Course Summary
This course covers the fundamentals of supply chain management and logistics. It explores the key concepts, tools, and techniques used in the industry and aims to provide learners with a comprehensive understanding of the field.Key Learning Points
- Learn about the different elements of supply chain management and logistics, including procurement, transportation, warehousing, and inventory management
- Explore the importance of demand forecasting and planning in supply chain management
- Understand how to optimize supply chain operations and improve efficiency
Job Positions & Salaries of people who have taken this course might have
- USA: $44,000
- India: ₹361,000
- Spain: €27,000
- USA: $44,000
- India: ₹361,000
- Spain: €27,000
- USA: $62,000
- India: ₹543,000
- Spain: €38,000
- USA: $44,000
- India: ₹361,000
- Spain: €27,000
- USA: $62,000
- India: ₹543,000
- Spain: €38,000
- USA: $76,000
- India: ₹1,242,000
- Spain: €55,000
Related Topics for further study
Learning Outcomes
- Develop a solid understanding of supply chain management and logistics
- Learn how to apply key concepts and techniques to real-world scenarios
- Gain the skills needed to optimize supply chain operations and improve efficiency
Prerequisites or good to have knowledge before taking this course
- Basic knowledge of business operations
- Familiarity with Excel and other data analysis tools
Course Difficulty Level
IntermediateCourse Format
- Online self-paced course
- Video lectures
- Hands-on exercises
Similar Courses
- Operations Management
- Supply Chain Planning
Related Education Paths
Notable People in This Field
- Steve Banker
- Lora Cecere
Related Books
Description
Have you ever wondered how goods get delivered to us so quickly as soon as we order them? One word: Logistics! In this introductory Supply Chain Logistics course, I will take you on a journey to this fascinating backbone of global trade. We cover the three major building blocks of logistics networks: transportation, warehousing, and inventory. After completing this course, you will be able to differentiate the advantages and disadvantages of different modes of transportation. You will understand what goes into designing and setting up a warehousing facility. Finally, you will be able to select the options that enable you to develop logistics networks, that minimize costs and deliver top customer service. This is an introductory course designed to provide you with a start on your learning journey in logistics. You do not need to have any background in logistics, but it would be beneficial if you had a basic understanding of business concepts. Join me and we will learn together about logistics!
Outline
- Transportation
- The Importance of Logistics
- Moving Freight over the Road
- Motor Carriers
- Flying Freight
- Air Carriers
- Containers on a Train
- Express Delivery
- Is this course for me?
- Objectives, Summary, and Further Information about Moving Freight over the Road
- Objectives, Summary, and Further Information about Motor Carriers
- Objectives, Summary, and Further Information about Flying Freight
- Objectives, Summary, and Further Information about Air Carriers
- Objectives, Summary, and Further Information on Containers on a Train
- Objectives, Summary, and Further Information on Express Delivery
- Express Delivery Firms Background
- Comparison of Transportation Modes
- Motor Freight Assessment
- Air Freight Assessment
- Warehousing and Inventory Management
- Why do companies need warehouses?
- How should we design a warehouse?
- How much inventory do we need?
- When to order inventory?
- Warehousing Best Practices
- Inventory Assessment
- Logistics Network
- Facilities: How many and where?
- Factors Influencing Logistics Networks
- Striving for Logistics Customer Service
- The Square Root Law
- Logistics Customer Service
- Final Exam
- Logistics Networks Best Practices
Summary of User Reviews
The Supply Chain Logistics course on Coursera has received positive reviews from students who found the course to be informative and well-structured. Many users appreciated the instructor's engaging teaching style that made the course easy to follow.Key Aspect Users Liked About This Course
Engaging teaching stylePros from User Reviews
- Informative and well-structured course
- Engaging teaching style of the instructor
- Real-life examples and case studies used in the course
- Interactive quizzes and assignments that help reinforce learning
- Good for beginners and professionals alike
Cons from User Reviews
- Some students found the course content to be too basic
- Limited interaction with the instructor and other students
- No certificate of completion for auditors of the course
- Some technical difficulties reported while accessing course materials
- Course is not updated frequently
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