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Supply Chain Management Fundamentals
An entry-level introduction to how goods move from raw materials to the end customer. Covers demand planning, procurement, production, inventory, warehousing, transportation, order fulfillment, technology, metrics, risk, and sustainability. Ideal preparation for anyone entering logistics, purchasing, planning, or operations roles, and a solid foundation before pursuing advanced credentials such as CPIM or CSCP.
9h13 lessonsCertificate included
$132.00
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What you'll learn
- Describe the end-to-end flow of a supply chain from supplier to customer
- Explain the basics of demand planning, procurement, and production
- Identify the roles of warehousing, transportation, and order fulfillment
- Interpret common supply chain KPIs and technology systems
- Recognize supply chain risks and sustainability considerations
Syllabus
1. Introduction to Supply Chain Management · 1 lessons
- Read: Introduction to Supply Chain Management7 min
2. Demand Planning and Forecasting Basics · 1 lessons
- Read: Demand Planning and Forecasting Basics7 min
3. Procurement and Supplier Management · 1 lessons
- Read: Procurement and Supplier Management7 min
4. Production and Manufacturing Basics · 1 lessons
- Read: Production and Manufacturing Basics7 min
5. Inventory Fundamentals in the Supply Chain · 1 lessons
- Read: Inventory Fundamentals in the Supply Chain7 min
6. Warehousing and Distribution Basics · 1 lessons
- Read: Warehousing and Distribution Basics7 min
7. Transportation Modes and Carrier Selection · 1 lessons
- Read: Transportation Modes and Carrier Selection7 min
8. Order Fulfillment and Customer Service · 1 lessons
- Read: Order Fulfillment and Customer Service7 min
9. Supply Chain Technology and Systems · 1 lessons
- Read: Supply Chain Technology and Systems7 min
10. Supply Chain Metrics and KPIs · 1 lessons
- Read: Supply Chain Metrics and KPIs7 min
11. Risk Management and Resilience · 1 lessons
- Read: Risk Management and Resilience7 min
12. Sustainability and Ethics in Supply Chain · 1 lessons
- Read: Sustainability and Ethics in Supply Chain7 min
13. Final exam · 1 lessons
- Final exam (25 questions)25 min