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Global Procurement in a Post Covid World (Coursera)

Offered by Rutgers University,

After a brief introduction, this course will first cover the on-going rational and challenges of worldwide sourcing. There were a lot of lesson learned as a result of Covid and the subsequent disruption of many supply chains.

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After reviewing the even more important topics of Supplier Quality and Risk Management, the course will cover three strategies to minimize risks: China +1, Near Shoring and Reshoring. Lastly, the very important topic of Total Cost of Ownership (TCO) is covered which is needed to evaluate these strategies.
This course is part of the Advanced Global Procurement and Sourcing Specialization.

Syllabus

Introduction to Course 3 Global Procurement in a Post Covid World
The Rational & Challenges of Worldwide Sourcing
Managing Supplier Quality & Overall Risk Management
China +1, Near Shoring and Reshoring Strategies
Total Cost of Ownership (TCO)
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Quiz for Course 3 Global Procurement in a Post Covid World

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