Master data-driven inventory management and analysis. Learn to identify, classify, and solve inventory challenges.
Master data-driven inventory management and analysis. Learn to identify, classify, and solve inventory challenges.
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 Supply Chain Analytics 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 inventory's importance across industries
Analyze inventory's impact on financial performance
Identify and diagnose inventory management problems
Master inventory classification and control techniques
Apply data analytics to inventory decisions
Skills you'll gain
This course includes:
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4 assignments
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There are 4 modules in this course
This foundational course explores inventory analytics as a crucial component of supply chain management. Students learn to evaluate inventory's impact on financial performance through real-world examples like Amazon vs. Macy's. The curriculum covers inventory valuation, problem identification, classification methods, and management strategies. Special focus is placed on practical data analysis tools and techniques for effective inventory control.
The Value and Impact of Inventory
Module 1 · 3 Hours to complete
In Which Industries Is Inventory Important?
Module 2 · 3 Hours to complete
How May Inventory Drive Financials and How to Discover Inventory Problems?
Module 3 · 3 Hours to complete
Classifying and Managing Inventory
Module 4 · 2 Hours to complete
Fee Structure
Instructor
Innovator in Supply Chain Management and Analytics
Dr. Yao Zhao is a professor in Supply Chain Management at Rutgers University, holding a Ph.D. in Industrial Engineering and Management Sciences from Northwestern University. His impressive background includes positions as a visiting scholar at MIT's Operations Research Center and a visiting professor at Duke's Fuqua School of Business. With research interests in Supply Chain Management, Analytics, and Healthcare, Dr. Zhao has published in top-tier journals, served as an associate editor for notable publications, and received accolades such as the National Science Foundation Career Award in 2008 and the Dean’s Meritorious Teaching Award in 2016. He is a respected case writer, winning first place in the INFORM Case Writing Competition in 2014. Dr. Zhao has also designed and taught core courses at Rutgers, including Supply Chain Analytics and Healthcare Operations Analysis. His extensive consulting work spans numerous organizations, including General Motors and the Defense Logistics Agency, significantly impacting economic and social outcomes in projects like the energy supply chain in Pakistan and the shuttle system for the 2014 Special Olympics USA Games, achieving exceptional customer satisfaction.
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