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Supply Chain Logistics

4.7(15,000) on Coursera·320K enrolled
Beginner 21 hours English University Certificate
Our recommendation
Rutgers University's introduction to supply-chain logistics, covering transportation, warehousing, inventory and how goods move through a supply chain. It is a practical, accessible grounding in the operational side of logistics, useful for anyone entering the field.

Good for: Beginners who want a practical grounding in logistics and supply-chain operations.

Less suitable if: You already work in logistics, or you want a quantitative, analytical course.

Skills you'll gain

Supply chainLogisticsTransportationInventory managementWarehousingOperations

Is this course right for you?

A good fit if you…

You are new to logistics
You want a practical grounding
You are entering the field

Consider something else if you…

You already work in logistics
You want quantitative depth
You want a short overview

Requirements: None.

Realistic time: About 21 hours; a few weeks part-time.

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.

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
Yes
Certificate
Yes
Mobile access
English
Language

What it costs

Free to audit on Coursera; the certificate needs a subscription (about $49 a month), with financial aid available.

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Is the certificate recognised?

Issued through Coursera with Rutgers University. An introductory credential; the grounding is the value.

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.

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Frequently asked questions

Yes for a practical introduction to logistics and supply-chain operations, especially if you are entering the field.
You can audit it free on Coursera; the certificate needs a subscription, with financial aid available.
Practical — it covers transportation, warehousing and inventory, more operational than quantitative.
Yes. It assumes no background in supply chain.
About 21 hours over a few weeks.
Paid
Free to audit, paid certificate
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