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There has never been a better time to explore a career as a supply chain manager. Supply chains are the global systems that connect and integrate procurement, operations, implementation, logistics, and more. Build the solid foundation you need to hit the ground running as a new supply chain manager.Review roles and responsibilities of supply chain managers.Study the system connecting operations, logistics, and more.Build the knowledge and skills needed for supply chain jobs.

Learn how to apply both project management tools and supply chain management principles to manage supply chain projects effectively.

Explore the critical topic of securing Python projects' supply chain in this DevConf.CZ 2023 conference talk. Delve into the rising threat of supply chain attacks targeting third-party Python software and learn about emerging standards for attesting to the integrity and provenance of software dependencies. Discover the latest tools and best practices for securing Python projects throughout their lifecycle, from development to building, packaging, and distribution. Gain insights into cryptographic signatures, Software Bills of Materials (SBOMs), and SLSA attestations. Examine real-world examples like the SolarWinds attack and understand the true cost of vulnerable supply chains. Investigate secure supply chain frameworks, software signing techniques, vulnerability databases, and the challenges surrounding PyPI and malicious packages. Learn about Python container images, vulnerability scanning in source code, and important Python community initiatives such as PEP 458, PEP 480, PEP 708, and PEP 710. Explore the concept of Supply-chain Levels for Software Artifacts (SLSA) and the Graph for Understanding Artifact Composition to enhance your understanding of secure Python project management.

Become a more confident supply chain manager. Learn critical skills to manage global supply chains effectively and efficiently. After completing this learning path, you'll advance your skills in project management, process improvement, quality management, supply chain analysis, leadership, and more.Study supply chain process improvement and quality management.Develop critical supply chain skills.Learn supply chain analysis and analytics.

There has never been a better time to explore a career as a supply chain manager. Supply chains are the global systems that connect and integrate procurement, operations, implementation, logistics, and more. Build the solid foundation you need to hit the ground running as a new supply chain manager.Review roles and responsibilities of supply chain managers.Study the system connecting operations, logistics, and more.Build the knowledge and skills needed for supply chain jobs.

Explore the critical topic of supply chain attacks in this NDC Security 2022 conference talk. Learn about various attack vectors targeting development pipelines, including shell script vulnerabilities, package typosquatting, and internal package name squatting on public repositories. Discover how simple settings can be exploited to hijack environments, potentially leading to severe consequences. Gain insights into protecting your CI/CD pipeline, understanding package management risks, and implementing effective security measures. Delve into topics such as Software Composition Analysis, Software Package Data Exchange, and the importance of traceability in maintaining a secure supply chain. Equip yourself with the knowledge to safeguard your development processes against increasingly common supply chain threats.

Explore supply chain security implementation in this 11-minute conference talk examining the Sylva project, a cloud software framework developed by major European carriers and network function providers for telecommunications and edge computing applications. Learn about the comprehensive security measures adopted by the Sylva project since its launch in November 2022, including best practices for protecting open-source software supply chains in critical infrastructure environments. Discover how the project aligns with Open Source Security Foundation (OpenSSF) initiatives to strengthen software security across the telecommunications industry. Examine real-world case studies that highlight specific challenges encountered in securing telco and edge use cases, along with practical solutions implemented to address supply chain vulnerabilities. Gain insights into the strategic approach taken by major network operators to develop secure, cloud-native frameworks while maintaining alignment with industry-wide security standards and practices.

Explore security frameworks and practical strategies to prevent supply chain attacks on your organization.

Explore supply chain security for open-source projects in this 30-minute conference talk from Conf42 Cloud Native 2023. Gain insights into protecting your software development lifecycle as Sven Ruppert delves into crucial aspects of securing open-source components. Learn about best practices, potential vulnerabilities, and strategies to mitigate risks in your development pipeline. Discover how to implement robust security measures to safeguard your projects from potential threats introduced through the open-source supply chain.

Explore the evolution from CI/CD pipelines to supply chain choreography in this 58-minute CNCF conference talk. Discover how to enhance your software delivery process by implementing advanced supply chain management techniques, improving security, and streamlining workflows. Learn about the latest tools and methodologies for orchestrating complex software supply chains, and gain insights into best practices for achieving greater efficiency and reliability in your development lifecycle.

PRE-REQUISITES: Basic knowledge of Operations management will be desirable. INTENDED AUDIENCE: It is an elective course for PG students and working professionals. INDUSTRIES APPLICABLE TO: Supply Chain Analytics is a growing field. Some of the companies already in the business of Supply Chain Analytics and may recognize the online course can be IBM, Mu-Sigma, Genpact, Accenture, Capgemini, Wipro, Deloitte. COURSE OUTLINE: In the present time of intense global competition, customers are demanding more and more variety, with better quality and service at the lowest cost. This means that in order to be successful, firms need to develop supply chain strategies and logistical capabilities that serve the needs of their customers whilst maximizing overall profitability. All supply chains, in order to function properly, must focus on the huge opportunity that exists in their analytics. Specific objectives: On successfully completing this course you will be able to: • Understand the importance of the basics of Business Analytics and Optimization • Understand the importance of the basics of Supply Chain Analytics and Optimization • Analyze the level of uncertainty associated with the supply of products and services to targeted customer segments and justify the choice of a supply chain strategy and its fit with competitive strategy. • Explain the role and applications of Descriptive Analytics in a Supply Chain • Explain the role and applications of Predictive Analytics in a Supply Chain • Explain the role and applications of Prescriptive Analytics in a Supply Chain • Learn the basics of Modeling through R Language

Credits: 4 Duration: 40 Hours, 15 WeeksIs Supply Chain an Integral Part of Business Processes?It is the question that needs to be answered and understood before you choose this course. Imagine you are buying a computer, what do you look for and want? You look for “Intel inside”, standardized configurations and compatibility but buy a less expensive computer that is unique and “just for myself” one.In today’s hypercompetitive market space, supply-side commoditization and demand-side customization is the challenge faced by many organizations. So how can a Corporate meet this expectation of a customer that is you?The experience of successful brands indicates that they integrate business processes of demand management and supply chain management to the customer lifecycle. So, supply chain management is a core activity that has a high impact on efficiency and productivity in an organization.The other questions you would like to get answers for would be1. At what level of management or which functional manager should know about the supply chain?The knowledge of the supply chain is essential for all managers as it integrates all business processes that startfrom receiving inbound products to shipping outbound orders.2. Is supply chain management applicable for only large-scale organizations?No, it is applicable for all organizations and the best supply chain practices can be learnt from Mumbai Dabbawalas.So, my dear learners, I welcome you all as future Entrepreneurs and Managers to the course in Supply Chain Management.Learning Goals:The learning goals are toUnderstand the tactics to manage the interactions of the business functions.Gain insights on demand management function and its integration with the supply chain.Strategize on the enterprise knowledge and resources across the supply chain activities.Course Objectives:The objective of the course is to impart knowledge and competencies for:Designing supply chain strategies.Recognizing supply chain integration to support products in the various product lifecycle.Balancing logistics, manufacturing, and inventory policies with demand and customer satisfaction.Leveraging organizational capabilities and resources across supply chain business processes.Designing lean but agile supply chains that integrate green initiatives.Implementing e-supply chain management systems.Topics:Supply chain management practices and strategies.Integrated model of Customer Lifecycle, Demand Management, and Supply Chain Management.Supply chain forecasting - techniques and tools.Supply chain processes (procurement and sourcing, transportation and distribution, inventory management,manufacturing and operations).Integration of supply chain processes.Leveraging cost and risk through supply chain management systems.Lean and agile supply chain models.Green supply chain initiatives and practices.Supply chain analytics and blockchain technology.Supply chain management systems and its integration with Enterprise Resource Planning and CustomerRelationship Management.Pedagogy:The learning experience will include lectures, case studies, simulated games, and exercises.I welcome you all to be a part of this learning to gain insights and competencies in Supply Chain Management and be successful in implementing it in your future organizational activities.

This Supply Chain Design course is part of the MITx MicroMasters Credential in Supply Chain Management, offered by #1 ranked SCM Master's program at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology. CTL.SC2x Supply Chain Design covers all aspects involved in the design of supply chains for companies and organizations anywhere in the world. The course is divided into four main topic areas: Physical flow design, Supply chain finance, Information flow design, and Organization/Process design. In the design of physical flows, we show how to formulate and solve Transportation, Transshipment, Facility Location, and Network Design Problems. For financial flows we show how to translate supply chain concepts and actions into the language of the Chief Financial Officer (CFO) of a company. We cover Activity Based Costing, Working Capital, the Cash-to-Cash cycle and Discounted Cash Flow Analysis. The design of the information flow section describes how firms communicate with suppliers (procurement, risk contracts), internal resources (production planning, bills of materials, material requirements planning), and customers (Sales & Operations Planning and other collaboration based processes). In the last section, we introduce performance metric design and organizational design within the supply chain organization focusing mainly on the centralize/decentralize decision. The main topic areas we will focus on in this course are: Supply Chain Network Design Supply Chain Finance Supplier Management Production and Demand Planning Process and Organizational Design This course is indispensable if you’re considering a supply chain management career and, specifically, the positions of Supply Chain Analyst , Operations Manager , or Logistics Coordinator. This is an open enrollment course , making it accessible for almost anyone, anywhere in the world to enroll and learn for free.

This Supply Chain Fundamentals course is part of the MITx MicroMasters Credential in Supply Chain Management, offered by #1 ranked SCM Master's program at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology. The CTL.SC1x Supply Chain Fundamentals course provides the foundational skills for supply chain management and logistics. You will learn how to develop and apply analytic tools, approaches, and techniques used in the design and operation of logistics systems and integrated supply chains. The material is taught from a managerial perspective, with an emphasis on where and how specific tools can be used to improve the overall performance and reduce the total cost of a supply chain. We place a strong emphasis on the development and use of fundamental mathematical models to illustrate the underlying concepts involved in both intra- and inter-company logistics operations. The main topic areas we will focus on this course are: Demand Forecasting, Planning, and Management Inventory Planning, Management, and Control Transportation Planning, Management, and Execution While our main objective is to develop and use models to help us analyze these situations, we will make heavy use of examples from industry to provide illustrations of the concepts in practice. This is neither a purely theoretical nor a case study course, but rather an applied analytical course that addresses real problems found in practice. This is an open enrollment course , making it accessible for almost anyone, anywhere in the world to enroll and learn for free.

This Specialization is an introduction to the fascinating world of Supply Chain Management. When you complete the program you'll have a richer understanding of the complexities that companies are facing in today's global networked economy. The Specialization is for you, if: 1. you're looking to start a career in Supply Chain Management, but lack the basic background; 2. you're working with people in Supply Chain Management and want to understand their daily challenges better; 3. you're fascinated by how the flow of products, information, and finances link together the global economy. The Supply Chain Management Specialization is made up of four basic courses in logistics, operations, planning, and sourcing, followed by a capstone course in Supply Chain Management Strategy. The Supply Chain Logistics course will cover transportation, warehousing and inventory, and logistics network design. The Supply Chain Operations course covers techniques used to optimize flow and focuses specifically on Six Sigma quality and Lean practices. In the Supply Chain Planning course, you'll master different forecasting approaches. The Supply Chain Sourcing course deals with different techniques that help you create lasting and productive supplier relationships. Finally, in the capstone course on Supply Chain Management Strategy you'll solve a real-life business case. Interested in learning advanced supply chain topics? Check out the other Rutgers specializations.

As more industries and businesses enter the digital age, decision-making and strategic direction is becoming ever more reliant on digital sources and data. It is critical that this data remains accurate, free of bias, and most importantly, secure. This microcredential will provide you with the necessary skills and knowledge to align your personal online profiles and workplace data with cyber secure business practices. Gaining a general awareness of cybersecurity threats, you’ll learn practical techniques that can be applied in your employment and daily life. This understanding will help you be better positioned to identify, recognise, and combat threats to your organisation and implement solutions to cyber problems. By the end, you’ll know how to protect your organisation’s interests and digital supply chains, ensuring you remain not only competitive, but safe from hackers. Delve into cyber crime and cybersecurity Unpacking models used by industry professionals, you’ll gain an understanding of the various types of cyber-related threats and how they target and impact organisations. Through these studies, you will develop your ability to recognise threats and respond accordingly to minimise risk and reduce response times. Understand how supply chain data falls victim to cyber threats You’ll unpack supply chain data as a cyber target and the impact that cyber attacks can have on an organisation. With this knowledge, you’ll be able to identify cybersecurity threats and risks in the supply chain environment. To help promote cybersecurity within your workplace and limit the impact of online security breaches in a supply chain context, you’ll also learn how to report cyber threats. Unpack cybersecurity strategies To help you mitigate cyber threats, you’ll explore the different strategies you can implement including administrative, technical, and physical. You’ll also develop a strategy roadmap to use in your context in line with your workplace policies and procedures. Learn how to prevent cyber attacks You’ll further your knowledge of cybersecurity prevention strategies by delving into future-planning your personal profiles or organisation. The skills you learn on this microcredential will help you meet the legal and ethical requirements in business, no matter what size of the enterprise. Through the implementation of these skills, staff and organisations will be more compliant with data laws, which will protect the company and consumer assets and ensure a greater level of security. How will I be assessed? The microcredential contains two assessments. One will require you to review a case study and summarise the cybersecurity threats and issues in a report. For the second assessment, you will develop a cybersecurity plan that is in line with workplace policies and procedures. These assessments provide you with an opportunity to apply the concepts and skills you have learnt throughout this microcredential. How will cybersecurity skills help my career? This microcredential will arm you with the transferable cybersecurity skills that can be applied to a broad range of industries who utilise supply chains. You’ll learn practical skills to apply to roles that support policies, procedures, and practices within an organisation utilising cyber technology. The teachings align to industry standards (e.g. SFIA’s standards of PENT and VUAS) and requirements of skills needed by employees working in a cybersecurity role. What will I receive? Upon successful completion of this microcredential and the two assessment tasks, you’ll receive a digital badge of completion. You may also be eligible for up to five Australian credits (equivalent to 50 learning hours constituting one third of a full course/unit in higher education at Federation University). The eligibility will be issued at the discretion of the relevant Institute of Federation University.

Competitivity, time saving, and the increase of profit have become the main concern to micro, small and medium companies (SMEs) in Latin America in order to stay current in their markets. Have you ever wondered how the supply chain is designed? This course will provide all the tools you need to do it successfully. Even though logistics may seem like a complex process which only applies to large companies, actually micro and small companies use these processes on their day to day operations. They simply need to be organized, acknowledged and articulated to get the most out of them. With this online course you will learn about basic concepts necessary for the articulation of logistical processes with operational efficiency, through the design and planning of sales, marketing and operations.

Have you ever wondered how products and services are created exactly the same thousands of times over? And how companies are able to smooth out operations to manufacture efficiently, effectively, and without any waste? How is such precision possible? The answer lies at the heart of operations. In the Supply Chain Operations course, we introduce and apply essential process improvement tools to achieve perfection. After completing this course, you will be able to apply the Six Sigma methodology for process improvement. You will demonstrate that you understand the basic tenets of the Lean philosophy that enables manufacturers to eliminate waste and make processes more efficient. Finally, you will be able to apply the tools that you just gained to improve a process of your own. This is an introductory course designed to provide you with a start on your learning journey in operations. You do not need to have any background in operations, but it would be beneficial if you had a basic understanding of business concepts, a working knowledge of spreadsheets, and ideally have mastered the Supply Chain Logistics course. Join me and we will learn together about operations!

This Specialization is intended for people seeking to integrate supply chain management with data analytics. Through six courses, you will discover and solve problems in various domains of a supply chain, from source, make, move to sell. Upon completion, you will learn concrete data analytics skills and tools to improve supply chain performance. Supply Chain Analytics Essentials: Supply chain pain points and how analytics may relieve them, job opportunities and intelligence. Business intelligence and Competitive Analysis: Use data analytics to assess the competitive environment and discover business problems and opportunities. Demand Analytics: Data analytics for demand forecasting and planning. Inventory Analytics: Discover and solve inventory problems - an essential part of Sales & Operations Planning. Sourcing Analytics: Use market intelligence, bargain power analysis, and supplier analysis to identify and select new suppliers. Supply Chain Analytics: Use analytics to design logistics strategies for a large-scale distribution system.

This specialized program delves into the intricacies of supply chain and operations, covering topics such as logistics management, inventory control, and process optimization. Learners can expect to acquire a robust skill set, including strategic planning, data analytics, and risk management, with a focus on real-world applications. Industry partnerships may provide insights from leading experts, ensuring a curriculum that aligns with current industry trends and challenges in supply chain and operations management.