This Supply Chain Management course provides a comprehensive introduction to core SCM concepts, with a strong focus on inventory management and risk pooling strategies. It is ideal for beginners and students looking to understand how supply chains operate and how companies optimize inventory.

The course begins with an introduction to supply chain management, explaining how goods, information, and financial flows move across suppliers, manufacturers, and customers. You will learn how supply chains are structured and why they are critical for business success.

A major part of the course focuses on inventory management, where you will understand how companies manage stock levels to balance supply and demand. It explains key concepts such as holding costs, ordering strategies, and service levels.

The course also introduces risk pooling, a strategy used to reduce demand uncertainty by aggregating inventory across locations or products. You will learn how businesses use this approach to minimize costs while maintaining high service levels.

Through practical explanations and real-world examples, the course helps you understand how inventory decisions impact overall supply chain performance.

By the end of this course, you will have