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Supply Chain Fundamentals, Warehousing and Fulfillment Series
Discover how supply chains operate.Preview the first lesson free — get full access to all 26 lessons.
Essential Provider : Michael D. Ford 26 Lessons · 42m in Arabic, German, English, Spanish, French, Portuguese, Chinese
Course Description
Getting an item from a warehouse shelf to the consumer is a long and complex process that relies on a multitude of factors. Michael D. Ford’s course aims to break down every step of the supply chain to provide you with a simplified understanding and greater appreciation for how supply chains work and add value to the economy.
What You'll Learn
- Break down every step of the supply chain into a simplified understanding
- Identify supply chain elements and objectives, and how supply chains add value to the economy
- Apply warehousing fundamentals including layout, receiving and putaway, picking, staging, shipping, and storage and handling equipment
- Manage warehouse costs and the basics of inventory
- Evaluate suppliers, purchasing communications, and materials management, including push (MRP) versus pull (Lean)
- Explore manufacturing, marketing and design, quality, logistics, and supply chain strategies for addressing issues
Key Takeaways
- Getting an item from a warehouse shelf to the consumer is a long and complex process that relies on a multitude of factors.
- The course breaks down every step of the supply chain to build a simplified understanding and greater appreciation for how supply chains work.
- Warehousing operations covered include receiving and putaway, picking, staging and shipping, storage and handling equipment, warehouse costs, and inventory basics.
- The course contrasts push (MRP) and pull (Lean) approaches within materials management and manufacturing.
- Supply chains are shown to add value to the economy across elements such as purchasing, manufacturing, quality, and logistics.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does this course cover?
It breaks down every step of the supply chain, including supply chain elements and objectives, warehousing (layout, receiving and putaway, picking, staging and shipping, storage and handling equipment, warehouse costs, and inventory), choosing suppliers and purchasing communications, manufacturing, materials management, push (MRP) versus pull (Lean), marketing and design, quality, logistics, and supply chain strategies for addressing issues.
Who teaches this course?
The course is taught by Michael D. Ford.
What skills will I gain?
You will build skills in logistics management, supply chain, supply chain analysis, supply chain management, supply chain integration, and supply management.
Does the course include knowledge checks?
Yes, it includes multiple Test Your Knowledge lessons throughout the series.
What is the goal of the course?
It aims to provide a simplified understanding and greater appreciation for how supply chains work and add value to the economy.
