The products that consumers use every day do not reach their local stores by accident. They are produced, assembled, and shipped from all over the world. Advanced modern technologies and pandemic-related changes have highlighted global interdependencies and challenges. Linear thinking of supply chain is out of date. The global supply chain is more and more a supply network.

In Managing Global Supply Chains, you’ll learn how a product reaches its final destination and how the latest industry trends impact global supply chain network management. We’ll cover how to make the best global sourcing decisions, choose alternatives to delivering products to customers, and ensure international supplier performance despite time zones differences.

It is highly recommended that students take "Evolving Role of Supply Chain Manager" as the first course prior to taking this course.

Learning Outcomes

At the conclusion of the course, you should be able to

• Recognize how global supply chains coordinate the flow of goods and services
• Understand how supply chain decisions can impact global channel structures
• Review commonly used international shipping terminology

Topics Include

• Planning and sourcing in the supply chain
• Strategy development and market research
• Operations, delivery and inventory management
• Global logistics management and trends
• International trade agreements
• Technology tools in global logistics
• Outsourcing and offshoring
• Make or buy decisions

Note

Course SCMT.X405 Managing Global Supply Chains and BUSM.X421 Managing Global Supply Chains is the same course.