Course Summary
This capstone project is the culmination of the Value Chain Management Specialization. You will have the opportunity to apply what you have learned throughout the courses and implement a real-world project.Key Learning Points
- Develop a business plan for a new venture
- Analyze a company's value chain and suggest improvements
- Design and implement a supply chain strategy
Job Positions & Salaries of people who have taken this course might have
- Supply Chain Manager
- USA: $88,000
- India: ₹1,300,000
- Spain: €42,000
- Logistics Manager
- USA: $74,000
- India: ₹1,000,000
- Spain: €36,000
- Operations Manager
- USA: $89,000
- India: ₹1,600,000
- Spain: €40,000
Related Topics for further study
- Value Chain Management
- Business Plan Development
- Supply Chain Strategy
- Logistics Management
- Operations Management
Learning Outcomes
- Develop a comprehensive business plan
- Analyze a company's value chain and suggest improvements
- Design and implement a supply chain strategy
Prerequisites or good to have knowledge before taking this course
- Completion of previous courses in the Value Chain Management Specialization
- Familiarity with business concepts and terminology
Course Difficulty Level
AdvancedCourse Format
- Project-Based
- Self-Paced
Similar Courses
- Operations Management: Strategy and Quality Management for the Digital Age
- Supply Chain Analytics
- Global Supply Chain Management
Related Education Paths
Related Books
Description
The capstone for the Value Chain Management specialization will provide a learning experience that examines how the various segments of a business integrate to create a value chain. The capstone involves an in-depth analysis of an actual business situation. The final deliverable consists of a plan based on a comprehensive analysis of how accounting, marketing, and operations work together to create a value chain. The plan will propose how value creation in organizations and supply chains can be enhanced using the concepts and frameworks learned in the three courses.
Outline
- Module 1: Capstone Overview and Business Case Introduction
- Welcome and Course Overview
- Meet Joe Bradley
- Learn on Your Terms
- Like this course? Learn more with the iMBA! (Optional)
- Syllabus
- About the Discussion Forums
- Learn More About Flexible Learning Paths
- Module 1 Overview
- Case: World Class Sensor Computing, Inc.
- Quiz for Case Study
- Module 2: Building an Organizational Activity System Map
- Module 2 Activity Map
- Module 2 Overview
- Module 3: Assessment of Value Chain Activities
- Module 3 Assessing Value Chain
- Module 1-3 Wrap-Up and Discussion
- Module 3 Overview
- Module 4: Understanding Business Performance and Fine-Tuning the Value Chain
- Module 4 Value Chain Decisions
- Portfolio Decision
- Module 4 Overview
- Module 5: Final Report
- Module 5 Capstone Final Report
- Module 5 Overview
- Module 6: Reflection and Thoughts on Value Chain Management
- Module 6 Reflection Essay
- Course Overall Summary - Importance of Value Chain Management
- Gies Online Programs
- Module 6 Overview
- Congratulations!
- Get Your Course Certificate
Summary of User Reviews
The Value Chain Capstone course on Coursera has received positive reviews from students. The course has been praised for its comprehensive approach to value chain management. Overall, students found the course to be informative and engaging while providing practical knowledge that can be applied in the real world.Key Aspect Users Liked About This Course
Many users appreciated the practical approach to value chain management presented in the course.Pros from User Reviews
- Comprehensive coverage of value chain management
- Practical knowledge that can be applied in real-world situations
- Engaging and informative course material
- Interactive assignments that help students apply their knowledge
- Good support from the instructor and teaching staff
Cons from User Reviews
- Some students found the course material to be too basic
- The pace of the course may be too slow for some students
- Some assignments can be time-consuming
- Limited interaction with other students
- Some technical issues with the course platform
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