers University of Technology

Course Skill Level

Introductory

Course Language

English

Place of class

Online, self-paced (see curriculum for more information)

Degree

Certificate

Degree & Cost

System Design for Supply Chain Management and Logistics

To obtain a verified certificate from edX / Chalmers University of Technology you have to finish this course or the latest version of it, if there is a new edition. The class may be free of charge, but there could be some cost to receive a verified certificate (49.00 USD) or to access the learning materials. The specifics of the course may have been changed, please consult the provider to get the latest quotes and news.
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School: Chalmers University of Technology
Topic: Business and Management, Economics and Finance