Why Supply Chain Management MicroMasters?

Since organizations choose many different ways to compete and succeed, the discussion starts at the top with strategy and shows how operations strategies directly flow from and support corporate strategy. This MicroMasters starts by introducing the supply chain management environment. It shows how manufacturing fits within this highly interconnected system and helps it thrive. This course describes how manufacturers move their products from creation to the customer via distribution channels, and it also discusses the value of market and supplier segmentation. Examines manufacturing strategies, including the pros and cons of each major strategy and why they may be employed by manufacturers in various environments. It continues to cover the different manufacturing processes and layouts, including the benefits of different layouts and why one layout may be chosen over another for the production of a given product.

This online Master’s degree program is designed for individuals with a four-year undergraduate degree in a quantitatively focused area and does not require any previous work experience. Participants will gain an in-depth understanding of the role of supply chain managers in enterprise supply chains and in determining overall strategy. This MicroMasters degree also exposes participants to leading supply chain management operating practices, analysis methods, technology applications, and strategic development. Throughout the seven stages and certificates of studying supply chain management and strategic procurement management, the learners will bridge the gap between academic theories and real-world procurement management.