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Supply Chain Logistics
Beginner 21 hours English Course Certificate Certificate
About this course
This Rutgers Business School specialization covers supply chain management comprehensively: procurement and supplier relationships, demand forecasting and inventory optimization, transportation and logistics network design, warehouse management, and supply chain risk and resilience.
The curriculum draws on Rutgers' supply chain management research and industry partnerships, covering both strategic frameworks and operational tools. Students apply concepts to realistic supply chain scenarios across retail, manufacturing, and healthcare industries.
What you'll learn
Design procurement strategies and manage supplier relationships effectively
Apply demand forecasting and inventory optimization models
Design transportation and logistics networks for cost and service trade-offs
Implement warehouse management best practices and layout optimization
Build supply chain resilience strategies for disruption and risk management
This course includes
21h
On-demand video
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Certificate
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Mobile access
English
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Instructor
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Rudolf Leuschner
Coursera instructor
320K+ learners4 courses4.7 instructor rating
Taught by Rutgers Business School faculty with supply chain research expertise and industry experience at Fortune 500 companies.
Requirements
- Business background helpful; basic quantitative reasoning
Who this course is for
- Operations and supply chain professionals who want structured academic knowledge
- Business analysts working in procurement, logistics, or operations functions
- Professionals pursuing CSCP, CPIM, or other supply chain certifications
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Frequently asked questions
It builds strong foundational knowledge aligned with both certifications — dedicated APICS prep materials are separate.
The supply chain principles apply to healthcare, retail, and services — the course includes examples across sectors.