Global Procurement in a Post Covid World
Master modern global sourcing strategies, risk management, and cost optimization in the post-pandemic procurement landscape.
Master modern global sourcing strategies, risk management, and cost optimization in the post-pandemic procurement landscape.
This course cannot be purchased separately - to access the complete learning experience, graded assignments, and earn certificates, you'll need to enroll in the full Advanced Global Procurement and Sourcing Specialization program. You can audit this specific course for free to explore the content, which includes access to course materials and lectures. This allows you to learn at your own pace without any financial commitment.
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What you'll learn
Understand post-COVID changes in global procurement practices
Implement effective supplier quality management systems
Evaluate and manage supply chain risks
Analyze China+1, near-shoring, and reshoring strategies
Calculate and optimize Total Cost of Ownership
Skills you'll gain
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0.65 Hours PreRecorded video
1 quiz
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There are 7 modules in this course
This course examines the transformation of global procurement practices in response to COVID-19 disruptions. Students learn about worldwide sourcing rationales, challenges, and strategic adaptations. The curriculum covers critical aspects including supplier quality management, risk assessment, and alternative sourcing strategies like China+1, near-shoring, and reshoring. Special emphasis is placed on Total Cost of Ownership (TCO) analysis for evaluating different procurement strategies. The course provides practical insights for managing global supply chains in an increasingly uncertain business environment.
Introduction to Course 3 Global Procurement in a Post Covid World Module 1
Module 1 · 2 Minutes to complete
The Rational & Challenges of Worldwide Sourcing Module 2
Module 2 · 31 Minutes to complete
Managing Supplier Quality & Overall Risk Management Module 3
Module 3 · 31 Minutes to complete
China +1, Near Shoring and Reshoring Strategies Module 4
Module 4 · 45 Minutes to complete
Total Cost of Ownership (TCO) Module 5
Module 5 · 1 Hours to complete
.pdf for the student for Course 3 Lectures Module 6
Module 6 · 10 Minutes to complete
Quiz for Course 3 Global Procurement in a Post Covid World Module 7
Module 7 · 30 Minutes to complete
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Instructor
Senior Global Procurement and Supply Chain Executive
Don Klock is a senior global procurement and supply chain executive with over 30 years of experience in the international and domestic markets, having held key positions in major multinational consumer product corporations such as Colgate-Palmolive, Mars, Inc., and Reckitt Benckiser. After retiring from Colgate-Palmolive, where he served as Vice President and Chief Procurement Officer, Klock transitioned to academia as an adjunct professor of Supply Chain Management at Rutgers University Business School. During his 11-year tenure at Colgate-Palmolive, he led a comprehensive global procurement transformation that generated savings exceeding $1 billion. His areas of expertise include global procurement and sourcing, cost-saving strategies, supplier innovation, supply chain systems and processes, customer service enhancement, talent management, and change management. In recognition of his significant contributions to both business and academia, he received the Procurement Leaders Lifetime Achievement Award in 2014. Additionally, he launched the “Global Procurement and Sourcing Specialization” course on Coursera in 2020, attracting over 30,000 enrolled students. Don holds an MBA in Operations Management from the University of Rochester and a BS in Engineering and Management from Clarkson University. He resides in New York City with his wife.
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