Introduction to Supply Chain Analytics

Name: Introduction to Supply Chain Analytics
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Mastering the Global Flow

Created byPattabhi Raman

Last updated 2/2024

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What you'll learn

Coordinate, plan, and oversee supply chain operations, ensuring efficiency, timeliness, and cost-effectiveness for project success.
Project timeline and budget for a supply chain initiative depend on scope and complexity, but typically range from several months to a year with costs varying f
Identify potential risks through thorough analysis of each stage in the supply chain. Implement mitigation strategies such as diversifying suppliers, creating c
1.0 x Case Study: Supply Chain Project Management Challenge: Streamlining inventory management for a retail chain. Solution: Conducted thorough analysis t

Course content

1 section • 5 lectures • 44m total length

Introduction to Supply Chain13:45
Explore how supply chain analytics transforms roles from traditional titles to analyst and manager positions, emphasizing end to end supply chain knowledge, analytical tools, and data driven decision making.
What is Supply Chain6:16
Discover how supply chain management ensures material availability across manufacturing, e-commerce, and distribution by coordinating thousands of components from global vendors and preventing line stoppages.
Planning & Control hierarchy4:46
Examine the planning hierarchy from strategic planning to master scheduling and MRP, including demand management, forecasting, supplier capacity, and execution activities like purchasing and production control.
Analytics7:24
Transform data into information, knowledge, and insight to improve supply chain performance by applying descriptive, diagnostic, predictive, and prescriptive analytics to ERP data.
Main purpose of Supply Chain Analytics11:53
Discover how supply chain analytics identifies, diagnoses, and corrects inefficiencies and waste, measures the right metrics, forecasts demand, and uses tools like Excel, Python, SQL, and Power BI.

Requirements

no programming g experience needed even a fresher can take it up basic graduation required

Description

Title: Introduction to Supply Chain Management

This course provides a comprehensive overview of supply chain management, focusing on the fundamental principles and concepts essential for understanding the dynamics of modern business operations. Students will explore the interconnected processes involved in the flow of goods, services, and information from the initial production stage to the final consumption, emphasizing the importance of coordination and collaboration across various stakeholders.

Topics covered include supply chain strategy, procurement, production planning, inventory management, logistics, and distribution. Through case studies, simulations, and real-world examples, students will gain insights into the challenges and opportunities faced by organizations in managing global supply chains. Emphasis will be placed on the role of technology and innovation in optimizing supply chain efficiency and resilience.

Key learning objectives include understanding the key components of a supply chain, identifying factors influencing supply chain performance, analyzing the impact of global markets on supply chain management, and exploring strategies for mitigating risks and improving overall in supply chain effectiveness.

By the end of the course, students will develop a solid foundation in supply chain management principles, enabling them to contribute effectively to organizational success in an increasingly interconnected and competitive business environment.

Supply Chain Management

Optimizing logistics, procurement, and distribution processes

Who this course is for:

Yes beginner who are willing to learn supply chain can take it