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Intro to Supply Chain
Discover the global supply chain
$300.00
Discover the global supply chain
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Eastern Iowa Community Colleges
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Course Details
This course provides a comprehensive
overview of the global supply chain,
exploring the integrated processes used to
plan, source, and deliver products and
services from raw materials to the end
consumer. Students will examine how
firms achieve a competitive advantage
through the strategic synchronization of
supply and demand. Key focus areas
include forecasting techniques to predict
customer needs, supply planning to
ensure resource availability, and the
complex logistics of moving and storing
goods across international borders.
Through case studies and analytical tools,
students develop the skills to optimize
material flows, manage supplier
relationships, and navigate modern
disruptions.
What You'll LearnUpon completion of this course, students will be able to: Define End-to-End Supply Chain Management: Describe basic components, terminology, and various functions Execute Raw Material Sourcing & Procurement: Evaluate supplier selection and negotiation strategies Apply Forecasting & Demand Planning: Utilize quantitative and qualitative methods to predict customer demand and improve revenue forecasts Develop Material & Supply Plans: Align manufacturing capacity, labor, and materials...View moreSkills you'll acquire
Active ListeningWritingComplex Problem Solving
Knowledge Outcomes and Experience
Jobs & Careers
Stuff You'll Know
Experience You’ll Gain
- Stockers & Order Fillers (53-7065.00)
- Order Clerks (43-4151.00)
- Production, Planning, & Expediting Clerks (43-5061.00)
Instructor Details

Jane Marshall
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