Global Supply Chain Management Vancouver Community College

Program Description

Learn advanced skills to excel in the dynamic and complex world of supply chain management. This program prepares graduates for entry-level roles, enabling them to make strategic decisions, improve operational efficiency, and enhance collaboration. Explain supply chain processes, including procurement, logistics, inventory management, transportation, distribution, and demand forecasting. Make informed and strategic decisions in supply chain operations, considering factors such as cost, risk, quality, and customer satisfaction. Use emerging technologies and digital tools that are utilized in supply chain operations, such as artificial intelligence (AI), blockchain, Internet of Things (IoT), and supply chain management software. Evaluate sustainability and ethical considerations in supply chain management. Construct and implement strategies for risk management, contingency planning, and supply chain integration and diversification. Navigate the complexities of global supply chains, including international trade regulations, cultural considerations, and cross-border logistics. Demonstrate communication, negotiation, and conflict management skills to collaborate effectively with diverse stakeholders in the supply chain, including suppliers, manufacturers, distributors, governments, regulators, and customers. Interpret Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) and apply strategies to instill a culture of continuous improvement and lean principles within supply chain operations. Identify, evaluate, and manage suppliers in different tiers of supply chain network. Apply critical-thinking and problem-solving techniques to make sound business decisions and recommendations.

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