Fundamentals of Supply Chain Management: Course Overview Our modules are 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 ratings on our modules (see the Course Catalog) come from readers of all backgrounds. The diagram below shows the content of the modules at a glance: SCM101: Course Introduction (short overview) Defines the supply chain and provides background information to introduce the concepts in modules SCM102 through SCM106. For those with little experience in supply chain management, this module should be reviewed before moving on to the others. SCM102: Supply Chain Strategies I: Efficiency and Cost Savings SCM103: Supply Chain Strategies II: Responsiveness & Advanced Topics Modules SCM102 and SCM103 together complete our series on 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, 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. SCM104: Internet Technologies and Supply Chain Management 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. SCM105: Performance Measures for Supply Chain Management 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. SCM106: Product and Process Design for Supply Chain Management 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. Certificate of completion: Fundamentals of Supply Chain Management For successful completion of modules SCM102 through SCM106, Supply Chain Online awards a personalized certificate of completion. The certificate becomes available to the user as an electronic download (a PDF file) upon successful completion of the eligibility requirements. Once all required tests have been passed, access to the certificate via our web site is immediate and readers can print their own hardcopy for their records. Along with the bearer's name, each certificate contains a printed verification key that can be used to verify the certificate's authenticity. For more information, course ratings, and free previews, look at our Course Catalog, or read about our certificate for successful completion of modules SCM102 through SCM106.