Supply Chain Foundations

Supply chain management (SCM) – what is it? It is the system that links and integrates the logistics management, sourcing, procurement, and conversion processes. Professor Eddie Davila gives a thorough review of every link in a typical supply chain in this course. He clarifies the steps required in stocking up on inventory and establishing supplier connections, the factors you should take into account when choosing how to produce and design your product, and how to handle the logistics of distribution and delivery. Learn more about some of the trendiest topics in SCM today, such as how to go global, the importance of ethics and sustainability, and how SCM can aid in disaster relief, while also getting a view into the world of the supply chain management.