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Overview
This Supply Chain Fundamentals Certificate, which is part of Supply Chain Management MicroMasters Program and is offered by EdX in partnership with Massachusetts Institute of Technology - MITx, is the first of three in the Supply Chain Management XSeries that is specifically designed to teach the critical skills needed to be successful in this exciting field.
Key facts
Through mathematical models, hands-on applications, and real-world examples from industry, you’ll learn to harness mathematical models to master critical supply chain functions: demand forecasting, inventory management, and transportation planning and execution. By the end of this course, you'll be equipped to improve overall supply chain performance and strategically reduce total costs.
Supply Chain Fundamentals is an instructor-paced course. Course content is released on a weekly basis, and a comprehensive syllabus, deadlines, and requirements are provided in Week 0 of the course.
Programme Structure
What you'll learn
Incorporate and manage uncertainty and risk within supply chain management
Segment different customers, products, and channels and design an optimal portfolio of logistics approaches and strategies for these various segments
Identify, design, and implement the appropriate forecasting methodology for each segment
Identify, design, and implement the appropriate inventory replenishment policy for each segment
Select the optimal transportation routing and modal choice for each segment
Key information
Duration
- Part-time
- 4 months
- 8 hrs/week
Start dates & application deadlines
- StartingApply anytime.
Language
English
Delivered
Online
Campus Location
- Portland, United States
Disciplines
Supply Chain Management & Logistics View 47 other Short Courses in Supply Chain Management & Logistics in United StatesWhat students do after studying
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Academic requirements
We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.
English requirements
We are not aware of any English requirements for this programme.
Other requirements
General requirements
- Unfortunately, learners residing in one or more of the following countries or regions will not be able to register for this course: Iran, Cuba and the Crimea region of Ukraine. While edX has sought licenses from the U.S. Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) to offer our courses to learners in these countries and regions, the licenses we have received are not broad enough to allow us to offer this course in all locations. edX truly regrets that U.S. sanctions prevent us from offering all of our courses to everyone, no matter where they live.
Tuition Fees
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International Applies to you
Applies to youNon-residents299 USD / full≈ 299 USD / full - Out-of-State299 USD / full≈ 299 USD / full
Additional Details
- Add a Verified Certificate for $299 USD
- Limited access: free
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