Rutgers the State University of New Jersey

Supply Chain Sourcing

This course is part of Supply Chain Management Specialization

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Beginner level
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There are 4 modules in this course

Welcome to the exciting world of sourcing! This module introduces you to the professor who is teaching the courses in the Supply Chain Management Specialization. After completing this module you will be able to understand the different levels of sourcing: the act of purchasing, the work that is performed in a procurement department, how to differentiate different supplier categories with strategic sourcing, and how to elevate a firm's performance with strategic sourcing.

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5 videos3 readings1 quiz3 discussion prompts

In this module, you will review the principles of make versus buy decisions. What are the advantages and disadvantage of insourcing and outsourcing? We will review the risks and benefits of both, which will enable you to understand what goes into these decisions and why companies make them. In he assessment, you will review an outsourcing decision that a company or organization made and understand how it affects various stakeholders.

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3 videos2 readings1 peer review3 discussion prompts

In this module, you will see an overview supplier segmentation and what the advantages and disadvantages of single and multiple sourcing. Furthermore, you will review the implications of sourcing on the entire firm in an assessment.

What's included

2 videos2 readings1 peer review4 discussion prompts

In this module, we will review some best practices in sourcing and procure-to-pay systems which enable firms to automate and accelerate essential sourcing functions. In the assessment you will build a supplier evaluation system that you can use in your personal and professional lives.

What's included

2 videos2 readings1 peer review2 discussion prompts

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4.8 (335 ratings)
Rudolf Leuschner, Ph.D.
Rutgers the State University of New Jersey
17 Courses315,334 learners

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