Supply Chain Management: A Strategic Decision-Making Framework

Every operational decision in a supply chain ripples through a company's financial statements and market performance. To lead effectively, you must understand how to balance logistics, costs, and strategic goals. This text-based course equips you with a structured framework to make confident, data-driven supply chain decisions. You will learn to evaluate trade-offs, align operations with broader business strategies, and build resilience against modern global disruptions. What you'll learn: Understand the foundational concepts of supply chain management and key performance indicators; Analyze how supply chain decisions directly impact corporate finance, cash flow, and profitability; Evaluate strategic trade-offs between inventory levels, transportation costs, and customer service; Apply risk-management frameworks to build resilient and agile supply networks; Integrate sustainability metrics and modern data-driven forecasting into operational planning. The journey begins with essential definitions and core supply chain dynamics before moving into financial integration and strategic decision frameworks. You will explore practical scenarios that illustrate how to optimize logistics while supporting overall business health. Designed for aspiring operations managers, business students, and professionals new to supply chain roles, this course requires no prior background in logistics. Start building your strategic decision-making framework today.