Supply Chain Sourcing

  • 4.7
Approx. 12 hours to complete

Course Summary

This course teaches individuals how to source products from manufacturers and suppliers to sell on online marketplaces such as Amazon and eBay. Students will learn how to find profitable products, negotiate with suppliers, and build successful relationships.

Key Learning Points

  • Learn how to find profitable products to sell on online marketplaces
  • Develop negotiation skills to get the best deals from suppliers
  • Build successful relationships with manufacturers and suppliers
  • Understand the process of importing products from other countries

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Learning Outcomes

  • Ability to source profitable products from manufacturers and suppliers
  • Improved negotiation skills to get the best deals from suppliers
  • Understanding of the process of importing products from other countries

Prerequisites or good to have knowledge before taking this course

  • Basic understanding of e-commerce
  • Access to a computer and internet

Course Difficulty Level

Intermediate

Course Format

  • Self-paced
  • Online
  • Video lectures
  • Quizzes

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  • Retail Arbitrage
  • Amazon FBA
  • E-commerce Essentials

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  • Neil Patel

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Description

Have you ever wondered how companies manage relationships with their thousands of suppliers? Sourcing is an important part of managing a successful supply chain. This course introduces you to the exciting area of supply chain sourcing. Part of a broader specialization on Supply Chain Management, you will master the supplier selection process and supplier segmentation. At the completion of this course you will have the tools and techniques to find the right vendors and maintain the right relationship with any one of your existing suppliers.

Outline

  • Procurement, Purchasing, Supply Management, and Strategic Sourcing
  • What is Supply Chain Sourcing?
  • Purchasing
  • Procurement
  • Supply Management
  • Strategic Sourcing
  • Is this course for me?
  • Purchasing Must Become Supply Management
  • Coke and McDonald’s, Growing Together Since 1955
  • Purchasing and Procurement
  • Make versus Buy Decisions
  • The Make versus Buy Decision
  • Why Should I Insource?
  • Why Should I Outsource?
  • From Superstorms to Factory Fires: Managing Unpredictable Supply-Chain Disruptions
  • The Outsourcing Dilemma
  • Supplier Selection
  • Supplier Segmentation
  • Single versus Multiple Sourcing
  • Don't Let Your Supply Chain Control Your Business
  • Sourcing at Johnson & Johnson
  • Sourcing Best Practices
  • Sourcing Best Practices
  • Procure-to-Pay Systems
  • Supplier Pay
  • Don’t Tweak Your Supply Chain—Rethink It End to End

Summary of User Reviews

Discover the art of sourcing with this comprehensive course on Coursera. Users highly recommend this course for its practical approach to sourcing and valuable insights into the industry. Many users found the instructor to be engaging and knowledgeable, making the learning experience enjoyable and informative.

Key Aspect Users Liked About This Course

Practical approach to sourcing

Pros from User Reviews

  • Great instructor, engaging and knowledgeable
  • Real-world examples and case studies
  • Interactive and hands-on learning activities
  • Easy-to-follow lessons and course materials
  • Valuable insights into the industry and best practices

Cons from User Reviews

  • Some users found the course content to be too basic
  • Lengthy course with a lot of information to cover
  • Limited opportunities for interaction with other learners
  • Not suitable for experienced professionals looking for advanced sourcing techniques
  • Some technical difficulties reported with the online platform
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Approx. 12 hours to complete
Rudolf Leuschner, Ph.D.
Rutgers the State University of New Jersey
Coursera

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