Supply Chain Strategy and Management

In this supply chain management course, participants are exposed to innovative strategies and best practices aimed at enhancing supply chain performance. One of the course’s distinctive features is the introduction of a unique MIT framework, which leverages the concept of technology clock speed to strategically oversee and optimize supply chain operations. Through this curriculum, individuals can delve deeper into various aspects of supply chain management, including integration, technology sourcing, make-buy decisions, strategic partnering and outsourcing, and the crucial role of IT and decision-support systems.

 

Benefits

  • Recognizing the pivotal role of supply chain design in shaping a company’s overarching business strategy

  • The potential consequences of a misalignment between supply chain design and business strategy

  • Exploring the various forces and dynamics that exert influence on the structure and composition of supply chains

  • The methodologies and strategies for seamlessly integrating supply chain design into the realms of product and process development, ensuring synergy and efficiency

  • Examining the intrinsic linkages between supply chain design and the broader domains of supply chain management and logistics

  • A comprehensive look at the transformative impact of e-business on supply chains and the strategies needed to thrive in this digital era


Past Courses

Contact

Email

Han Li, Lab Manager

hanli048@mit.edu

MIT DSL Office

dsl-admin@mit.edu

Location

Massachusetts Institute of Technology, Cambridge, MA 02139-4307