Course Description

This course covers end-to-end supply chain management functions, defines decision points and the impact of these decisions to the business enterprise.
The purpose of the course is to inform students on how to identify appropriate optimization opportunities to improve planning and operational execution.
An overview of leading supply chain optimization applications is presented along with an operational closed loop planning optimization case study.

What am I going to get from this course?

• Gain a strong understanding of the role of supply chain functions and how to use the powerful tools of optimization to continuously improve key business performance measures.

Prerequisites and Target Audience

What will students need to know or do before starting this course?

• For context purposes, course participants with a working knowledge of the role of supply chain functions in the business enterprise will be most comfortable with the level of information provided. While an undergraduate degree is preferred but not required, a strong background in problem solving is beneficial.

Who should take this course? Who should not?

• Course material and technical level is designed for business professionals responsible for supply chain functions. This course is relevant for strategic decision makers, functional leaders, business analysts, financial analysts, logistics engineers and supply chain modelers.

Curriculum

• Course Objective, Overview & Intro
• Defining and Identifying the Value of Supply Chain Functions
• Supply Chain Optimization Process and Workflow
• Supply Chain Optimization Technology Applications
• Supply Chain Optimization Case Study