Supply Chain Principles

About this course: This course will provide a solid understanding of what a supply chain is all about. The course: - Provides an introduction to Supply Chain - Leverages graphics to promote the Integrated Supply Chain model - Emphasizes understanding the Extended Supply Chain - Presents a holistic approach – Incorporating People, Process, and Technology - Calls-out industry-specific supply chain - Leverages discussions, videos, quizzes, and questions for consideration - Provides awareness of career path opportunities - Presents emerging and futuristic trends in supply chain and given that at GT we are focused on developing what’s next in the world, we include Discussion of emerging and futuristic trends in supply chain. There is very little math involved in this course – so don’t worry at all about your math skills. The course incorporates reading materials that were developed as part of a $24.5M TAACCCT grant awarded by the U.S. Department of Labor’s Employment and Training Administration to the LINCS in Supply Chain Management consortium.

Who is this class for: This course is designed for a wide range of learners including: - Individuals working in a supply chain domain interested in improving their knowledge of supply chain - Individuals curious about pursuing a career in supply chain - Students working or studying in an adjacent business field - Seasoned professionals who may be moving to a new area of supply chain - Hobbyists – seeking to learn more about the world around them

Created by:  Georgia Institute of Technology

• Taught by:  Timothy M Brown, Managing Director

  Supply Chain & Logistics Institute

Commitment Five weeks of study, 4-6 hours/week Language English How To Pass Pass all graded assignments to complete the course. User Ratings 4.7 stars Average User Rating 4.7See what learners said Coursework

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Syllabus


WEEK 1


Supply Chain Concepts



9 videos, 5 readings expand

1. Video: Welcome to Supply Chain Management
2. Reading: Consent Form
3. Video: Supply Chain Concepts
4. Reading: Supply Chain Concepts
5. Video: Supply Chain Operations Reference Model
6. Video: Supply Chain Networks
7. Discussion Prompt: Give an example with which you are familiar of a supply chain network
8. Video: Supply Chain Financial Impacts
9. Video: The Future of Supply Chain Management
10. Video: Supply Chain Profession
11. Video: Customer Service
12. Video: Supply Chain Sustainability
13. Reading: Get From Georgia Tech
14. Reading: Week 1 Glossary
15. Reading: Extra Material

Graded: Draw a Supply Chain Network of a desktop computer supply chain
Graded: Week 1 Quiz

WEEK 2


Planning & Procurement



8 videos, 4 readings expand

1. Reading: Planning & Procurement
2. Video: Integrated Business Planning
3. Video: Sales and Operations Planning
4. Video: Demand Forecasting
5. Video: Replenishment Planning
6. Video: Procurement Overview
7. Video: Strategic Sourcing
8. Video: Supplier Management
9. Video: Transaction Execution
10. Reading: Week 2 Glossary
11. Reading: Extra Material
12. Reading: Earn a Georgia Tech Badge and CEUs

Graded: Week 2 Quiz

WEEK 3


Manufacturing & Service Operations



8 videos, 3 readings expand

1. Reading: Manufacturing & Service Operations
2. Video: Manufacturing Overview
3. Video: Manufacturing Processes
4. Video: Strategic Decisions
5. Video: Manufacturing Planning Control
6. Video: Operational Improvement
7. Video: Manufacturing Systems
8. Discussion Prompt: Technologies Impacting Supply Chain Management
9. Discussion Prompt: Technology Impacts: Cost? Service? New Business Models?
10. Video: Performance Metrics
11. Video: Maintenance Operation
12. Reading: Week 3 Glossary
13. Reading: Extra Material

Graded: Week 3 Quiz

WEEK 4


Warehousing Operations



8 videos, 3 readings expand

1. Reading: Warehousing Operations
2. Video: Warehousing Operations
3. Discussion Prompt: Watch Youtube Videos and Discuss
4. Video: Strategic Warehouse
5. Video: Values-Add Roles of Warehouses
6. Video: Receiving
7. Video: Storage
8. Video: Picking & Packing Operations
9. Video: Shipment
10. Video: Warehouse Management Systems
11. Reading: Week 4 Glossary
12. Reading: Extra Material

Graded: Week 4 Quiz

WEEK 5


Transportation Operations



8 videos, 3 readings, 1 practice quiz expand

1. Reading: Transportation Operations
2. Video: Transportation Overview
3. Video: Transportation Technology
4. Video: Over the Road Freight
5. Video: Railroad Freight Movement
6. Practice Quiz: Practice Quiz on Railroad Freight Movement
7. Video: Water Transport
8. Video: Air Transport
9. Video: Pipeline Transportation
10. Video: Intermodal Transportation
11. Reading: Week 5 Glossary
12. Reading: Extra Material

Graded: Week 5 Quiz