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Supply Chain and Operations Management Series
Explore the key elements of supply chain and operations managementPreview the first lesson free — get full access to all 25 lessons.
Intermediate Provider : Debra Foland 5 chapters · 25 Lessons · 1h 33m in Arabic, German, English, Spanish, French, Portuguese, Chinese
Course Description
This course provides a general overview of supply chain management and operations management, which are often referred to collectively as supply chain and operations management, or SCOM. It identifies the individual and collective impact of supply chain management and operations management on driving value for a company’s products and deliverables. Finally, it examines their specific core functions and identifies where responsibilities intersect and overlap.
You will explore the dynamic environment of the supply chain and focus upon the global impact of decisions and actions made by supply chain professionals. You will also explore key elements of the supply chain and of operations that SCOM professionals are responsible for. By the end of this course, you will have a deeper perspective on how information, critical thinking, and problem solving contribute to effective supply chain and operations management.
What You'll Learn
- Distinguish the similarities and differences between supply chain management and operations management
- Apply the principles of supply chain and operations management (SCOM) to a company's strategy
- Assess the effect of globalization on supply chain and operations management effectiveness
- Implement effective SCOM risk management, cybersecurity, and strategic sourcing practices
- Use metrics, analytics, and demand and supply planning to support decision-making and supply chain flexibility
- Apply critical thinking and problem solving to drive continuous improvement across the supply chain
Key Takeaways
- Supply chain management and operations management are often referred to collectively as supply chain and operations management, or SCOM.
- Supply chain management and operations management each have specific core functions, and their responsibilities intersect and overlap.
- Decisions and actions made by supply chain professionals have a global impact within the dynamic supply chain environment.
- Planning is important to meeting production and distribution goals, and metrics and analysis support decision-making and supply chain flexibility.
- Information, critical thinking, and problem solving contribute to effective supply chain and operations management and to continuous improvement.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does this course cover?
It provides a general overview of supply chain management and operations management (collectively SCOM), examining their core functions, where their responsibilities intersect and overlap, and their individual and collective impact on driving value for a company's products and deliverables.
What will I be able to do by the end of the course?
You will have a deeper perspective on how information, critical thinking, and problem solving contribute to effective supply chain and operations management, and you will understand key elements of the supply chain and operations that SCOM professionals are responsible for.
Does the course address globalization and risk?
Yes. It focuses on the global impact of decisions made by supply chain professionals, has you assess the effect of globalization on SCOM effectiveness, and reviews effective SCOM risk management practices, including cybersecurity.
What topics and skills are emphasized?
The course covers value creation and competitive advantage, strategy and sustainability, strategic sourcing, negotiations and logistics, demand and supply planning, production, distribution, information technology, and analytics, with skills in operations management, supply chain management, and the Supply Chain Operations Reference Model.
