EMBA 5631  -  Navigating the Dynamics of Strategic Operations and Supply Chain Management (1.5 cr.)

This course presents a comprehensive framework tailored for executives seeking to navigate the complexities of operations and supply chain management. Participants will develop the expertise required to identify operational challenges, optimize business processes, and instill a culture of sustainability and continuous improvement. Emphasizing data-driven decision-making and key performance indicator assessment, the course addresses the integration, efficiency, and effectiveness of managerial functions in support of organizational strategic goals, enhancing business decisions, and achieving competitive advantage. The course strongly links operations with marketing and business strategy and developing global business networks. Special attention is given to strategic outsourcing strategies, and executives will examine the global logistics landscape, considering its impact on supply chain strategy and international economic influences on product choices, demand and supply dynamics, and marketing and distribution. Addressing executive-level challenges in supply chain management, including factors like trade, politics, and technology, the module prepares leaders to navigate the evolving landscape of supply and demand. This course equips executives with the strategic acumen necessary for effective leadership in the dynamic and interconnected realm of modern supply chain management.

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