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Course Description

The flow of goods and services between businesses and locations is important nationally and in a global economy. Gain an overview of the end-to-end supply chain management process within a global economy. Explore the organizational and process strategies used to design a supply chain. Learn the controls used to ensure needs are fulfilled in a satisfactory and cost-efficient manner. Discover the importance of an effective and ethical supplier relationship to the achievement of supply chain goals. Discuss what job roles and career paths exist within the supply chain management field.

Course Outline

In this course, each participant will take part in:

  1. Introductions and discussions of goals for the session
  2. A multi-slide presentation provided by the Instructor
  3. Open discussion and Q&A throughout the session
  4. A short quiz at the completion of the presentation and discussion to assess learnings
  5. A brief course survey about your experience

Learner Outcomes

  • Understand the general meaning and nature of supply chain management in today's business operations.
  • Review the various organizational models and roles that exist within a typical supply chain organization and the purpose of each.
  • Describe the varied methods companies use to ensure they “get what they pay for”.
  • Explain how companies ensure the safety and quality of their products.
  • Understand several options to manage the pricing and costs involved in a supply chain operation.
  • Discuss the key elements of an effective supplier relationship within a supply chain.
  • Outline the ways that supply chains can develop risk mitigation strategies within their environments.
  • Review the types of operational metrics and key performance indicators (KPI's) associated with supply chains.
  • Describe the types of roles and career opportunities that exist within a typical supply chain organization.

Instructors

  • Steve Schoultz

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Section Title
Supply Chain Management Basics
Type
In-Person
Days
T
Time
5:30PM to 8:30PM
Dates
Jun 04, 2024
Schedule and Location
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Contact Hours
3.0
Location
  • Harper Learning & Career Center, Prospect Heights
Course Fee(s)
Tuition and Fees non-credit $159.00 Click here to get more information
CEUs
0.3 CEUs
Instructors
  • Steve Schoultz
Section Title
Supply Chain Management Basics
Type
In-Person
Days
W
Time
12:30PM to 3:30PM
Dates
Jul 24, 2024
Schedule and Location
View Details
Contact Hours
3.0
Location
  • Harper Learning & Career Center, Prospect Heights
Course Fee(s)
Tuition and Fees non-credit $159.00 Click here to get more information
CEUs
0.3 CEUs
Instructors
  • Steve Schoultz
Section Title
Supply Chain Management Basics
Type
In-Person
Days
T
Time
5:30PM to 8:30PM
Dates
Sep 24, 2024
Schedule and Location
View Details
Contact Hours
3.0
Location
  • Harper Learning & Career Center, Prospect Heights
Course Fee(s)
Tuition and Fees non-credit $159.00 Click here to get more information
CEUs
0.3 CEUs
Instructors
  • Steve Schoultz
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