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Supply Chain Fundamentals
This course is part of Supply Chain Management MicroMasters Program.
This comprehensive course from MIT's top-ranked Supply Chain Management program provides foundational knowledge in supply chain management and logistics. Students learn to develop and apply analytical tools for designing and operating integrated supply chains. The curriculum emphasizes practical applications of mathematical models to improve supply chain performance and reduce costs. Key focus areas include demand forecasting, inventory management, and transportation planning. The course balances theoretical concepts with real-world industry examples, teaching students how to implement effective logistics strategies across different customer segments and product portfolios.
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What you'll learn
Master foundational concepts in supply chain management and logistics
Develop analytical skills for supply chain optimization
Learn effective demand forecasting methodologies
Implement strategic inventory management systems
Optimize transportation routing and modal choices
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There are 3 modules in this course
This foundational course in supply chain management combines analytical and practical perspectives to teach essential logistics concepts. Students learn to develop and implement mathematical models for improving supply chain operations. The curriculum covers three main areas: demand forecasting and management, inventory planning and control, and transportation management. Through a blend of theoretical frameworks and industry examples, students gain practical skills in optimizing supply chain performance while managing costs and risks. The course emphasizes applying analytical tools to real-world logistics challenges.
Demand Forecasting, Planning, and Management
Module 1
Inventory Planning, Management, and Control
Module 2
Transportation Planning, Management, and Execution
Module 3
Fee Structure
Individual course purchase is not available - to enroll in this course with a certificate, you need to purchase the complete Professional Certificate Course. For enrollment and detailed fee structure, visit the following: Supply Chain Management MicroMasters Program
Instructor
5 Courses
Director of the MITx MicroMasters Program in Supply Chain Management
Dr. Chris Caplice is the Director of the MITx MicroMasters Program in Supply Chain Management and a Senior Research Scientist at the MIT Center for Transportation & Logistics (CTL). With over a decade of teaching experience in logistics and supply chain management at MIT, he oversees research, education, and corporate outreach initiatives at CTL. Under his leadership, the MicroMasters program has attracted over 430,000 students from 196 countries since its launch in 2015, awarding nearly 3,000 credentials.
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