Master the fundamentals of supplier selection, relationship management, and strategic sourcing in supply chain management.
Master the fundamentals of supplier selection, relationship management, and strategic sourcing in supply chain management.
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 Management 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 different levels of sourcing and procurement
Master supplier selection and segmentation processes
Evaluate make versus buy decisions
Implement strategic sourcing practices
Develop supplier evaluation systems
Skills you'll gain
This course includes:
0.9 Hours PreRecorded video
1 quiz
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There are 4 modules in this course
This comprehensive course explores the critical aspects of supply chain sourcing, from basic purchasing to strategic supplier management. Students learn the differences between procurement, purchasing, and strategic sourcing, along with practical skills in supplier selection and segmentation. The curriculum covers make-versus-buy decisions, supplier evaluation systems, and best practices in sourcing. Through real-world case studies and practical assignments, learners develop the ability to manage supplier relationships and implement effective sourcing strategies.
Procurement, Purchasing, Supply Management, and Strategic Sourcing
Module 1 · 2 Hours to complete
Make versus Buy Decisions
Module 2 · 2 Hours to complete
Supplier Selection
Module 3 · 2 Hours to complete
Sourcing Best Practices
Module 4 · 4 Hours to complete
Fee Structure
Instructor
Professor of Supply Chain Management, Rutgers Business School
Professor Rudolf Leuschner is a faculty member in the Supply Chain Management department at Rutgers Business School, where he also serves as the Co-Director of the Online Master of Supply Chain Management (SCM) program and the curriculum coordinator for the MBA program. His research primarily focuses on the end-to-end supply chain, emphasizing the integration of its three key flows: product, information, and financial. With expertise in these areas, Professor Leuschner plays a pivotal role in advancing both the academic and practical understanding of supply chain management.
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