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Procurement & Sourcing Introduction (Coursera)

Offered by Rutgers University,
Procurement & Sourcing Introduction (Coursera)

Following the introduction, the student will get the opportunity to learn about some of the current challenges facing procurement and sourcing professionals today through reading ten current articles ranging from what is procurement to how to collaborate with suppliers.

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These articles/knowledge will be a foundation for later courses on how to use tools, processes and improve skills to address many of these opportunities. There will be a brief assessment (true/false) of your knowledge gained from these articles.

Course 1 of 7 in the Global Procurement and Sourcing Specialization.

What You Will Learn
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Syllabus

WEEK 1: Welcome & Course Introduction
WEEK 2: Ten Good Articles To Read

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