Program Overview

As a supply chain grows in complexity, and companies increasingly source products and services from a more diverse and global set of suppliers, the job of managing the processes that ensure the steady and reliable flow of components and inputs has never been more difficult. 

This course introduces the core concepts and components of supply chain management, including supplier evaluation, logistics, inventory management, and other supply chain practices.

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Note: You may be eligible for tuition reimbursement. Check with your employer to see if you qualify.

At a Glance

Extended Education
Approximately 10 hours
Up to 180 days to complete coursework
1 CEU
$299
No additional materials required

Program Highlights

Fully Accessible

Flexibility and Accessibility

Courses are 100% online, self-paced, and mobile-friendly, allowing learners to access them anytime and anywhere.

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Interactive Learning

Features like real-world case studies, simulations, games, and quizzes enhance engagement and knowledge retention.

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Adaptive Learning Technology

Our adaptive learning engine diagnoses learner mastery and provides personalized learning pathways.

Learning Outcomes

  • Define supply chain management and understand its strategic role
  • Explain the goals of effective procurement and supply chain management
  • Learn the eight guidelines for successful supply chain management
  • Discuss how organizations assess their supply base
  • Summarize how organizations appraise individual suppliers
  • Understand the importance of communication in managing a complex supply chain
  • Compare common relationship problems between organizations in a supply chain
  • Discuss the basics of economic drivers in managing suppliers
  • Analyze globalization, regulatory demands, and changes in commodity pricing
  • Describe how suppliers can impact customer service
  • Discuss Lean manufacturing and its role in supply chain management
  • Appraise the various supplier selection criteria and explain the supplier appraisal process
  • Understand quality measurements and compare basic quality management techniques
  • Understand potential supply chain disruptions and strategize ways to reduce supply chain risk
  • Define logistics and describe the role it plays in supply chain management
  • Assess the strengths and weaknesses of offshoring and of using different transportation methods
  • Distinguish between the four types of transportation service companies
  • Distinguish between different types of warehouses
  • Assess the major trends shaping supply chain management

Program Partner

MindEdge Learning

We partnered with MindEdge to bring you affordable, full-suite, cloud-based, content-rich online education.

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Ask an Expert

This course includes an “Ask the Expert” feature. You can use this feature to submit questions about course content. A subject-matter expert will provide guidance or point you to additional resources for the topics you’re studying. Questions are answered as quickly as possible and usually within 24 hours. 

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Learn Supply Chain Management Basics with UMass Global