This course is relevant for anybody interested in learning more about the world of supply chain and sustainability. The program is designed for professionals with little formal supply chain training but who are exposed to the supply chain on a regular basis. Managers from other functions (i..e. sales, finance, and marketing), those new to the discipline, and those who aspire to a career in supply chain management will also benefit from the program.

This course will give a broad overview of what a supply chain is, how they work, how they impact your everyday life and how you can more effectively work with or be a better consumer of supply chain services. Additional takeaways include:

• An understanding of various functions within supply chains and how they impact each other 
• Overview of the many acronyms used within the supply chain industry 
• Action items to make supply chains more resilient  
• Differentiation between sourcing and buying 
• Insight on how supply chains impact the environment while exploring the cost of sustainability

• Global Supply Chain Essentials 
• Procurement and Negotiations 
• Transportation, Warehousing, & Supply Chain Sustainability 
• Inventory: Just in Time or Just in Case?

"This course provided a broad baseline and overview of supply chain operations. It was interesting to speak with a group from all areas (i.e. Healthcare, manufacturing, restaurants, airlines) and to realize the pain points in one sector are connected indirectly to other sectors. I especially appreciated the tools that were offered and class time used to demostrate them."

Sharon Ward
Director, Hospital Consulting
Optum

"This course offers tools that can be used within one's own organization to anticipate problems and maintain a sustainable supply chain. The instructors are knowledgeable and are are willing to answer questions and provide feedback. I highly recommend this course for any procurement employee."

Joseph Fruin
Purchasing Manager
Home Run Inn, Inc.