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Organizations in many different industries rely on a supply chain in some capacity. You can prepare for a career in supply chain design with online courses delivered through edX.

What is supply chain design?

Before a product reaches the market, it first travels through the supply chain. This involves the coordination of stakeholders, assets, time, and costs. Effective supply chain design can ensure that products move through each phase on time and according to plan.

A reliable supply chain strategy prevents downtime and can help forecast an organization’s future success. During development, those in charge of supply chain design must consider aspects such as budgetary constraints, legal requirements, and sustainability. Decision-making carries far-reaching implications, so additional considerations around raw materials, the product life cycle, population growth, and a company’s future must also be addressed.

Supply chain design and management cannot be an afterthought, as it is a vital part of a company’s overall performance. With entire departments typically dedicated to this type of network design, there are a variety of entry points for those interested in a supply chain career.

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Data Visualization

University of Maryland Baltimore County

University System of Maryland

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Supply Chain Management Tools and Techniques

International Supply Chain Education Alliance

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Supply Chains for Manufacturing: Inventory Analytics

Massachusetts Institute of Technology

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Certified Lean Six Sigma Yellow Belt (CLSSYB)

International Supply Chain Education Alliance

Professional Certificate
3 Courses
Supply Chain Management

Massachusetts Institute of Technology

MicroMasters
6 Courses
Supply Chain Analytics.

Massachusetts Institute of Technology

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AI and Gen-AI for Supply Chain Management

International Supply Chain Education Alliance

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Introduction to Lean Six Sigma for Sustainable and Resilient Supply Chains

International Supply Chain Education Alliance

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Manufacturing Systems I

Massachusetts Institute of Technology

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Waste Management and Critical Raw Materials

Delft University of Technology

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Sustainable Resource Management

Delft University of Technology

Professional Certificate
2 Courses
Manufacturing Systems II

Massachusetts Institute of Technology

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Introduction to Blockchain

IBM

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Industrial Fermentation

Delft University of Technology

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Administrador de Cadena de Suministro Certificado Internacional en Español (CSCM)

International Supply Chain Education Alliance

Professional Certificate
4 Courses
A New Map for Product Managers — Strategic Brand Development for the Global Middle Class Markets

University System of Maryland

The University of Maryland, College Park

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Supply chain design courses and curriculum

Supply chain planning courses may cover how to build a supply chain model, manage supply chain disruptions, and monitor an offering from the first iteration to the finished product. In an introductory course, learners could:

  • Gain a comprehensive understanding of supply chain components.

  • Learn how to turn supply chain into a competitive advantage.

  • Examine case studies.

Additional specialized courses may also teach sustainable development principles for the supply chain design process.

Careers in supply chain design

As companies create new products, supply chain management must be part of the business strategy. Problem-solving, creative thinking, and an understanding of local, national, and international opportunities and barriers can make or break supply chain success. With the proper training, you can have a hand in building solutions that help organizations connect with their customers. Some potential careers include:

  • Supply chain manager

  • Supply chain risk management analyst

  • Production planner

  • Materials manager

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