Course Description
In today's world, competition isn't so much of business versus business, as it is supply chain versus supply chain. This module will provide you with the basics of what is involved with a supply chain. You will learn how nodes and flows make up the minimum of a supply chain, as well as the three primary objectives it needs to fulfill to be successful.
Learning Objectives:
- Understand the difference between nodes and flows
- Be able to differentiate between the four primary flows of supply chains
- Be able to differentiate the three primary objectives of supply chains
Skills You Will Learn
- Supply Chain
- Supply Chain Analysis
- Supply Chain Management
- Supply Chain Integration
- Supply Chain Network
- Supply Management
What You'll Learn
- Understand the difference between nodes and flows in a supply chain
- Differentiate between the four primary flows of supply chains
- Differentiate the three primary objectives of supply chains
- Identify the supply chain elements that make up the minimum of a supply chain
- Test your knowledge of supply chain basics through the course assessment
Key Takeaways
- A supply chain is made up at minimum of nodes and flows.
- Supply chains have four primary flows that can be differentiated from one another.
- A supply chain has three primary objectives it needs to fulfill to be successful.
- In today's competition, it is often supply chain versus supply chain rather than business versus business.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does this course cover?
This module provides the basics of what is involved with a supply chain, including how nodes and flows make up the minimum of a supply chain and the three primary objectives a supply chain needs to fulfill to be successful.
What will I be able to do after completing this course?
You will be able to understand the difference between nodes and flows, differentiate between the four primary flows of supply chains, and differentiate the three primary objectives of supply chains.
What lessons are included in this course?
The course includes Supply Chain Elements, Supply Chain Objectives, and a Test Your Knowledge assessment.
What skills does this course help develop?
It supports skills in Supply Chain, Supply Chain Analysis, Supply Chain Management, Supply Chain Integration, Supply Chain Network, and Supply Management.
