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Course Catalog
Our online course, "Fundamentals of Supply Chain Management, is divided into 5 modules plus a brief course introduction. The course is designed for readers of all experience levels, from those with little or no knowledge of supply chain management to those with experience in the field. Readers new to supply chain management may find some of the more advanced concepts challenging on the first pass, but over time a solid foundation in supply chain fundamentals can be attained. The consistently-high ratings on our modules (see ratings below) come from readers of all backgrounds.
Supply Chain Online sells modules by seat license. Each seat license of a module provides the license holder with unlimited online access for one year and the ability to print the material for individual use. Upon successful completion of all five full-length modules, readers will be able to download and print a personalized certificate of completion (completion of the Course Introduction is not required for the certificate).
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SCM101: Course Introduction free with purchase of any other module.1
Save $60 on "Fundamentals of Supply Chain Management" bundle; buy modules SCM102, SCM103, SCM104, SCM105, and SCM106 together and save $60.2
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Fundamentals of Supply Chain Management
| This brief introductory module defines the supply chain and provides background information to introduce the concepts in the course. For those with little experience in supply chain management, this module should be reviewed before moving on to the others. The Course Introduction cannot be purchased alone; it must be purchased with another module. |
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List Price: $20
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Average Completion Time: approx. 30 minutes; Rating: 4.1 / 5  
Counts toward certificate: No
License Information: Unlimited online access for one year; printable content
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| The first of two modules covering Supply Chain Strategies; learn the differences between efficient and responsive supply chains and the correct strategies to use based on your product type and location in the product life cycle. Learn about the Bullwhip Effect by playing a version of the well known "Beer Game" simulation, understand the causes of the Bullwhip Effect and their solutions. Modules SCM102 and SCM103 teach core supply chain concepts and strategies, and they should be covered before moving on to modules SCM104 through SCM106. |
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List Price: $60
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Average Completion Time: approx. 1 - 2 hours; Rating: 4.3 / 5 
Counts toward certificate: Yes (other modules required)
License Information: Unlimited online access for one year; printable content
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| The second of two modules in our series on Supply Chain Strategies. Learn about the Newsvendor model for inventory analysis under supply and demand uncertainty, demand management/yield management, and risk-sharing contracts between suppliers and customers. Modules SCM102 and SCM103 teach core supply chain concepts and strategies, and they should be covered before moving on to modules SCM104 through SCM106. |
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List Price: $60
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Average Completion Time: approx. 1 hour; Rating: 4.1 / 5
Counts toward certificate: Yes (other modules required)
License Information: Unlimited online access for one year; printable content
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| See firsthand how a number of companies have used the Internet to lower costs and add value to their businesses; learn a framework showing how the Internet impacts supply chains and two major requirements for successful implementations. Experiment with a simulation comparing standard purchase arrangements with the option of purchasing some materials via spot markets. Look to the future of Internet-enabled supply chains to gain an understanding of what challenges lie ahead for a number of new ideas. |
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List Price: $60
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Average Completion Time: approx. 1 hour; Rating: 4.1 / 5
Counts toward certificate: Yes (other modules required)
License Information: Unlimited online access for one year; printable content
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| Learn performance measures, or "metrics", for global supply chain performance improvements; understand the importance of aligning metrics with your business strategy through insightful examples. Explore service, asset, speed, and financial metrics, along with a special Bullwhip Metric to help you and your supply chain partners mitigate the Bullwhip Effect. Discover "bad" metrics, typically misunderstood or misused to the detriment of supply chain performance. |
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List Price: $60
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Average Completion Time: approx. 1 - 2 hours; Rating: 4.2 / 5
Counts toward certificate: Yes (other modules required)
License Information: Unlimited online access for one year; printable content
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| Explore three fundamental design concepts: component commonality, modularity vs. integral design, and universality, and a cost/benefit framework showing what to expect as you integrate these ideas into product design plans. Learn process improvements such as postponement, mass customization, resequencing production operations, and shifting the push-pull point; these design changes can significantly improve the performance of your supply chain. |
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List Price: $60
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Average Completion Time: approx. 1 - 2 hours; Rating: 4.2 / 5
Counts toward certificate: Yes (other modules required)
License Information: Unlimited online access for one year; printable content
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1 Limit one free SCM101 per customer. Modules must be purchased at the same time. If the additional modules are returned within the 30 day refund window (see return policy), the full retail price of SCM101 ($20) will be deducted from the refund amount. This promotion can be combined with any other current retail promotions for which you are eligible. Module SCM101 is only available when purchased with another module.
2 Limit one $60 "Fundamentals..." bundle savings per customer. All modules must be purchased at the same time. If any module in the bundle is returned within the 30 day refund window (see return policy), the $60 discount amount will be deducted from the refund amount. This promotion can be combined with any other current retail promotions for which you are eligible.
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